Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI)
A journey that began five years
ago with a sense of call to be a missionary in Africa, that eventually led me
to serve in Montana as a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) through the PCUSA, is now
culminating in the opportunity of a lifetime!
This summer I applied, and was admitted as a student to the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute 2018 from March 5-12 in Arusha, Tanzania! The selection committee was composed of members from the World Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, and the Network of Institutions of Higher Ecumenical Theological Education. Additionally, I received a scholarship through the YAV program/Presbyterian Mission Agency to cover the full cost.
The students will arrive from different parts of the world and form a group of up to 120 advanced young students of theology. We represent a variety of countries and church traditions with an interest in gaining insights into the ecumenical movement’s current debates on understanding and practicing mission in various regions of the world; we will engage with the Conference on World Mission and Evangelism’s theme Moving in the Spirit: Called to Transforming Discipleship. As students, we will explore how the Gospel in translated in our different cultures and contexts through pre-conference reading, on-site guided study groups, and engagement with the local context. Arusha, Tanzania will provide first-hand experience in one of the most vibrant contexts of world Christianity, exposing us to contemporary trends in ecumenism, sharing experiences in a diverse community, and celebrating contributions of young people to the pilgrimage of justice and peace.
I am so honored to be selected for this amazing experience and look forward to how God will work through me!
This summer I applied, and was admitted as a student to the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute 2018 from March 5-12 in Arusha, Tanzania! The selection committee was composed of members from the World Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, and the Network of Institutions of Higher Ecumenical Theological Education. Additionally, I received a scholarship through the YAV program/Presbyterian Mission Agency to cover the full cost.
The students will arrive from different parts of the world and form a group of up to 120 advanced young students of theology. We represent a variety of countries and church traditions with an interest in gaining insights into the ecumenical movement’s current debates on understanding and practicing mission in various regions of the world; we will engage with the Conference on World Mission and Evangelism’s theme Moving in the Spirit: Called to Transforming Discipleship. As students, we will explore how the Gospel in translated in our different cultures and contexts through pre-conference reading, on-site guided study groups, and engagement with the local context. Arusha, Tanzania will provide first-hand experience in one of the most vibrant contexts of world Christianity, exposing us to contemporary trends in ecumenism, sharing experiences in a diverse community, and celebrating contributions of young people to the pilgrimage of justice and peace.
I am so honored to be selected for this amazing experience and look forward to how God will work through me!
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