Presenter

Elaine Enns

Elaine has been working in the field of restorative justice and conflict transformation since 1989 as mediator, consultant, educator and trainer. She provides mediation and consultation services for individuals, churches, schools, community organizations, criminal justice agencies and businesses, and travels throughout North America teaching and training.

Born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she currently lives in Oak View, CA, where she serves as the Program Director for the Restorative Justice Program with Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries. Elaine holds an M.A. in Theology and Peacemaking from the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary in Fresno. From 1995 to 1999, Elaine served as faculty at the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA. In 1998, Elaine was named the Esau Distinguished Visiting Professor at Menno Simons College, University of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Her most recent publication is “Ambassadors of Reconciliation: A New Testament Theology and Diverse Christian Practices of Restorative Justice and Peacemaking” with Ched Myers. (Orbis, 2009)

Click here to learn more.