Our world is wracked with violence and war. But Jesus said: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" (Matt. 5:9). Innocent people, at home and abroad, are increasingly threatened by terrorist attacks. But Jesus said: "Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you" (Matt. 5:44). These words, which have never been easy, seem all the more difficult today.
Nevertheless, a time comes when silence is betrayal. How many churches have heard sermons on these texts since the terrorist atrocities of September 11? Where is the serious debate about what it means to confess Christ in a world of violence? Does Christian "realism" mean resigning ourselves to an endless future of "pre-emptive wars"? Does it mean turning a blind eye to torture and massive civilian casualties? Does it mean acting out of fear and resentment rather than intelligence and restraint?
Faithfully confessing Christ is the church's task, and never more so than when its confession is co-opted by militarism and nationalism.
- A "theology of war," emanating from the highest circles of American government, is seeping into our churches as well.
- The roles of God, church, and nation are confused by talk of an American "mission" and "divine appointment" to "rid the world of evil."
The security issues before our nation allow no easy solutions. No one has a monopoly on the truth. But a policy that rejects the wisdom of international consultation should not be baptized by religiosity. The danger today is political idolatry exacerbated by the politics of fear.
1. Jesus Christ, as attested in Holy Scripture, knows no national boundaries. Those who confess his name are found throughout the earth. Our allegiance to Christ takes priority over national identity. Whenever Christianity compromises with empire, the gospel of Christ is discredited.
We reject the false teaching that any nation-state can ever be described with the words, "the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." These words, used in scripture, apply only to Christ. No political or religious leader has the right to twist them in the service of war.
2. Christ commits Christians to a strong presumption against war. The wanton destructiveness of modern warfare strengthens this obligation. Standing in the shadow of the Cross, Christians have a responsibility to count the cost, speak out for the victims, and explore every alternative before a nation goes to war. We are committed to international cooperation rather than unilateral policies.
We reject the false teaching that a war on terrorism takes precedence over ethical and legal norms. Some things ought never be done - torture, the deliberate bombing of civilians, the use of indiscriminate weapons of mass destruction - regardless of the consequences.
3. Christ commands us to see not only the splinter in our adversary's eye, but also the beam in our own. The distinction between good and evil does not run between one nation and another, or one group and another. It runs straight through every human heart.
We reject the false teaching that America is a "Christian nation," representing only virtue, while its adversaries are nothing but vicious. We reject the belief that America has nothing to repent of, even as we reject that it represents most of the world's evil. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23).
4. Christ shows us that enemy-love is the heart of the gospel. While we were yet enemies, Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8, 10). We are to show love to our enemies even as we believe God in Christ has shown love to us and the whole world. Enemy-love does not mean capitulating to hostile agendas or domination. It does mean refusing to demonize any human being created in God's image.
We reject the false teaching that any human being can be defined as outside the law's protection. We reject the demonization of perceived enemies, which only paves the way to abuse; and we reject the mistreatment of prisoners, regardless of supposed benefits to their captors.
5. Christ teaches us that humility is the virtue befitting forgiven sinners. It tempers all political disagreements, and it allows that our own political perceptions, in a complex world, may be wrong.
We reject the false teaching that those who are not for the United States politically are against it or that those who fundamentally question American policies must be with the "evil-doers." Such crude distinctions, especially when used by Christians, are expressions of the Manichaean heresy, in which the world is divided into forces of absolute good and absolute evil.
The Lord Jesus Christ is either authoritative for Christians, or he is not. His Lordship cannot be set aside by any earthly power. His words may not be distorted for propagandistic purposes. No nation-state may usurp the place of God.
We believe that acknowledging these truths is indispensable for followers of Christ. We urge them to remember these principles in making their decisions as citizens. Peacemaking is central to our vocation in a troubled world where Christ is Lord.
