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The Reverend Dr. Arthur A. Rouner, Jr. is a graduate of Harvard College, Union Theological Seminary, and Luther Theological Seminary. A Congregational minister for over 50 years, Dr. Rouner first led the 1st Congregational Church of Williamsburg, Massachusetts; then Eliot Church of Newton, Massachusetts; and finally, The Colonial Church of Edina, Minnesota. In 1994, following the genocide in Rwanda, Dr. Rouner founded The Pilgrim Center for Reconciliation, a nonprofit organization that helps church leaders recover from the traumas of genocide and war. Dr. Rouner travels several times a year to…mehr

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The Reverend Dr. Arthur A. Rouner, Jr. is a graduate of Harvard College, Union Theological Seminary, and Luther Theological Seminary. A Congregational minister for over 50 years, Dr. Rouner first led the 1st Congregational Church of Williamsburg, Massachusetts; then Eliot Church of Newton, Massachusetts; and finally, The Colonial Church of Edina, Minnesota. In 1994, following the genocide in Rwanda, Dr. Rouner founded The Pilgrim Center for Reconciliation, a nonprofit organization that helps church leaders recover from the traumas of genocide and war. Dr. Rouner travels several times a year to Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, South Sudan, and Kenya to lead trauma healing retreats, train retreat leaders, and work with national team leaders. In America, Dr. Rouner preaches, teaches, and conducts retreats on forgiveness and reconciliation. He leads teams on "Journeys Out" to Midwestern American Indian reservations, teaches seasonal Bible studies, hosts a weekly cable TV program, and prepares a daily message for all who call the Pilgrim Center Faith Line. Dr. Rouner has written over 20 books, and he and has received numerous recognition awards, including: "Clergyman of the Year," Religious Heritage of America; Twin Cities International Citizen Award, International Leadership Institute; Outstanding Meritorious Service Award, National Association of Congregational Christian Churches; World Vision recognition for work in Africa and partnership with World Vision; "Best Minister in the Twin Cities," Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine; one of the "Ten Most Influential Ministers in the Twin Cities," Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine; one of the "100 Most Influential People in Minnesota," Law and Politics Magazine; Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa), Piedmont College; Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa), Elmhurst College
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Arthur A. Rouner Jr. is a graduate of Harvard College, New College (Edinburgh, Scotland), and Luther Theological Seminary where he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree. He is the author of twenty-five books, including How to Love, Healing Your Hurts, Being Present, and Forgiveness: The Road to Reconciliation. Following forty-plus years in parish ministry, Dr. Rouner went on to found The Pilgrim Center for Reconciliation. He served as president of the organization for over twenty years. Working side by side with his wife, Molly, he facilitated retreats where thousands in East African countries and in the United States were healed through the process of forgiveness and reconciliation. He now serves as President Emeritus of the organization.