New Peace and Nonviolence Center Teaches Conflict Transformation
The first major program of Central Seminary's new Buttry Center for Peace and Nonviolence brought together about 40 people from seven nations for an intensive training
Q&A Interview: Sharon and Dan Buttry, International Ministries Global Consultants
Dan and Sharon Buttry, global consultants for American Baptist Churches USA's International Ministries, recently led a ten-day training for conflict transformation trainers as the first major initiative of the new Buttry Center for Peace & Nonviolence at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, Kan. Word&Way
Passionately Pursuing Peace
The first half of August is a difficult time for many Japanese people, especially for those middle-aged or above. The great suffering caused by Japan’s warring
Relationships: Jesus’ methodology for peace
The beginning of 2016 is a good time to think about fresh starts, putting aside mistakes and disappointments of the immediate past and focusing on doing better
Pursue the peace in Ferguson
Ferguson has much from which to recover. Different from Joplin, Ferguson has the potential to rise from strife in relationships, work through its problems and model a healthy community.
Preaching on violence without disturbing the peace
How can pastors preach on subjects like gun violence without disturbing the peace in their own congregations?
American Baptist conversation seeks interfaith peace
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. -- Understanding, intentionality and service were three themes that surfaced repeatedly in a dialogue among Baptists and Muslims April 20 as adherents of the two faiths shared a meal and their hearts.
Baptist peace group opposes war with Iran
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ABP) – Directors of the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America adopted a statement March 28 urging “diplomacy over bombs” in the United States’ relations with Iran.
A Time to Wait: Experiencing peace
The Advent season is the time of year to look forward to celebrating Jesus’ birth. It is also a time we think about peace and reflect back over the past.
Chaplain in Afghanistan reflects Christ’s peace
Air Force chaplain Kevin Humphrey's last quarterly report to the North American Mission Board's chaplaincy group reads like the script of a Hollywood blockbuster.