"This text, suitable for individual study or group discussion, was commended to the churches by the WCC central committee in August 1992 after a three-year process of drafting by an international group of economists, theologians, ethicists and church leaders. The text identifies 'signposts' for judging how the economy works and exposing the hidden values behind economic decisions. and offers suggestions about how these insights can lead to Christian action for a greater economic justice. Study questions included". -- back cover.
Contents: Preface / Emilio Castro, General Secretary, World Council of Churches -- Introduction -- Economics and Christian Faith: Why Should They Be Taken Together, and How ? -- The World Economy Today: Issues of Concern -- Criteria Towards Economic Policy-Making -- What can we do ?: Possibilities for Action by Christians -- For Further Reading.
"Come Holy Spirit -- Renew the Whole Creation". That prayer is the theme chosen for the Seventh Assembly of the World Council of Churches, which will meet in Canberra, Australia 7 to 20 February 1991. Presented in this book are six Bible Studies around the Assembly theme. Beginning with our confession of faith in the Holy Spirit, we go on to study the theme as a whole, and the four sub-themes which provide the link between our confession and the demands it makes on us as we try to live our faith from day to day. Included in each study is a wealth of comments and testimonies from friends in many parts of the world". -- back cover.
Contents: An Invitation to Bible Study / Emilio Castro -- Introduction -- The Bible Studies -- Bible Study 1: "We believe in the Holy Spirit" -- Bible Study 2: Come, Holy Spirit: Renew the Whole Creation -- Bible Study 3: Giver of Life: Sustain Your Creation ! -- Bible Study 4: Spirit of Truth: Set Us Free ! -- Bible Study 5: Spirit of Unity: Reconcile your People ! -- Bible Study 6: Holy Spirit: Transform and Sanctify Us ! -- Sources and Acknowledgements.
Contents: Preface / Hans-Georg Link -- Introduction / Emilio Castro -- ARGENTINA -- Let me sing a Song of what I believe: Credo Baguala / Nector Miguez -- Social Services and Action Foundations in Bible Theology -- Basis in Bible Theology: Ecumenical Movement for Human Rights -- Seek the Good of the City: Intercessory Prayer -- BOLIVIA -- Evangelism in Latin America Today: Declaration of the Evangelical Methodist Church -- BRAZIL -- Baptismal Confessions: From the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lins -- Sung Confessions: From Central Brazil -- The God I Believe In: A Poem / Frei Betto -- I believe in the New Humanity: Confession of an all-embracing Hope -- We affirm our Common Road: Message of Welcome for Basic Ecclesial Communities -- His Name is Jesus Christ: Letter and Meditation from an Encounter among Basic Ecclesial Communities -- The Relationship of State and Church: Curutiba Declaration of the Evangelical Church of Lutheran Confession -- Our Social Responsibility: A statement by the Evangelical Church of Lutheran Confession -- God's Earth: Land for Everyone: Document and Message from the Evangelical Church of Lutheran Confession -- Plan for the Life and the Mission of the Methodist Church in Brazil -- CHILE -- I believe that behind the Mist the Sun waits: Confession of Faith from a Service for Human Rights -- I believe in One God the Fount and Future of Life: Creed of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Chile -- An Open Pastoral Letter: On the death of Sebastian Acevedo -- Let the Floodgates of Democratic Participation be opened: Open Letter to the General Public by the Fellowship of Christian Churches -- COLOMBIA -- We believe in God the Liberator: A Confession of Faith from Colombia -- ECUADOR -- Basic Convictions: From the Rules for the Christian Centre for Educational Resources -- PARAGUAY -- Easter is an International Affair: Letter from a Basic Ecclesial Community -- PERU -- Christ has died and is risen: Prayer for a Mass on Easter Day -- Confessions of Faith from 'Vamos Caminando': A Peasant Catechism from Peru -- Together with Our People: Statement of six Catholic Bishops of Peru's Southern Andean Region -- URUGUAY -- Fasting and Prayer for a Day of National Reflection: Declaration of the Service for Peace and Justice -- I believe in God: Creed from a Jazz Mass / Homero Perera -- Appendix: Acknowledgements of Photographs.
This consultation "marked a turning point in the understanding of inter-church aid. It was not preoccupied with projects and funding; the emphasis, rather, was on the comprehensiveness of diakonia and on the importance of the local church as agent of change. No wonder the meeting has been described as `a unique participatory process which sought to shape a new pattern of relationships between churches'. The official report presented here gives an account of what took place at the consultation. It includes the major presentations given at the meeting and the recommendations made; together they explore what it means to be neighbours to one another". -- back cover.
