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Calling and Commissioning The Next Generation of Peacemakers
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VISION

A future where a new generation of believers—Protestants, Catholics, Muslims, and Jews—lead with faith, humility, and shared purpose to heal religious divides and build a more compassionate world.

MISSION

Bring together emerging faith-driven leaders from the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions to cultivate mutual understanding, deepen spiritual connection, and collaborate on real-world solutions that promote peace, justice, and human dignity.

CORE EQUATION

Common Ground (Shared Beliefs, Values, Virtues, etc.) + Common Causes = NextGen Peacemakers
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A Shared Calling to Peacemaking

Peacemaking holds an honored place in the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions alike. Jesus taught, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). The Quran calls believers to make peace and reconciliation between people (Quran 49:9-10), and the Hebrew Scriptures urge the faithful to "seek peace and pursue it" (Psalm 34:14). NextGen Peacemakers invites young leaders of each tradition to recover this shared calling, each within its own convictions, and to put it into practice together on common causes.
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PHASE 1: Launch Strategy (First 6 Months)


  • 1. Founding Document & Identity
  • Mission Charter: Define mission, vision, values, and doctrinal boundaries clearly but respectfully for each faith tradition.

  • 2. Advisory & Founding Coalition
  • Recruit 9–15 Founding Leaders (3–5 per faith):
  • Students enrolled in conservative seminaries
  • Trusted conservative advisors with strong community ties.
  • Represent different regions (e.g., USA, MENA, Europe).
  • Form a “Faith Council” to review theological sensitivities and mutual commitments.

  • 3. Pilot Cohort & Training Program
  • Recruit 30–60 youth peacemakers (ages 18–30):
  • Equal split: Evangelicals, Sunni Muslims, Orthodox/Conservative Jews.
  • Host a 3-day virtual summit or in-person retreat (Istanbul, Jerusalem, or Sarajevo are ideal interfaith launch locations).

  • 4. Curriculum:
  • Modules: A. A brief introductory to each of the three faiths. B. Common Ground, shared beliefs, values, virtues, and common causes. C. Theology of Peace D. Shared Ethics, E. Public Witness F. Media Strategy G. Conflict Navigation
  • Led by Multifaith scholars & youth mentors

  • 5. Strategic Partnerships
  • Evangelical Institutions: Focus on Southern Baptist seminaries, Liberty University, YWAM
  • Muslim Partners: Zaytuna College, Yaqeen Institute, and MENA-based youth groups
  • Jewish Partners: ??
  • Media Allies:
  • A- Social Media influencers
  • B- Evangelical: Christianity Today, Relevant Magazine
  • C- Muslim: MuslimMatters, Al Jazeera AJ+

  • 6. Signature Initiatives
  • "Sacred Conversations" Series: 3-part online dialogues tackling topics like:
  • What does it mean to follow God in today’s world?
  • Reconciling loyalty to faith with love for the ‘other’
  • Modern Idolatry: Politics, Power, and the Misuse of Religion
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Handshake4Peace is inspired by faith in God and by the conviction that religion can be a source of love, peace, and harmony on earth. We favor no single religion and welcome peacebuilding ideas from people of every faith. Each community takes part under its own convictions, without compromising its beliefs.