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18-June-1998 
GA98091 
 
    National Black Presbyterian Caucus Hears Church Growth Challenge 
 
    by Joanne Hines 
 
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--An inspiring evening which looked back to honor the saints 
of its past and looked forward with the challenge to grow, was the focus of 
the National Black Presbyterian Caucus Dinner on Wednesday night. 
    From the singing of the soul stirring,  "Lift Every Voice and Sing," 
and various musical offerings to the uplifting and challenging message of 
the Rev. Dr. Marsha Snulligan-Haney, the celebration offered the audience 
both vision and concrete steps for church growth. 
    Haney, assistant professor of Missiology and Religions of the World at 
the Interdenominational Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Ga. outlined 
reasons why the unchurched may not be in our churches and then challenged 
listeners to become incarnational in their  ministry. 
    Citing specific steps the church can take to reach out to persons in 
their own neighborhoods she provided both vision and direction for a church 
which must answer the question "Do you want to be healed?" 

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