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June 7, 2010

Decline in the US mega-churches

The decline and problems faced by The Crystal Cathedral and other mega-churches has been an occasion for Schadenfreude for those inside and outside the Christian community, says Martin Marty. This is too simple and too judgmental a view.
June 7, 2010

Edinburgh 2010 concludes with a call to Christian action against injustice

Dr John Sentamu issued a reminder at the closing worship service of the Edinburgh 2010 conference that the verdict on Christianity rests on the shoulders of its adherents.
June 7, 2010

Genuine Christian mission should renounce proselytism, Edinburgh conference told

"Good" and "bad" evangelism came under the spotlight when a diverse group of Christians met to discuss the legacy of the 1910 Edinburgh Missionary Conference 100 years later.
June 6, 2010

Ecumenism helps Catholics move beyond a 'theology of exclusion'

Engagement with other churches has helped Catholic bishops educated in a dated “theology of exclusion” to move towards a genuine “ecumenical commitment”, Edinburgh 2010 observers have heard.
June 5, 2010

Indian bishop urges church not to dilute the quest for global justice

Bishop Geevarghese Mor Coorilos has spoken at the Edinburgh 2010 conference about a lack of courage and commitment on the part of many churches to address issues of global justice.
June 5, 2010

Pope Benedict sends greetings to Edinburgh 2010 gathering

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a formal greeting to delegates, visitors and staff attending the Edinburgh 2010 event exploring world Christianity and its mission in the modern world.
June 5, 2010

Christian mission should reflect 'hope and humility', conference hears

The most effective means for 21st-century mission will be found in attitudes of “hope and humility”, a US professor has told the Edinburgh 2010 world Christianity gathering.
June 3, 2010

Churches urged not to allow divisions to weaken global vision

Within the lifetime of participants in the Edinburgh 2010 conference, says Professor Dana Robert, “Christianity has undergone one of the biggest changes in its two thousand year history."
June 3, 2010

Christians encouraged towards 'common mission' in the C21st

Finding the path to "a new beginning for common [Christian] mission in the 21st century" is the challenge put before participants at an international conference taking place in Edinburgh.
June 3, 2010

Edinburgh 2010 gathering opens with hope and reflection

Christian songs from around the globe mingled with the native bagpipes at welcoming ceremonies for Edinburgh 2010, a five-day conference marking the 100th anniversary of the World Missionary Conference of 1910.