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To Be Black, Evangelical, and “Left” in the Struggle against Apartheid
Being black and evangelical in South Africa means being a witness in at least three respects.
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Christ Our Reconciler
An issue examining reconciliation in divided societies, unity across the church, Christian responses to tragedy, mission partnerships, leadership, and the work of hope in a fractured world.
April 2010Historical magazine issue
12 articlesEssays, perspectives, reports, and news
Reconciliation in practiceChurch, society, leadership, and mission
Issue contents
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Article summaries and original publication categories are retained to help readers understand the issue in its historical context.
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Surprised by God: How God Used Us to Impact a People Group for Him
An example of how a small group of lay people helped change the spiritual trajectory of an entire people group.
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On Partnership and Vision 2010: Toward the Last Languages
A historical update on collaboration intended to bring Bible translation programs to language communities.
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The Tale of Two Brothers: Innovation in Missions and Church Planting
A look at atypical mission workers and the ways their approaches can contribute to church planting.
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Engaging with Our Difficult Past through Christ Our Reconciler
All believers are called to be agents of hope and reconciliation in a broken and fragmented world.
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Tear Down this Wall: A Note for Pastors and Laity
An examination of restraints affecting cooperation among pastors, business leaders, and lay people in ministry.
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Where Is God? A Christian Reflection on the Haitian Earthquake
Seven points for considering and responding to tragedy through a Christian lens.
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The Role of the Church in Reconciliation in South Africa
An overview of missionary history, apartheid, and the church’s movement toward reconciliation and healing in a long-divided society.
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The Church Can Unite a Nation
A discussion of confronting racist mindsets and denominational division through unity, integrity, and love.
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Leadership Profile: Kath Henry
A historical conversation with a Christian ministry leader in Sydney, Australia, about ministry passions and hopes for the future.
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April News from around the World
A period news digest covering developments in Scripture access, ministry, and the global church.
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Summary Report on a Theology Working Group
A summary of a historical meeting in Lebanon focused on the theological meaning and mission implications of “the whole world.”
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What this issue includes
The collection approaches reconciliation at personal, ecclesial, national, and global levels. Together, its contributions connect theological reflection with historical experience and mission practice.
Reconciliation and public witness
Reflections on apartheid, racial division, national healing, and Christian responsibility.
Mission partnerships
Perspectives on collaboration, innovation, translation, and church planting.
Leadership and unity
Material for pastors, lay people, ministry leaders, and cooperating communities.
Reports and news
A historical profile, theology report, and period news digest complete the issue.
Read historically
This issue was published in April 2010. Its forecasts, project targets, news, roles, and institutional references reflect that publication date rather than current conditions.