Gospel Nonviolence 101 

Online Workshop with Rev. Jerry Maynard
Thursday, May 18
10-11:30 am Pacific / 11am-12:30 pm Mountain/12-1:30 pm Central / 1-2:30 pm Eastern
Fee: $20, scholarships available

This course provides participants with a virtual space to learn at an entry level the study of gospel nonviolence. You will be trained in the theology of nonviolence, the practice of using nonviolence as an approach to interpreting the gospel narratives, and the interplay of gospel nonviolence when applied to contemporary social issues—i.e. anti-racism, misogyny, queer/gender rights, and more. The course will use three educational approaches: 

Descriptive: The instructor leads studies in the art and theory of gospel nonviolence 

Dialectical: The instructor provides space for participants to explore collective consciousness around the material offered and mutually empower each other under the guidance of the instructor.

Applied Praxis: The instructor will provide scenarios where the participants will be invited to integrate the theory that is learned into practice with fellow participants. 

The hope of this course is to equip participants with necessary skills to practice gospel nonviolence in their daily lives, workplace, and the global social system, with special emphasis on using gospel nonviolence for global transformation within the spirit of leaders such as Dorothy Day, Howard Thurman, Audre Lorde, and many others. 

Cost: $20. If you are in need of a scholarship, just let us know. No one will be turned away. Email us at info@paceebene.org

As a Two-Spirit Person (Xochihua) Father Jerry strives to offer healing medicine at the intersections of church & society through protest, praise, and community organizing in Houston, TX. For several years, Father Jerry has provided training in-person & online with different nonviolence/peace organizations—including Pace e Bene/Campaign Nonviolence—offering an integrated approach to faith-based social action. 

Father Jerry holds a Doctorate of New Theology from The New Theology School where they serve as The Berrigan Brothers Professor of Social Justice specializing in contextual & constructive theologies with areas of focus including gospel nonviolence, queer religious experiences, anti-oppression & peace studies. Father Jerry also holds a Master’s Degree in Contextual Ministry from Northwind Theological Seminary with a concentration in Postmodern Ministry & Leadership with master-level certifications as a Coach & Trainer. 

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