World Mission Philosophy and Program 1981 Annual Conference Statement Definition. By the term “world mission” we mean all God-motivated efforts to make Christ known, loved and obeyed, so that the good news may result in discipleship in personal lives, in institutions, and in the whole range of human relationships. The ultimate objective is to redeem, […]
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1988 Responsible Citizenship
Responsible Citizenship in An Election Year 1988 Church of the Brethren Resolution Subject: The agenda for the church and its members in an election year, with a citing of issues that need to be addressed nationally. Purpose: To review our understanding of responsibility as citizens within the context of our faith. To set forth our […]
1983 Human Sexuality
Human Sexuality From A Christian Perspective 1983 Church of the Brethren Statement Contents: Position of the Church Biblical Perspective Biblical Guidelines For Sexual Morality Love Covenant The Church’s Guidance Implications for Human Sexuality Single Persons and Sexuality Homosexual Persons and Sexuality Married Persons and Sexuality Family-Life Education Conclusion I. Position of the Church Sexuality is […]
1989 Health Care
Health Care in the United States 1989 Church of the Brethren Statement The righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed thee, or thirsty and give thee drink? And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee? And when did we see thee […]
1984 Abortion
Abortion 1984 Church of the Brethren Statement Information: The 1981 Standing Committee recommended to the General Board of the Church of the Brethren that it study the 1972 Statement on Abortion (with a report from the Atlantic Northeast District study committee of abortion) and that it prepare a revised paper on abortion to be presented […]
1985 Adventure in Mission
Adventure in Mission 1985 Annual Conference Report Many compelling reasons for a major, denomination-wide emphasis on Christian stewardship can be named, but there is only one ultimate reason. The compelling, but not ultimate, reasons are worthy of consideration. Doors are open to enlarge the worldwide ministries of the church. The Brethren blend of practical social […]
1985 Christian Stewardship
Christian Stewardship: Responsible Freedom 1985 Church of the Brethren Statement “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom [the] master will set over [the] household,to give them their portion of food at the proper time?” (Luke 12:42) Prologue As human beings, we have the ability and freedom to make choices. Some choices are essentially […]
1985 Cuba
Normalizing Relations With Cuba 1985 Church of the Brethren Resolution In creation, God formed the world as one world. Throughout history the world has been divided and redivided into regions and into nations. Our world now knows alienation and enmity between nations because of economics, political ideology, cultural ethos, and perceived threats to security. In […]
1986 Childhood
Conditions of Childhood in the United States 1986 Church of the Brethren Statement Chris, a senior in high school, has lived in fourteen different foster homes. He has been rejected by his alcoholic mother, physically and sexually abused by foster parents, and punished for erratic behavior by frustrated teachers. A four year old begged the […]
1986 South Africa
Divestiture Of Investments In South Africa 1986 Church of the Brethren Statement As the business sessions of the 1985 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren were about to adjourn for the year, the delegates, with a 2/3 majority, reopened its agenda to include the new item, DIVESTITURE OF INVESTMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA. Action […]