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Jesus Peace Collective is made up of a diverse and ecumenical group of Jesus followers that don't necessarily agree on all matters, but share a common conviction about the nonviolent and active peacemaking teachings of Jesus and the early church.


The Way of the Cross: a Primer on Christian Nonviolence
Here in this sermon, pastor Jon Sherwood discusses the nonviolent way of the cross as seen in the life and ministry of Jesus, and its...

Jon Sherwood
1 min read


Jesus Said 2,000 Words That Changed Human History
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you...

Tim Makie
3 min read


The Bruderhof and the State
A lawyer reflects on how his Christian community interacts with government. Christian Pacifism Is Not Liberal Pacifism Such a Christian...

John Huleatt
2 min read


The Killer at the Door
I want to point out up front that the stuff Doug and I keep discussing—violence in self defense—lives at the fringes of the main topic....

Dr. Preston Sprinkle
6 min read


Love Your Enemies, Unless…?
A home school mom's journey into peacemaking and Christian non-violence. “Of course I would grab a knife from the kitchen and stab the...

Daniella Hatfield
5 min read


Why I am (Mostly) Pacifist
I finally feel free to admit it. I am (mostly) pacifist – I say mostly because my beliefs and thoughts have’t been field tested yet. ...

Calvin Sodestrom
4 min read


Jesus – the Passive Peacemaker?
I am news reporter and communications specialist by profession, I am not a theologian or a scholar. But when I think about the peace...

Michelle Wright
3 min read


A Place to Begin: Jesus
Perhaps you are asking, “Where is the best place for me to begin to understand what Christian nonviolence is all about?” Start with...

Tom A. Jones
5 min read


Who Loves Enemies?
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for...

Dr. Douglas Jacoby
5 min read


Why I Don’t Own A Gun, And Would Never Kill Someone
In America I’ve not found too many Christians who believe in the non-violent ways of Jesus. If anything our ethic on the issue has been...

Jimmy Humphrey
9 min read


A Kingdom of Peace
Jon Sherwood preaches through Mat 5:21-48, the "6 antitheses" of Jesus' sermon on the mount. In particular he discusses the upside down...

Jon Sherwood
1 min read


Jesus Christ: Prince of Peace or God of War?
Lecture by Dr. Douglas Jacoby, Harvard University 2013 Observations O.T. Church-state. Although priesthood and monarchy were separate,...

Dr. Douglas Jacoby
1 min read


Blessed are the Peacemakers - Mat 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9). "If most of us are honest with ourselves, we...

Dr. Douglas Jacoby
2 min read


Jesus & Nonviolence: an Interview with Dean Taylor
Dean Taylor is president of Sattler College in Boston and author of A Change of Allegiance, a book that chronicles his journey of faith to w

Jon Sherwood
1 min read


The Early Church on War & Nonviolence - Part 1
Excerpt taken from The Kingdom of God, Volume 3: Learning War No More by Tom A. Jones, used with permission As we pursue Kingdom living...

Tom A. Jones
6 min read


The Early Church on War & Nonviolence - Part 2
Excerpt taken from The Kingdom of God, Volume 3: Learning War No More by Tom A. Jones, used with permission Tertullian (160 –220) was...

Tom A. Jones
6 min read


The Early Church on War & Nonviolence - Part 3
Excerpt taken from The Kingdom of God, Volume 3: Learning War No More by Tom A. Jones, used with permission From my study it seems that...

Tom A. Jones
4 min read


Book Recommendations
This is an ongoing list of recommended books on the topics of Christian nonviolence, nationalism, and the kingdom of God. Where to Start:...

Jon Sherwood
2 min read


An Introduction to Christian Nonviolence
A lot has changed in 2000 years. What started out as a strong emphasis on nonviolence and peacemaking for the earliest followers of Jesus

Jon Sherwood
3 min read
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