Teaching Peacemaking in West Africa
Sometimes opportunities come and you just can't say no. On our last trip to West Africa, John and I met with a few Christian lawyers. They were very interested in the teaching I do on conflict resolution. The Christian lawyers in this town have a heart to start a mediation center. They asked if I would come and teach. This area has a history of heavy religious persecution, so the need was real and urgent. When John & I returned the following year to teach, I had hoped for maybe 20 students. However, the interest grew. We were informed we should expect over 100 lawyers, judges, and other leaders in the community. We packed 6 suitcases to take with us, 4 filled with books and other teaching materials. Thankfully they all arrived, despite cancelled flights, long delays, rerouting flights, and one suitcase temporarily missing. Words cannot begin to describe this teaching opportunity. What do you say when a woman tells you story of bringing someone into her home to help f...