Theological Convergence Summary

The author of 100 years of Theological Convergence: Edinburgh 1910 to Lausanne 2010 begins by informing the reader that his thesis argues that within the Edinburgh 1910 Global Missions Conference theological convergence developed. Theological convergence developed out of the ecumenism that already existed inside of the Global Missions Conference. The ecumenism grew from Edinburgh 1910 until the movement of Lausanne 1974, causing it to flourish. Quite a few missiologist viewed the theological convergence in a very different light. The result of ecumenism’s influence was viewed as positive, while others viewed it as a negative by missiologist. The author goes on to inform the reader that his thesis will teach us the impact the movements has
These terms are not exclusive in this time period. Evangelicals have two main focuses. One focus is on evangelism and the second focus is on personal conversion. There is a blending of evangelicals and ecumenical that is better known as ecumenical evangelical. Ecumenical evangelicals has membership in the WCC. WCC stands for the World Council of Churches. They target evangelicals who are open to ecumenical thought in order to expand its membership. Another term that the author uses in his book is Evangelical Evangelism. He gives a brief description about the term “Evangelical Evangelism”. Evangelicals has a view that there will be a physical return of Christ that will take place in the future. In order for that to happen there is an urgency for evangelism. It is said that those untouched by the Gospel will face an eternal judgement. This is one of the great reasons evangelicals exist. They want the Gospel to be spread to every unreached soul, which is ultimately God’s
Edinburgh, Scotland was the meeting place for the World Missionary Conference. This movement had a huge impact on the evangelical and ecumenical world. It was said by William G. Rusch in 1985 that this movement is the reason for uniting Christians to give the Gospel to the world. John R. Mott reminded the church that the World Mission Conference at Edinburgh was “The most significant gathering ever held in the interest of the world’s evangelization.” The concept for the vision of a global missions conference was not new. In 1806 William Carey suggested a world level missions conference be held at the Cape of Good Hope in 1810. William Carey’s suggestion was dismissed as another one of his “pleasing dreams.” His dream was delayed for one-hundred years until it was time to unveil it. The author goes on to inform us that John R. Mott was the man that the global meeting needed. They wanted him to pioneer the way and spearhead the charge. John R. Mott was extremely influential amongst the leaders of global missions. He earned the respect of missionaries and mission leader because of his passion for world evangelization. John R. Mott made it known that he would head off another meeting planned in 1910. He decided to transform into a meeting that is radically different. This meeting was what created Edinburgh 1910 World Missions Conference. To go through with this meeting he needed help. A group known as the Student