Name
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Organization
|
Title
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| Adam, A.K.M. |
Seabury-Western Theological
Seminary |
Professor of New Testament |
| Alexander, Dr. Paul |
Pentecostal Peace
Fellowship/Southwestern Assemblies of God University |
President/Associate Professor
of Bible and Theology |
| Ambercrombie, Sharon |
EarthLight Magazine |
Assistant Editor |
| Amerson, Philip |
Claremont School of Theology |
President |
| Arichea, Jr, Daniel C. |
Duke Divinity School and UMC |
Bishop in Residence |
| Arnold, Johann Christoph, Sr. |
The Bruderhof |
Elder |
| Augsburger, A. Don |
Eastern Mennonite University |
Retired Professor |
| Augsburger, David |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Pastoral Care
and Counseling |
| Augsburger, Dr. Myron S. |
Eastern Mennonite University |
President Emeritus |
| Bader-Saye, Scott |
University of Scranton |
Associate Professor of
Theology and Ethics |
| Baker, Mark D. |
Mennonite Brethren Biblical
Seminary |
Assistant professor of
Mission and Theology |
| Bail, Rev. Carrie |
First Congregational Church
in Williamstown, MA |
Pastor |
| Balch, David |
Brite Divinity School, Texas
Christian University |
Professor of New Testament |
| Balmer, Randall |
Barnard College, Columbia
University |
Ann Whitney Olin Professor of
American Religion |
| Balswick, Jack |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Sociology and
Family Development |
| Barrett, Lois |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Director, Great Plains
Extension |
| Bartlett, David |
Yale Divinity School |
Lantz Professor of Christian
Communication |
| Bartlett, Dr. Anthony W. |
Wood Hath Hope Bible
Community |
Founder |
| Batastini, Robert J. |
GIA Publications |
Senior Editor |
| Batstone, David |
University of San Francisco |
Professor of Ethics |
| Battle, Rev. Michael, PhD |
Duke University |
Professor and Episcopal
Priest |
| Beach-Verhey, Timothy |
Davidson College |
Director of Programs for the
Theological Exploration of Vocation |
| Bezilla, Rev. Gregory |
The Episcopal Campus Ministry
at Rutgers |
Chaplain |
| Black, Clifton |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Professor of Biblical
Theology |
| Blincoe, Rev Robert A. |
Presbyterian Church USA |
Pastor |
| Boisclair, Dr. Regina A. |
Alaska Pacific University |
Cardinal Newman Chair of
Catholic Theology |
| Bonk, Dr. Jonathan J. |
Overseas Ministry Study
Center |
Executive Director |
| Borgman, Paul |
Gordon College |
Professor |
| Bouma-Prediger, Dr. Steven |
Hope College |
Jacobson Professor of
Religion |
| Branson, Mark Lau |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Associate Professor |
| Brawley, Robert L. |
McCormick Theological
Seminary |
Albert C. McGaw Professor of
New Testament |
| Brenneis, Rev. Dr. Michael J. |
Earlham School of Religion |
Assistant Professor of
Pastoral Care and Counseling |
| Brock, Brian |
University of Aberdeen |
Lecturer in Practical
Theology |
| Brown, Colin |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Systematic
Theology |
| Brubacher, Ray |
Mennonite World Conference |
Associate Executive Secretary
for Events and Administration |
| Brueggemann, Walter |
Columbia Theological
Seminary, Decatur, GA |
Emeritus Professor of Old
Testament |
| Bruner, Frederick |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Adjunct Faculty |
| Brunk, III, George R. |
Eastern Mennonite Seminary |
Professor of New Testament |
| Buckley, Jim |
Loyola College |
Professor of Theology |
| Bullon, Dr. H.
Fernando |
Latin American
Theological Fraternity—Costa Rica Chapter |
President |
| Burge, Dr. Gary
M. |
Wheaton College |
Professor of New
Testament |
| Burklo, Rev. Jim |
|
Author and Pastor |
| Burnette, Carole
C., PhD |
Ecumenical
Institute of Theology |
Professor of
Ancient and Medieval Christianity |
| Butler, Dr.
