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Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements
o William
Seymour & the Azusa Street Revival
o Emphasis
on ecstatic manifestations and gifts of the Spirit
o The
Charismatic Renewal movement
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Ecumenism
o Differing
views on ecumenism from liberal and orthodox theologians
o World
Council of Churches
o Catholic
reforms in Vatican II
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Global Expansion of Christianity
o Rapid
growth of churches in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia
o Rise
of mission agencies focused on specific aspects: Bible translation, medical
relief, humanitarian aid, theological training, unreached people groups, etc.
o Mission
dynamics shifting
§ From
cross-cultural missionaries to indigenous mission movements
§ From
majority-world countries as “receivers” to “senders”