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Global is the New Local

Princeton's Robert Wuthnow says American congregations are more international than ever.

Interview by David Neff | posted 6/03/2009 09:25AM

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Related Elsewhere:

Boundless Faith: The Global Outreach of American Churches is available at ChristianBook.com and other book retailers.

Other articles by Robert Wuthnow or about him include:

One Way, Many Views | What we believe about the Bible says a lot about how we interact with other faiths. (February 15, 2006)

The Book Report: A Lonely Day in the Neighborhood | The breakdown of community is not just a hunch of social commentators, but a sociological fact with severe consequences. (June 12, 2000)

The Book Report: Sword Drills and Stained Glass | What children really learn in Sunday school. (April 5, 1999)

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Christoph Koebel

Posted: June 05, 2009 8:54 PM


Ok...I'm not an American. I live in that country north of you folks. In spite of many international churches, I strongly believe we have NOT YET finished our task from Acts 1:8. Just last January I spent 3 weeks in Turkey proclaiming Christ. And yes, we had a few Americans on our team. More info.om.org

Chris Barrett

Posted: June 04, 2009 5:09 PM

It is even more profound and long has been: As this is a global world, Christian institutions should impact within global organizations like the United Nations. It will do greater good if Christian organizations could go into the Temples of Power and address the issues that make the poor weaker, global environments more toxic, nuclear weapons a consumer item for terrorists. This work and word needs to go forth. I think Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a perfect model here: jam the spokes of the wheel.

pete Benson, editor UNITYINCHRIST.COM

Posted: June 04, 2009 5:32 AM

In spite of the global economy there is a way for all believers to support international evangelism and Christian caregiving organizations. A novel idea on how to do this is presented at this link: http://www.UNITYINCHRIST.COM/missionstatement.htm . Anyone can get involved, and many small donors can create a major cash-flow. Learn how. There is also a link on this site titled "sister churches/missions" which lists a tiny Christian orphanage in India just perfect for sister-church arrangements (there are about 15 wonderful children in this orphanage).

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