Anthea |
Loyola Marymount
University |
President,
Society for Pentecostal Studies and Assistant Professor of Theology |
| Butler, James |
Fuller
Theological Seminary |
Associate
Professor of Old Testament |
| Campbell, Charles |
Columbia Theological
Seminary, Decatur, GA |
Peter Marshall Professor of
Homiletics |
| Campbell, Douglas A. |
Duke Divinity School |
Assistant Professor in New
Testament |
| Campolo, Tony |
Eastern University |
Professor of Sociology |
| Candler, The Very Rev. Samuel
G. |
Dean of the Cathedral |
The Cathedral of St. Philip |
| Cappleman, Rev. Garry, O.P. |
Order of Preachers |
Roman Catholic priest |
| Cardoza Orlandi, Carlos F.,
Ph.D. |
Columbia Theological Seminary |
Associate Professor of World
Christianity |
| Carmer, Gregory W. |
Gordon College |
Dean of the Chapel |
| Carter, Nick |
Andover Newton Theological
School |
President |
| Casey, Shaun |
Wesley Theological Seminary |
Assistant Professor of
Christian Ethics |
| Chancey, Mark A. |
Southern Methodist University |
Assistant Professor of
Religious Studies |
| Chapman, Stephen |
Duke Divinity
School |
Ass. Prof. Old
Testament |
| Chisholm, Janet, MA |
|
|
| Chittister, Joan, OSB |
Benetvision |
Writer |
| Clark, Chapman |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Associate Professor of Youth,
Family, and Culture |
| Clarke, Rev. Carolyn |
American Baptist Church USA |
Pastor |
| Cohen, Laurence Robert |
St. Augustine Catholic High
School |
English Teacher |
| Copan, Victor, Th.D. |
Palm Beach Atlantic
University’s School of Ministry |
Associate Professor of
Ministry |
| Crane, Richard |
Messiah College |
Professor |
| Crenshaw, James L. |
Duke Divinity School |
Professor of Old Testament |
| Cunneen, Joe |
International ecumenical
journal CROSS CURRENTS |
Founder and Editor |
| Davis, Derek H. |
Baylor University |
Director, J.M. Dawson
Institute of Church-State Studies |
| Davis, Ellen F. |
Duke Divinity School |
Professor of Bible and
Practical Theology |
| Davis, Dr. Lant B. |
Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary |
Assistant to the President |
| Day, Rev. Dr. Katie |
Lutheran Theological Seminary
at Philadelphia |
Professor of Church and
Society |
| De La Torre, Dr. Miguel A. |
Hope College |
Professor of Religion |
| DeCrane, Susanne M., PhD |
College of Notre Dame of
Maryland |
Associate Faculty |
| Dewey, Brett R. |
Baylor University |
Teaching Fellow |
| Dohman, Rev. William, JCL |
Catholic Healthcare West |
P/T Chaplain |
| Donahue, Prof. John R., SJ |
St. Mary’s Seminary and
University |
Raymond E. Brown Professor
Emeritus of New Testament Studies |
| Dorn, Jacob H. |
Wright State University |
|
| Dueck, Dr. Alvin |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Evelyn and Frank Freed
Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology |
| Dunn, Rev. Dr. James M. |
Wake Forest Univ. Divinity
School |
Professor of Christianity and
Public Policy |
| Eastman, Rev. Dr. Susan Grove |
Duke Divinity School |
Assistant Professor of the
Practice of Bible and Christian Formation |
| Eby, Dr. John W. |
Messiah College |
Professor of Sociology |
| Elwood, Christopher |
Louisville Pres. Theo.
Seminary |
Professor of Historical
Theology |
| Ensley, Michael |
Trinity United Church of
Canada |
|
| Epp, Robert C. |
UCLA |
Professor Emeritus |
| Erdman, Chris |
The Biblical Seminary |
Professor of Preaching and
Missional Leadership |
| Esbenshade, Wade |
Penn State University |
Researcher |
| Evans, C. Stephen |
Baylor University |
Prof. Philosophy and
Humanities |
| Fackre, Gabriel |
Andover Newton Theological
School |
Abbot Professor of Christian
Theology Emeritus |
| Faramelli, Norman |
Boston University School of
Theology |
Lecturer in Social Ethics |
| Feiss, Rev. Dr. Hugh. OSB |
Monastery of the Ascension |
|
| Ferree-Clark, Rev. Nancy |
Duke University Chapel |
Pastor |
| Fisher, Mary Elizabeth |
Asbury Theological Seminary |
Formerly Ass’t.
