Highlights from Urbana 2003
Urbana 03 was a momentous event in the history of missions among First Nations people in North America for two reasons. First, it prophetically and profoundly embodied the paradigm shift for the Body of Christ in North America, where First Nations people are to no longer be singularly defined as the perpetual missions field; but instead are to seen through the lens of God’s eternal purposes as co–equal participants in the life, work and mission of the Church of Jesus Christ among the nations.
Second, a major, highly respected evangelical ministry organization did not acquiesce, nor compromise their biblical mandate in the face of political pressure to disallow Native North American Christian leaders from participating on their platform as part of the ministry team in a distinctly, culturally Native way. In relationship to Native peoples, I believe Urbana 03 was a manifestation of the Fathers heart that heralded a deeper call to Biblical reconciliation, unity and co–equal dependency among the many and diverse expression that make up the Body of Christ.
To hear the message by Ray Aldred, and to watch the concert by Broken Walls, visit http://www.urbana.org/u2003.mediaplayer.cfm and scroll down to the December 29 evening session entries.
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