The Jamaica Call to Action, based on two convictions and presenting 10 clear and actionable things that the church can do, nonetheless recognizes that even though we know what needs to be done, and we know how to do most of it, this is not enough. A problem that has eluded the best brains and that all of the powers of all of the governments on earth are unable to solve will not be solved with a to-do list, no matter how well thought out. So the call to action ends with an urgent call to prayer: Our call to … [Read more...] about The Jamaica Call to Action (Part 3): A Plea for Prayer
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The Jamaica Call to Action (Part 2): Ten ‘Calls’
The Jamaica Call to Action is unique not only in the two concise convictions on which the document is based (see the previous post), but also because of the comprehensive and specific ‘Calls' that make up the core of the document. These cover everything from lifestyle to theology to economics to agriculture. Here is a brief analysis of these calls and the fields of study to which they apply: For all of us: #1. A new commitment to a simple lifestyle. Lausanne actually called for a simple lifestyle in one of … [Read more...] about The Jamaica Call to Action (Part 2): Ten ‘Calls’
The Jamaica Call to Action (Part 1): Two Convictions
Note from the Editor: The second post in a four part series on Creation Care & the Lausanne Movement by Ed Brown, Director/CEO of Care of Creation and the Senior Associate for Creation Care for the Lausanne Movement. A New Awakening? Creation Care & the Lausanne Movement is the first post in the series. ~ Thomas B. Grosh IV, Associate Director of ESN. ------------------ About 55 people from 40 countries gathered in Jamaica on Oct 29, 2012 for five days of meetings around the subject of Creation Care and … [Read more...] about The Jamaica Call to Action (Part 1): Two Convictions
A New Awakening? Creation Care & the Lausanne Movement
The “whole gospel” includes caring for God's creation. That is one important conclusion that comes from reading the landmark Cape Town Commitment (CTC) the latest signature document of the Lausanne Movement. The CTC is historically important for the entire evangelical family, but particularly for those of us involved in the creation care movement. The document has credibility and authority because of what it is, the latest "confessional statement" of the global church as represented by the Lausanne … [Read more...] about A New Awakening? Creation Care & the Lausanne Movement