Books
Articles/Resources
The United Nations is a Mission Field, Christianity Today, September 2024 (see PDF here)
Why US Christians Must Wrestle with a Korea Divided in Two, Christianity Today, July 2023
Working for Peace, One Relationship at a Time, Anabaptist World, July 2023
Interview with RAPT platform engaging Christian thought leaders, June 2023
Pentecost DNA Forms Border-Crossing Christians, Missio Alliance, May 2023
A ‘China vs US’ Worldview is Dangerous, Sojourners, October 2022
Interview with theologian Stanley Hauerwas on why the United Nations matters, March 2021
‘Beyond Vietnam’: What Dr. King Taught Us, Mennonite World Review, February 2020
Contested South Korean Identities of Reunification and Christian Paradigms of Reconciliation, International Bulletin of Mission Research
“Seeking Change through Contact,” Canadian Mennonite
“Word Made Flesh”: Toward a Pedagogy of a New We, In Conflict Transformation & Religion: Essays on Faith, Power, and Relationship, Palgrave Macmillan
A Christian Vision of Reconciliation, Duke Divinity Magazine, co-authored with Emmanuel Katongole
In their book Reconciling All Things, Chris Rice and Emmanuel Katongole offer “10 Theses for Recovering Reconciliation as the Mission of God.”
“A Practical Theology of Institutions for Faith-Based Organizations,” Chris Rice Doctor of Ministry Thesis, Duke Divinity School (2014). A critical examination of faith-based organizations that illuminates problems they face and pathways to recover faithful witness.
“Reconciliation as the Mission of God: Faithful Christian Witness in a World of Destructive Conflicts,” Lausanne Movement Paper. Chris served as chair of a 2004 Issue Group on Reconciliation with 47 leaders from 27 countries. Widely-distributed and a good resource for group study in churches and Christian organizations.
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Speaking/Consulting
2024
New York City – led three-day MCC UN student seminar, “Peacebuilding: Does the UN Matter?” with 40 students and faculty from nine Canadian and US colleges and universities. Speakers from UN Security Council, US State Department, and Victor Dogos of Chad (2023 recipient of MCC Global Peacemaker Award)
Durham, North Carolina – speaker for Blacknall Presbyterian Church two-day men’s retreat, “Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit for God’s time of renewal”
Bammental, Germany – led three-day retreat with European Mennonite leaders, “Being peacemakers in a polarized world”
2024 Lausanne Congress pre-conference in South Korea – online presentation “Peace and Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula”
Yonsei University, Seoul and International Christian University, Tokyo – online lecture for innovative new course with students from both schools on “Reconciliation: Towards a New Generation of Japan- South Korea Relations.” During the semester the students spend time on both campuses
Conrad Grebel University – online lecture “Thinking and Working Politically”
Tokyo, Japan – co-led two-day consultation at International Christian University about strategies for university programs of reconciliation with school leadership, faculty members, and students
Hsinchu City, Taiwan – attended the 10th annual Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia, giving a talk on “God’s new we”
2023
Durham, North Carolina – preached services at Blacknall Presbyterian Church on “God’s way of peace” from the gospel of Luke. Evening event “From Pandemic to Renewal.”
Camden, Ohio – speaker for MCC Great Lakes retreat on theme “renewing all things”
Asheville, North Carolina – Accord Network conference workshop with Marc Asobee of DR Congo “Creating Programs that Flourish through our Ministry of Reconciliation”
Paju, South Korea – attended 9th annual Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia, giving a plenary address “A Spirituality for the Long Haul”
Areas of expertise
Dr. Chris Rice: a catalyst for faith-driven change
Dr. Rice has influenced the world through his writing and decades of experience in activism, leadership, peacemaking, and diplomacy. He brings a unique blend of theological insight, spirituality, practical wisdom, and global perspective to his speaking, writing, and consulting.
Key areas of expertise:
* Peacebuilding and Reconciliation: Dr. Rice has co-founded thriving peacebuilding initiatives in conflict-ridden regions, including East Africa, Northeast Asia, and the Korean Peninsula. He is a skilled leader, speaker, facilitator, and writer and has guided tens of thousands of readers and leaders across the world in engaging divides.
* Social Entrepreneurship: As a co-founder of the Duke Divinity School Center for Reconciliation and a catalyst for change in multiple churches and faith-based organizations, Dr. Rice has launched innovative programs and institutes focused on social healing and spiritual renewal.
* Teaching, Public Speaking, and Storytelling: Dr. Rice is a seasoned speaker and thought leader. He has addressed a wide range of audiences at universities, churches, international conferences, and retreats, inspiring listeners to take meaningful action.
* Spirituality and Spiritual Formation: Drawing on his own spiritual journey, Dr. Rice offers guidance and support for leaders and organizations seeking deeper spiritual, Christ-centered, connection and transformation.
* Faith-Based Political Engagement: From his five years engaging the United Nations in New York City, Dr. Rice provides deep insight into faith-based diplomacy, the vast UN system, and healthy Christian political engagement.
A Unique Approach
Dr. Rice combines fresh thinking, a deep Christian spirituality, real-world grassroots and global experience, and knowledge about faith-driven change to inspire and guide people in the quest for healing our lives, communities, and world. His approach is rooted in his belief that the difficult challenges of our time can become holy ground for social renewal and spiritual transformation.
Learn more about Dr. Rice’s recent speaking and writing and his books. Contact Chris here with a speaking, writing, or consulting query or invitation.
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