5. November 2007 by Liliana.

Dr. Walter Shurden came to New England and was the speaker at a program organized by the Baptist Heritage Center of ABCORI Saturday, November 3rd. He said that there are a number of issues related to our identity in this society: cultural issues, survival issues, and denominational issues.

In considering our history and baptist principles, I believe that we have a golden opportunity in these postmodern times to raise the banner of freedom and celebrate our diversity. We are the only baptist denomination that has lived out this passion for diversity. Yet, many have attempted to achieve uniformity among us.

What do you think?

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5. November 2007 by Liliana.

Do you receive The Christian Citizen magazine? It’s published by National Ministries and it’s a great resource. I just read the last issue that is dedicated to prophetic ministry. This is a passion of mine. Ever since I came across Liberation Theology in Seminary I have a special place in my heart for denouncing oppression and announcing hope to the poor and disenfranchised.

I think that the core of the message of Jesus was that we must give up our self-righteous and egotistic ways in order to make room for others in our world. I’ve just spent two days in Indianapolis doing a facilitating a consultation on multicultural ministry, and it all comes down to the same thing: move over to make room for others!

Anyway, back to the Christian Citizen, on page 16 there is an article on sustaining Leadership for social Change that is great. It offers a list of insights that are very much on point. I’d love to know what you think about this.

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