Contents: Introduction / Klaus Poser -- Summary of Proceedings / Steps toward Larnaca -- Diakonia as our Response to the Crucified Lord / Emilio Castro -- Bible Studies / Albert van den Heuvel -- Towards the Dawn of the Third Millennium / Adebayo Adedeji -- Reactions / Hikka Pietila and Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Osthathios -- The Samaritan's Diakonia : an Option for Life / Victorio Araya Guillen -- Reactions / Nirmalka Fernando and Alexandros Papaderos -- Panel Presentation / Karl H. Neukamm, June Rodriguez, Haifa Baramki, Mary Mxadana, Urwin Orlando Holband, Josef Hromadka, Lois M. Dauway, Leslie Boseto -- Presentation of Issues / Klaus Poser -- Summary of the Issues for Working Groups -- Issue Reports -- Reports from Regional Working Groups -- The Larnaca Declaration.
Participants included Mr. George Cram, Anglican Church of Canada.
This consultation "marked a turning point in the understanding of inter-church aid. It was not preoccupied with projects and funding; the emphasis, rather, was on the comprehensiveness of diakonia and on the importance of the local church as agent of change. No wonder the meeting has been described as `a unique participatory process which sought to shape a new pattern of relationships between churches'. The official report presented here gives an account of what took place at the consultation. It includes the major presentations given at the meeting and the recommendations made; together they explore what it means to be neighbours to one another". -- back cover.
Contents: Introduction / Klaus Poser -- Summary of Proceedings / Steps toward Larnaca -- Diakonia as our Response to the Crucified Lord / Emilio Castro -- Bible Studies / Albert van den Heuvel -- Towards the Dawn of the Third Millennium / Adebayo Adedeji -- Reactions / Hikka Pietila and Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Osthathios -- The Samaritan's Diakonia : an Option for Life / Victorio Araya Guillen -- Reactions / Nirmalka Fernando and Alexandros Papaderos -- Panel Presentation / Karl H. Neukamm, June Rodriguez, Haifa Baramki, Mary Mxadana, Urwin Orlando Holband, Josef Hromadka, Lois M. Dauway, Leslie Boseto -- Presentation of Issues / Klaus Poser -- Summary of the Issues for Working Groups -- Issue Reports -- Reports from Regional Working Groups -- The Larnaca Declaration.
Participants included Mr. George Cram, Anglican Church of Canada.
"The papers by Peter Lodberg, William Henn, Duncan Forrester, Emmanuel Clapsis, Emilio Castro and Larry Rasmussen were first published in "The Ecumenical Review", vol. 47, no. 2, 1995".
Contents: The History of ecumenical work on ecclesiology and ethics / Peter Lodberg -- Reactions and responses to "Costly Unity" and to the discussion in Santiago : A Roman Catholic perspective / William Henn -- Ecclesiology and ethics : a Reformed perspective / Duncan B. Forrester -- Ecclesiology and ethics : reflections by an Orthodox theologian / Emmanuel Clapsis -- Ethical reflections among the churches : a Free Church perspective / Emilio Castro -- Moral Community and moral foundation / Larry Rasmussen -- Costly Commitment : Report of the Consultation.
The report and papers in this book are part of a series of ecumenical discussions on the relationship between eccelesiology and ethics. "The first gathering in this process was held in Ronde, Denmark, in February 1993. It produced the widely-discussed text `Costly unity'." "The second gathering in the study process -- the meeting which supplied the material for this book -- took place at the Tantur Ecumenical Institute, near Jerusalem, Israel in November 1994." There will eventually be a third consultation on "moral formation".
At head of title: University of Lausanne, Faculty of Theology".
"Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Theology of the University of Lausanne to obtain the degree of Doctor of Theology".
Includes bibliography: p. [331]-348.
"The central thesis of this book is given in its title: mission, understood in the perspective of the kingdom of God, allows -- even demands -- total freedom to serve that kingdom, to participate in its announcement and in its manifestation. A recognition of this Christian freedom could generate untapped resources of imagination and energies in the churches; it could save us from frustrating discussions around secondary issues and provide unity for the most diverse forms of the church missionary vocations in the service of Jesus, the Servant King. This book is in two distinct parts. The first part, a biblical, theological discussion of the kingdom of God and its missionary implications, begins with a reference to several situations where churches are confronting difficult choices as they make missionary decisions. This is followed by an analysis of the world ecumenical discussion on missionary priorities during the last twelve years, highlighting the values that are at stake, both in local situations and in ecumenical dialogue. The biblical symbol of the kingdom of God, seen as the focal point of Jesus' ministry, is presented as the basic theological category in consideration of the mission of the church. .... The second part introduces a series of articles, written approximately during the same period as is covered in the survey of international discussion, where the basic hypothesis of this book has been explored and discussed". -- Intro.
