Matt Guynn
Building Capacity for Nonviolent Social Change
- Role
- Director at On Earth Peace
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Guynn
Over the next twenty to fifty years, contribute to the emergence of a nonviolent army of…
Experience
Director
Oct 2017 — Present · Portland, OR, US
On Earth Peace’s Nonviolent Social Change ministry supports community and congregational leaders to take a powerful and principled stands on issues of violence and injustice. The Nonviolent Social Change ministry area provides training and accompaniment for those who seek to address issues of violence and oppression using the power and promise of nonviolent love. We work with congregations and community groups who want to proactively and powerfully respond to violence and injustice in their communities or in the world. We teach skills, provide inspiration, and build connections for people who are ready to take action on structural violence with the power of active nonviolence. The Nonviolent Social Change ministry of On Earth Peace is rooted in the philosophy and leadership of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Much more than simply \"not doing violence,\" nonviolence is an active, positive, reconciling force that seeks to build a hopeful future. Kingian nonviolence is a philosophy and a way of life, as well as a set of practical approaches to solve interpersonal and community problems. To address deep-rooted violence, poverty, and oppression, it\'s necessary to build or reimagine community coalitions and to invest in leadership for the long haul.
Education
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
exchange student, Spanish as a Second Language; Bible in Latin America; Andean Anthropology; Latin Dance
1994 — 1995
University of Notre Dame
MA, International Peace Studies
1995 — 1996
Bethany Theological Seminary
Masters of Arts, Theology, Theopoetics
1998 — 2003
Manchester University
BA, Peace Studies, Spanish
1991 — 1995
Skills
- Preaching
- Research
- Coaching
- Nonprofits
- Leadership Development
- Community Organizing
- Program Development
- Team Building
- Conflict Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Social Justice
- Staff Development
- Personal Development
- Teaching
- Non-Profit Administration
- Facilitation
- Non-Profits
- Program Evaluation
- Religion
- Event Planning
- Workshop Facilitation
- Instructional Design
- Large Group Facilitation
- Discipleship
- Peacebuilding
- Coalitions
- Strategy
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Retreats
- Grassroots Organizing
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Theology
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.