Resources

In many ways, our most important work has been to help clarify and define the theology, theory and practice of JustPeace, of a ministry of reconciliation, and help restore the centrality of this calling to the ministry of the church.

• Engage Conflict Well: Our major themes are spelled out on a laminated card, which is carried in the pockets of many United Methodists.  These themes have been expanded in a guide, Engage Conflict Well, which has been shared with thousands of United Methodists, and is now being developed into a book.
• Conflict and Communion: JustPeace edited the book Conflict and Communion, Reconciliation and Restorative Justice at Christ’s Table (Nashville:  The Upper Room, 2006).
• Just Resolution and Restorative Justice Principles in the Complaint Procedure of the United Methodist Church: This manual offers guidance regarding Disciplinary complaints.
• Holy Conferencing: A 2005 survey of U.S. conferences by JustPeace revealed that several conferences were seeking to order their life and decision-making processes in ways marked by holy conferencing.  JustPeace continues to be available as a resource to conferences, the Council of Bishops, and the Church as we confer about our faith and life together.  JustPeace is working to complete a Conferencing Tool Kit to assist United Methodists in their preparing for and engaging in holy conferencing.