Peter Wigginton Email & Phone Number

Quito, Ec

Creator and founder of Spanish Language podcast, Merienda Menonita, in collaboration with Mennonite Mission Network and Anabaptist World. Focused on interviewing church lay leaders and pastors, theologians and activists from around Latin America and the world to support Faith Communities in South America. https://anabaptistworld.org/podcast-latest/merienda-menonita-podcast/

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Coordinated programs and initiatives of three separate entities, (Central Plains Mennonite Conference, Mennonite Mission Network, Colombian Mennonite Church) supporting Ecuadorian churches and organizations. Developed and supported conflict resolution training programs, and other theological and leadership development programs. Supported local organizations in institutional development. Supported local initiatives in refugee aid and resettlement, conservation, sustainable agriculture and others.Supervise team of up to six staff and volunteersRegularly brief partner leadership with written and oral reports; coordinate and organize anual trips for partner representatives to Ecuador Develop indicators, set targets, and monitor progress for different programs in country, lead team reviewing different Theological Education and Peace education projects based on outputs and outcomesStrategize, provide leadership, and foster relationships with local organizations in various sectors and projects to reach specific development objectives including, leadership training and capacity development, theological education, peace education, humanitarian relief for refugees, and organizational developmentDevelop and nurture local relationships and leaders by supporting Indigenous Churches and partner organizations in development goals and organizational initiatives, including FEINE (Federation of Indigenous Evangelical Churches) and provincial FEINE chapters, collaborating with leadership from the national and local governmental sectorsOrganize and implement over 20 workshops for several hundred FEINE provincial and national leaders in different provinces focusing on peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity, church planting, politics and governance reviewing best practices and lessons learned from collected data Work with a Andean regional team and a South America wide team to organize multinational conferences and events in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Bolivia

I worked on a grant application and successfully obtained funding for researching how youth orchestras and choirs in Bolivia support social and human development in under-served communities

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Gulu, Uganda

• Developed communication, marketing and advocacy material in print and digital forms• Helped manage organization’s website and Facebook page• Produced several short films, maintained website, edited newsletter and other publications, researched for the “Comprehensive History of ARLPI” project• Trained national staff on advocacy for their programs and organizational communication• Developed communication and documentation plan

Master Of Divinity, Faith Formation

Master Of Arts In Global Development And Peace

Master Of Public Affairs, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Worked on Capstone Project with Indiana Hemp Trade Association. Obtained a Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation.

Graduate Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music

President of the Earlham Christian Fellowship and member of the Earlham Progressive Union. Was founding member of the caving course. Was.