Contents: Foreword / Emilio Castro -- Introduction -- Part 1: A Biblical, Theological Discussion of the Kingdom of God and its Missionary Implications -- A Look at the Situation -- The Problem in Perspective: the Theological Debate 1972-1984 -- The Mission of the Kingdom of God: Biblical Perspectives -- The Mission of the Kingdom of God: the Kingdom Theme as a Theological Concern -- Freedom in the Mission of the Kingdom -- Notes -- Part 2: Selection of Published and Unpublished Articles -- Mission in the Perspective of the Kingdom -- Latin American Kairos -- The Church and its Agenda in the Mission of the Kingdom -- Mission Yesterday: Today: Tomorrow -- Bibliography.
Cover title: From Cottesloe to Cape Town: Challenges for the Church in a Post-Apartheid South Africa.
"The most permanent impression of our trip to South Africa is the gratitude that was expresses, through us, to the whole ecumenical family, for years of solidarity in the sufferings, hopes and the struggle for a new future. .... Surely apartheid will crumble down soon and the moment of celebration will come for the people and the churches of South Africa." -- Preface, p. 5.
Contents: Preface dated Geneva, December 1991 / Emilio Castro, WCC General Secretary -- Introduction dated Geneva, December 1991 / James Mutambirwa, Programme Secretary, PCR -- SACC Press Statement announcing the visit of the WCC General Secretary -- Address at University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg -- Sermon at the University of Fort Hare / Emilio Castro -- Address in Port Elizabeth / Emilio Castro -- Address in Durban / Emilio Castro -- Radio Phone-In Programme, Johannesburg -- Address at the Launching of a Book on Steve Biko / Emilio Castro -- Address at the Opening of the Cape Town Consultation / Emilio Castro -- Address at Cape Town Consultation / Janice Love -- Meditation at the Cape Town Consultation / Beyers Naude -- Statement issued by the Cape Town Consultation -- Cape Town Consultation Proposals for Action -- List of Participants in Cape Town Consultation -- Final Statement by the WCC team on leaving South Africa -- The WCC Team -- "Listening and Expressing Solidarity" / John Evenson -- South Africa : strong women, brave men / Aruna Gnanadason.
Errata slip laid in notes: "Dr. Ishmael Noko, the Director for Mission and Development of the Lutheran World Federation should have been included in the list of international participants of Cape Town Consultation p. 109".
"Edited by Charles Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland and Paul Pierson".
"Essays in Honour of Arthur F. Glasser" -- p. [v].
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents: Foreword / David A. Hubbard -- Preface / Charles Van Engen -- Introduction -- Arthur F. Glasser: Citizen of the Kingdom / Paul E. Pierson -- Bibliography of Arthur F. Glasser's Works / Dean S. Gilliland -- Part 1: Biblical Foundations -- Introductory Overview / Dean S. Gilliland -- 1. The Revelation of Bible and Mission in Mission Theology / Charles Van Engen -- 2. The Biblical Basis of the Mission of the Church in 'Redemptor Missio' / Stephen B. Bevans -- 3. Missiological Hermeneutic and Pauline Apocalyptic Eschatology / C. Timothy Carriker -- 4. A Pauline Paradigm of Mission: A Latin American Reading / Samuel Escobar -- Part 2: Theological Reflections -- Introductory Overview -- 5. The Biblical Notion of Kingdom: Test of Validity for Theology of Religion / Johannes Verkuyl -- 6. Church, Kingdom, and 'Missio Dei': Lutheran and Orthodox Correctives to Recent Ecumenical Mission Theology / James A. Scherer -- 7. God's Reign and the Rulers of the World: Missiological Reflections on Church-State Relationships / David J. Bosch -- 8. A Contextual Theology of Mission for the City / Harvie Conn -- Part 3: Ecumenical Relationships -- Introductory Overview -- 9. Revisioning the Women's Missionary Movement / Dana Robert -- 10. Issues in Protestant-Roman Catholic Discussions of Theology of Mission / Mary Motte -- 11. Themes in Theology of Mission Arising Out of San Antonio and Canberra / Emilio Castro -- 12. From Vatican II to 'Redemptoris Missio': A Development in the Theology of Mission / Thomas F. Stransky -- Part 4: Evangelical Concerns -- Introductory Overview -- 13. Evangelism, Church, and Kingdom / Paul G. Hiebert -- 14. Jesus Christ and World Religions: Current Evangelical Viewpoints / Ralph Covell -- 15. An Evangelical Assessment of Mission Theology of the Kingdom of God / J. Robertson McQuilkin -- Part 5: Missiological Issues -- Introductory Overview -- 16. Mission Theology from Alternate Centers / Miriam Adeney -- 17. The Culture of Modernity as a Missionary Challenge / Wilbert R. Shenk -- 18. Theology of Religions and Missiology: a Time of Testing / Gerald H. Anderson -- Part 6: Contextual Considerations -- Introductory Overview -- 19. Women's Issues in Context / Evelyn Jensen -- 20. Let My People Go .. into All the World: Motivating for Mission in the Messianic Jewish Context / Stuart Dauermann -- 21. Constructing a Theology of Mission for the Chinese Church / Che Bin Tan -- 22. Pietism's Most Challenging Task: A Trinitarian Renewal / Herman Buehler -- 23. Themes in African Theology of Mission / Tite Tienou -- 24. A Theology of Mission in Relation to Hinduism / Saphir P. Athyal -- Conclusion -- 25. Faith, Love, and Hope: Theology of Mission On-the-Way / Charles Van Engen -- Works Cited -- Scripture Index -- Author/Subject Index -- Congratulatory List.
