The Global Christian Forum began in 1998 as a series of conversations among diverse faith traditions representing a wider range of churches than are members of the World Council of Churches. It serves as an opportunity for the exploration of common ground, sharing of personal testimony and discussion of future possibilities for fellowship.
The November 2007 forum near Nairobi, Kenya gathers some 250 Christians from Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Protestant, Revival, Evangelical, Pentecostal and African Independent church backgrounds. While the WCC supports this platform for Christian dialogue and is sending a delegation to Nairobi, the forum itself is autonomous in nature.
News from The Global Christian Forum:
ENI: 'Historic' world Christian forum issues call for dialogue
ENI: Evangelical and Pentecostals look to new forms of unity
ENI: Vatican official says world forum for Christianity is vital
Ecumenism - or how to ride a bicycle between this life and the other
ENI: Pentecostal hails world Christian forum
Let's take risks, Kobia tells Global Christian Forum
ENI: Leaders of Christianity's diverse traditions meet in Africa
Most diverse Christian gathering ever to discuss unity and common witness
Reflections from Limuru:
One observer's view
9 November 2007:
- The impatience of prophets
- On the mountain, fire and smoke
8 November 2007:
- Bring out your dead
- Responses to the week's lectures
7 November 2007:
- The summit and the field
- Understanding each other's background and priorities
6 November 2007:
- A vision of unity
- Voices unheard
5 November 2007:
- The limits of dialogue
- The digital divide
