The Shifting Center
By Brian on Mar 21, 2005
From Jonny Baker:
At the beginning of the 20th century 75% of the world’s Christians were in Europe and America. At the beginning of the 21st century 60% of the world’s Christians were in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Some people fear this and some are energized by it (and many are indifferent). I’m energized. God is infinitely big and the West has often recognized only a tiny, tiny part of God. We have much to learn from our brothers and sisters in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as the gospel is incarnated in those cultures. And we in the West need the humility to follow these leaders on other continents and of other (non-white) cultures and races.
I praise God for what He is doing in these areas. I do agree that we should follow good christian example, regardles of color, religious affiliation, background, political affiliations, etc… as long as we continue to, and strive to perfect(teleios) our walk according to the clear directives and guidelines both laid out and exampled in the Bible. Following men, we are gauranteed to fail. Following THE MAN, we cant help but succeed in Christ. Praise God for His great blessings all over the world.
Jerry Williams | Mar 21, 2005 | Reply