"Edited by Charles Van Engen, Dean S. Gilliland and Paul Pierson".
"Essays in Honour of Arthur F. Glasser" -- p. [v].
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents: Foreword / David A. Hubbard -- Preface / Charles Van Engen -- Introduction -- Arthur F. Glasser: Citizen of the Kingdom / Paul E. Pierson -- Bibliography of Arthur F. Glasser's Works / Dean S. Gilliland -- Part 1: Biblical Foundations -- Introductory Overview / Dean S. Gilliland -- 1. The Revelation of Bible and Mission in Mission Theology / Charles Van Engen -- 2. The Biblical Basis of the Mission of the Church in 'Redemptor Missio' / Stephen B. Bevans -- 3. Missiological Hermeneutic and Pauline Apocalyptic Eschatology / C. Timothy Carriker -- 4. A Pauline Paradigm of Mission: A Latin American Reading / Samuel Escobar -- Part 2: Theological Reflections -- Introductory Overview -- 5. The Biblical Notion of Kingdom: Test of Validity for Theology of Religion / Johannes Verkuyl -- 6. Church, Kingdom, and 'Missio Dei': Lutheran and Orthodox Correctives to Recent Ecumenical Mission Theology / James A. Scherer -- 7. God's Reign and the Rulers of the World: Missiological Reflections on Church-State Relationships / David J. Bosch -- 8. A Contextual Theology of Mission for the City / Harvie Conn -- Part 3: Ecumenical Relationships -- Introductory Overview -- 9. Revisioning the Women's Missionary Movement / Dana Robert -- 10. Issues in Protestant-Roman Catholic Discussions of Theology of Mission / Mary Motte -- 11. Themes in Theology of Mission Arising Out of San Antonio and Canberra / Emilio Castro -- 12. From Vatican II to 'Redemptoris Missio': A Development in the Theology of Mission / Thomas F. Stransky -- Part 4: Evangelical Concerns -- Introductory Overview -- 13. Evangelism, Church, and Kingdom / Paul G. Hiebert -- 14. Jesus Christ and World Religions: Current Evangelical Viewpoints / Ralph Covell -- 15. An Evangelical Assessment of Mission Theology of the Kingdom of God / J. Robertson McQuilkin -- Part 5: Missiological Issues -- Introductory Overview -- 16. Mission Theology from Alternate Centers / Miriam Adeney -- 17. The Culture of Modernity as a Missionary Challenge / Wilbert R. Shenk -- 18. Theology of Religions and Missiology: a Time of Testing / Gerald H. Anderson -- Part 6: Contextual Considerations -- Introductory Overview -- 19. Women's Issues in Context / Evelyn Jensen -- 20. Let My People Go .. into All the World: Motivating for Mission in the Messianic Jewish Context / Stuart Dauermann -- 21. Constructing a Theology of Mission for the Chinese Church / Che Bin Tan -- 22. Pietism's Most Challenging Task: A Trinitarian Renewal / Herman Buehler -- 23. Themes in African Theology of Mission / Tite Tienou -- 24. A Theology of Mission in Relation to Hinduism / Saphir P. Athyal -- Conclusion -- 25. Faith, Love, and Hope: Theology of Mission On-the-Way / Charles Van Engen -- Works Cited -- Scripture Index -- Author/Subject Index -- Congratulatory List.