Africa
- Bishop Ivan M Abrahams, Methodist Church of Southern Africa
- Poverty in South Africa is a scourge of moral proportions because of its coexistence alongside excessive wealth. This sin – and a constitutional abhorrence of inequality - needs to be confronted on a public level by asking how public monies may be distributed – including the use of taxes - while at the same time upholding our constitutional rights to socio-economic dignity and security for those marginalized and excluded from the economy.
- Dr Agnes Abuom, Anglican Church of Kenya
- Pressing issues in Kenya include governance where the church is trying to come to terms with the multi-party politics and democracy. Having championed the struggle for justice and democracy the church finds it difficult to address the non delivery of services by multi-party democracy.
- Rev. Dr Festus Ambe Asana, Presbyterian Church in Cameroon
- Just sharing our story with other listening ears in the fellowship is relieving for us and for others. Knowing that one does not live through certain difficult situations in isolation is consoling. Our experience can challenge and motivate others as sharing leads to seeking solutions together.
- Rev. Micheline Kamba Kasongo, Church of Christ in Congo - Presbyterian Community of Kinshasa
- I have realized that by sharing our sufferings, our oppressions, and our resistance to exploitation - we can also show our faith and hope in God that one day peace and justice will be reign in DRC. This would enrich our fellowship in their own struggles, because God is concerned with our society, our communities, our environment and our individual concerns.
- Ms Helen Usung, Presbyterian Church of Nigeria
- Whenever people are provided with a God-given dream then a persistence of faith must accompany them on a long journey. The story of the Church everywhere you travel in the world is about perseverance of faith and courageous pioneering.
