Called to emerge as the children of God: hope in God and the renewal of the church.

From: International Review of Mission | Date: October 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

A renewed relationship with the Triune God is the key to the renewal of the church. As people seek and find God, their hearts will experience a renewal in hope of the transformation of the world. In the renewed church, people respond to the Creator by forming an inclusive community where everyone is encouraged to share what they have and what they are with the church and the world. Such community will transcend boundaries and cultures and embrace all the peoples of the world, thus ending racism, prejudice and oppression and ushering in justice and mutual respect.

Renewal comes from God

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