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Message of Global Christian Forum recognizes brokenness, points to healing only in Christ

Message of Global Christian Forum recognizes brokenness, points to healing only in Christ

Africa Church & Missions

As the Global Christian Forum (GCF) concluded in Ghana this past week, the 250 participants from more than 60 countries and all streams of Christianity sent a message reflecting on their joint experience in Accra, Ghana. They had met from April 16-19 for the fourth GCF global gathering, with part of the program including a day trip to slave castles in Cape Coast where they offered a special service of lamentation.

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  • Christians should uphold freedom of belief for all including homosexuals

    Africa Religious Freedom

    South Africa celebrates Pride Month during October even as persecution of homosexuals is rising in other African states. This should be of concern for Christians as freedom of belief has long been a commitment of Protestant Christians. It doesn’t mean Christians must agree with differing beliefs, but it does mean that we must support the human right of others to hold, practice, and celebrate their beliefs as we have the right to hold, practice, and celebrate ours.

  • Maps shape mental images and destinies of nations and Africa deserves better

    Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

    The continent of Africa looks different depending on which calculations you choose to make a three dimensional reality into a two dimensional representation, and the choice is largely determined by who is in charge and what narrative they wish to portray. The African Union has decided it is time to take charge and give the world a better perception of the African continent. Jim Olang hopes this will help lift African confidence in the wider world.

  • The great bee hug and the power of supportive communities

    Africa Church & Missions Family & Children Society & Culture

    Consider the bees and how they work together to ensure that they thrive. So it is with our Christian life. We need one another in order to thrive in our walk with Jesus. In an era of increasing individualism and correlated loneliness we do well to remember that we are all part of one body, never meant to be living, working, or ministering alone. Without others clustering close to us and us to them in supportive mutuality, the world can be a cold and threatening place.

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