At Relational Peace

We are working to create a world where healthy, positive relationships enrich every community, group, and individual.

Our Values

Relationally Focused

Healthy, positive relationships to enrich every community, group, and individual.

Biblically-Based

Accessible, effective training in relational skills, based on biblical faith.

Dedicated to Peace

Greater understanding and empathy between people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a world where healthy, positive relationships enrich every community, group, and individual. We believe that by providing accessible, effective training in relational skills, based on biblical faith, we can foster greater understanding and empathy among people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Ultimately, we envision a future where peace, love, and respect are the cornerstones of our society, and where individuals feel empowered to build fulfilling relationships that bring joy and meaning to their lives.

Meet Dr. Gary Sweeten

Shortly after completing his doctorate in 1975, Dr. Gary Sweeten was compelled to live out the biblical exhortation to equip people for ministry. To that end, he launched the “Teleios” ministry within Cincinnati's College Hill Presbyterian Church. It was there that he trained and equipped everyday lay people to provide care and compassion to the body of believers. The emotional and spiritual health of the community rose.

He was convinced the same skills could be used in other settings and he held national and international conferences multiple times per year, and thousands attended. Soon, he was invited to travel to other countries to teach these same skills. People were being equipped and the reports of emotionally healthier individuals, families and communities poured in.

Now with the advent of on-line learning and the reach and access the Internet provides, Gary and team have launched RelationalPeace.org to make his equipping materials accessible world-wide. The on-line courses are video-based with accompanying workbooks, and can be consumed individually, in families or in a group format.