The 2005 Peace Agreement has opened the opportunity for the church councils to work more cooperatively than had been possible previously. With peace and stability has come easy movement between the North and South and these two church structures can integrate and cooperate their efforts to serve and strengthen the churches of Sudan. As a result, long time church partners the Sudan Council of Churches and the New Sudan Council of Churches are exploring the possibility of uniting into one council. The Church of the Brethren will seek to continue to support these two entities serving the people and churches of Sudan as they walk this path toward increased unity. While supporting these important church councils, our newest mission, the Sudan Initiative, is emerging.