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Moving Forward in Unity

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2015-01-01

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Oliver, Barry

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Staff and Students of Avondale College may access South Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological, and historical studies in an Adventist context from Avondale College Library (262.1467 H88)

Barry Oliver is affiliated with Avondale College of Higher Education as a Conjoint Associate Professor.

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Abstract

The question to be addressed in this chapter is straightforward. With respect to the practice of ordination for Gospel ministry, can diversity be respected and unity maintained in the Seventh-day Adventist Church so that the Church and its mission are strengthened?

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church , unity , authority

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Oliver, B. (2015). Moving forward in unity. In G. Humble, & R. McIver (Eds.), South Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological, and historical studies in an Adventist context (pp. 271-281). Cooranbong, Australia: Avondale Academic Press.

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South Pacific perspectives on ordination: Biblical, theological, and historical studies in an Adventist context pp. 271-281

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9780958159128

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Ministry & Theology
Scripture, Spirituality And Society Research Centre

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