The Conflict Resolution Information Source, CRV Info Version IV

http://v4.crinfo.org/index.jsp CRInfo is a free, online clearinghouse, indexing more than 25,000 peace- and conflict resolution-related Web pages, books, articles, audiovisual materials, organizational profiles, events, and current news articles. In addition to its search engine, CRInfo (along with its partner project, Beyond Intractability) provides easy browsing of information on 600 peace- and conflict resolution-related topics. Also available are recommended readings from their panel of editors on 425 topics, along with 225 "executive summary"-type overview essays on key topics. The Education section includes a "build your own" virtual textbook system, an Internet-based conflict research training program, and extensive links to resources on elementary, secondary, and higher education, as well as professional training. An extensive Networking section helps users connect with the network of people working in conflict resolution-related fields. Finally, a set of Conflict Resolution FAQs is included.

Online Journal of Peace and Conflict

http://www.trinstitute.org/ojpcr/3_1cre.htm The Online Journal of Peace and Conflict Resolution is intended as a resource for students, teachers and practitioners in fields relating to the reduction and elimination of conflict. It desires to be a free, yet valuable, source of information to aid anyone trying to work toward a less violent and more cooperative world.

Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service

http://www.paceebene.org/resources/resoindx.htm

Curricula, workshops, music, bibliographies on non-violence from multiple faith perspectives.

"Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service was established in 1989 as an agency of the non-profit St. Barbara Province of the Franciscan Friars of California. It is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, with offices in Oakland, California, Olympia, Washington and Perth, Australia. Pace e Bene (pronounced pah-chay-bay-nay) means "peace and all good" in Italian and was an expression used by St. Francis of Assisi as a greeting and as a means of proclaiming the way of nonviolence in the midst of a violent world. Pace e Bene's mission is to address our society's epidemic of violence through the spirituality and practice of active nonviolence. We research the cultural roots of violence and through educational programs and advocacy projects counter the systemic roots of violence and the attitudes and behaviors that nurture such violence. These programs and projects move beyond the recognizing and lamenting of cultural violence toward understanding and implementing faith-based nonviolent alternatives. Pace e Bene has conducted hundreds of trainings throughout the United States and around the world. Its domestic programs include direct training in active nonviolence as well as training of facilitators, trainers and program promoters who work in European-American, Latino, African-American, Asian-American and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and with youth groups. Pace e Bene also collects and edits stories and accounts of active nonviolence and disseminates them through conferences, workshops, media interviews, publications, the Pace e Bene website and various other means."

Solutions to Violence - Online Class on Peacemaking    http://www.salsa.net/peace/conv/index.html

Solutions to Violence is an eight session online class developed by Colman McCarthy, founder of the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington, D.C. It uses classics in peace and justice literature to teach peacemaking.

Agreeing and Disagreeing in Love.

http://peace.mennolink.org/agree.html

From the Peace and Justice Support Network of the Mennonite Church USA. Scriptural bases for interpersonal and community conduct in the midst of conflict and differences.

World Peacemaker

Glick, Sally Weaver. In Tune With God: The Art of Congregational Discernment. Scottdale, PN: Faith and Life Resources, 2004.  ISBN 0-8361-9284-2

This text focuses on the Biblical and theological foundations for decision-making in the church while engaging Scripture study and a formalized process for discernment to help churches deal with areas of disagreement.

Halstead, Kenneth. From Stuck to Unstuck: Overcoming Congregational Impasse. Alban Institute, 1998.

This text explores systems theory as it applies to congregations at an impasse and engages spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible study and discernment to help faith communities "get unstuck".

Law,Eric. The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb: A Spirituality of Leadership in a Multicultural Community. St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 1993.

With the ideal of the Acts 2 church (diverse, yet unified and joyful), this book explores the complications of communication across cultural differences of class and race and how church leadership styles are perceived differently depending on race and class.

Olsen, Charles M. Transforming Church Boards into Communities of Spiritual Leaders. Alban Institute, 1995, 2000.

Phelps, Joseph. More Light, Less Heat: How Dialogue Can Transform Christian Conflicts into Growth. San Francisco, CA: Josey-Bass Publishers, 1998.

Explains conflict resolution theory and defines the process of dialogue as a biblically-based spiritual discipline for resolving conflict with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Richardson, Ronald W. Creating a Healthier Church: Family Systems Theory, Leadership, and Congregational Life. Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling Series. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1996.

Explains emotional systems theory as it applies to congregational behavior and conflict. Provides Assessment tool and leadership materials.