wfn.org | ABCUSA: Black Caucus Statement Calls for Unity

["SCHRAMM, Richard" <Rich.Schramm@abc-usa.org>]

American Baptist News Service (Valley Forge, Pa. 12/8/04)--The American
Baptist Churches USA Black Caucus, in its meeting Nov. 19 during sessions of
the General Board at Green Lake, Wis., voted to issue the following
statement:

"Historically, American Baptists have remained unified and committed to
mission as a people of Christ with diverse theological perspectives.

"Our concern is for the growth and health of ABCUSA. We are of the mind that
drawing a line in the sand on any one social issue is unproductive.

"Our concerns are for: mission and mission support; regional participation
and involvement at the local church level; church growth, evangelism and
discipleship; support and advocacy for ABC-related colleges and seminaries;
health, education, youth, family and communities.

"We support our leaders for keeping our focus on our common mission.  We ask
for prayer for unity at this time."

K/2004ABNS/04ABN138

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