Unless a Grain of Wheat: A Story of Friendship Between African Independent Churches and North American Mennonites

Unless a Grain of Wheat: A Story of Friendship Between African Independent Churches and North American Mennonites
ISBN-10
1839735732
ISBN-13
9781839735738
Category
Religion
Pages
265
Language
English
Published
2021-10-06
Publisher
Langham Global Library
Authors
James R. Krabill, Jonathan P. Larson, Thomas A. Oduro

Description

For six decades, North American Mennonites have walked alongside African Independent Churches (AICs) as they have navigated their faith journey between the ancient traditions of the ancestors and the newer claims of Christ upon their lives. The story of these relationships is a fascinating pilgrimage in partnership, offering hope for a mutuality that slips the knots of colonialism and testifies to the unifying power of the Holy Spirit. Beginning with a historical overview by missiologist Wilbert R. Shenk, this volume contains the reflections of over fifty AIC and Mennonite colleagues concerning the significance and impact of this long-standing partnership. Their stories illustrate the disparate threads of a sixty-year experiment in shared endeavor, while offering insight into the history of the church and missions in Africa. This book is a powerful account of mutual learning, forgiveness, and growth. It is an excellent resource for lovers of story, students of post-colonialism and indigenous Christianity, and all those concerned with building relationships across cultural and racial divides.

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