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In a video interview, Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley, director of the World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME), reflects on what mission and evangelism mean, the structure of the commission, and the vision for its work.
00:00 What does “mission” mean in Christianity, and what is the difference between “mission” and “evangelism”?
03:44 The WCC Commission on World Mission and Evangelism. What is the structure and mandate of the Commission? Could you frame its work in connection with the contemporary missionary movement in general?
05:51 2023 and you are serving as the Director of CWME. Could you share with us more about your story and important points on your journey?
09:09 Could you give us some information on the structure of the mission work within WCC? (staff, commission, conference, mission partners, your role etc.)
11:25 For WCC, the "Mission from the Margins” is a critical programme area within the CWME. How do we define it? What are the “margins” in the current global situation?
14:37 What do we consider “local evangelism”, and what “global missions”? What is the distinction?
17:56 Which are the “mission trends” in 2023 that we need to know about as advocates in a cross-cultural ministry workframe?
21:53 How do you approach the issue of re-evangelization of societies?
24:50 What is your vision or mission as you begin your service at the CWME Director`s position?
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