Evangelistic Ecumenism & Social Transformation

More on that meeting this week of the "most diverse ecumenical gathering in US history" (I'm not sure about that but possibly.)

"evangelism is being renewed among the churches. And it's being renewed with a holistic appeal, Thomas indicated of his church. Catholics and Orthodox Christians are also emphasizing holistic evangelization.

Some acknowledged the decline of evangelization in the United States, saying "liberal theology, fuzzy Christology and the fear of being perceived as proselytizing" has contributed to the little evangelism activity, according to United Church of Christ head John Thomas.

The Rev. Rothang Chhangte, a Christian convert from Burma, stated, "We must dedicate ourselves to proclaim the gospel in ways understandable to all persons by being a forming and reforming influence in all aspects of life."

Ultimately, leading people to Christ leads to "the greatest social action," said McClung, as the conversion creates a climate for other positive changes to take place."

As Church teaching puts it:

The Kingdom of God is already present in the person of Jesus and is slowly established in humanity and the world "through a mysterious connection with him" (Mission of the Redeemer, 16.)

In other words, the Reign of God begins with an encounter with the One who Reigns.

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