Restorative Conversations

This one-day workshop introduces church leaders to the key concepts of circle processes and ways in which circles can be used within their congregations. Restorative conversations are useful when working through difficult or polarizing topics, processing shared painful experiences, building community, and dealing with certain levels of conflict in the church setting. The workshop covers the historical roots, biblical foundations, and core values and beliefs of restorative conversations. In addition, the key elements of circle processes will be demonstrated for participants by engaging in circle processes during the workshop. The workshop will benefit all levels of leadership including pastors, lay leaders, youth leaders, and Sunday school teachers. Enrollment will be limited to 20 participants to facilitate discussion.

Restorative Conversations uses the practice of circle sharing as a way to address conflict in the church. Whether that be conflict in the distant past, or the present, this workshop teaches leaders how to facilitate discussions in a productive way. This workshop will help you:

• Learn how to engage in meaningful dialogue
• Create a space for all voices to be heard
• Develop active listening skills
• Become ambassadors for reconciliation

Facilitator

This workshop will be presented by Executive Director, Jay Wittmeyer.

More Information

To see more information for this workshop, please view the flyer here.

Hosting

To find out more about hosting a workshop to be presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, contact us!

If you would like to have this service within your judicatory leaders, you can either contact us via the link above, email us at admin@LMPeaceCenter.org, or call us at 630-627-0507.