Professor of Biblical Theology |
| Fisk, Bruce N. |
Westmont College |
Ass. Prof. Religious Studies |
| Fletcher, Andy |
International Communities
Foundation |
Executive Director |
| Fowl, Stephen |
Loyola College in Maryland |
Professor of Theology |
| Francis-Lohmar, Sister
Magdalene Carole |
Sanctuary of Hope Solitude |
|
| Fredrickson, Kurt |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Assistant Professor |
| Freeman, Curtis W. |
Duke Divinity School |
Professor of Theology and
Baptist Studies |
| Fretheim, Terence |
Luther Seminary |
Elva B. Lovell Professor of
Old Testament |
| Friesen, Dr. John J. |
Canadian Mennonite University |
Professor of History and
Theology |
| Frieze, Stephanie |
Gig Harbor High School |
Educator |
| Fulkerson, Rev. Dr. Mary
McClintock |
Duke University (Divinity
School) |
Associate Professor of
Theology |
| Garrettson, Dr. Charles |
The Hill School |
Educator |
| Geddert, Dr. Timothy J. |
Mennonite Brethren Biblical
Seminary |
Associate Professor of New
Testament |
| George, Ivy |
Gordon College |
Professor |
| Gill, David W. |
Ethixbiz.com |
Writer |
| Gloer, W. Huitt |
Baylor University |
Professor of Preaching |
| Goering, Lisa M. |
North Carolina State
University |
Post-Doctoral Fellow |
| Gorman, Michael J. |
St. Mary’s Seminary and
University |
Dean and Professor of New
Testament |
| Gouwens, David J. |
Brite Divinity School, Texas
Christian University |
Interim Dean and Professor of
Theology |
| Grieb, Rev. Dr. A. Katherine |
Virginia Theological Seminary |
Associate Professor of New
Testament |
| Guenther, Dr. Titus |
Canadian Mennonite University |
Associate Professor of
Theology and Missions |
| Gutenson, Charles E. |
Asbury Theological Seminary |
Associate Professor of
Philosophical Theology and Associate Dean for Distributed Learning |
| Hagner, Donald |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
George Eldon Ladd Professor
of New Testament |
| Hall, Rev. Dr. Amy Laura |
Duke Divinity School/SW Texas
UMC |
Assistant Professor of
Theological Ethics |
| Hansten, Dr. Ruth I., RN,
MBA, PhD FACHE |
Hansten Healthcare PLLC |
Principal |
| Harrison, Nina |
St. Vincent de Paul Society |
Executive Director |
| Harvard, Susan |
The Hill School |
Educator |
| Harvey, Barry |
Baylor University |
Associate Professor of
Theology |
| Hart, John |
Boston University School of
Theology |
Professor of Christian Ethics |
| Hastings, Thomas Hastings |
Tokyo Union Theological
Seminary |
Professor |
| Hauerwas, Stanley |
Duke Divinity School |
Prof. Theological Ethics |
| Hawkins, Peter S. |
Boston University |
Prof. Religion |
| Hays, Richard (100) |
Duke Divinity School |
Prof. New Testament |
| Henderson, Susan Watts, PhD |
Salem College |
Assistant Professor of
Religion |
| Henrich, Sarah S. |
Luther Seminary |
Assoc. Prof. New Testament |
| Hess, Mary E. |
Luther Seminary |
Assistant Professor of
Educational Leadership |
| Heun, Dr. Matthew |
Calvin College |
Professor |
| Hinkle, Mary E. |
Luther Seminary |
Assoc. Prof. New Testament |
| Hinrichs, Andrew T. |
University of New Mexico |
MBA student/Wheaton alum 2000 |
| Hoffacker, The Very Rev.
Charles |
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church |
Rector |
| Hollar, Barry Penn |
Shenandoah University |
Professor of Religion |
| Holleman, Connie |
United Church of Christ |
|
| Holleman, Toby |
UCC Penn Northeast Conference |
Associate Conference Minister |
| Holloway, Jeph |
East Texas Baptist University |
Assoc. Prof. Theology and
Ethics |
| Hough, Jr., Joseph C. |
Union Theological Seminary |
President of the Faculty and
William E. Dodge Professor of Social Ethics |
| Hughes, Richard T. |
Pepperdine University |
Distinguished Professor of
Religion |
| Humphries, Karen A. |
|
|
| Hunsinger, Deborah van Deusen |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Associate Professor of
Pastoral Theology |
| Hunsinger, George |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Professor of Systematic
Theology |
| Hunter, George |
Asbury Theological Seminary |
Distinguished Professor of
Evangelization |
| Hurley, Elizabeth |
Lancaster Literary Guild |
Director |
| Hurst, Brenda Martin |
Eastern Mennonite Seminary |
Assistant Professor of
Practical Theology |
| Hutson, Christopher R. |
Hood Theological Seminary |
Associate Professor of New
Testament |
| Isaak, Jon Mark |
Mennonite Brethren Biblical
Seminary |
Associate Professor of New
Testament |
| Ivanits, Linda |
Penn State University |
Associate Professor of
Russian |
| Japinga, Dr. Lynn |
Hope College |
Associate Professor of
Religion |
| Johnson, Dr. William Stacy |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Assoc. Prof. Systematic
Theology |
| Johnson, Rev.
Janeen Bertsche |
Assoc. Mennonite
Biblical Seminary |
Campus Pastor |
| Johnson, Robert E. |
Central Baptist Theological
Seminary |
Assoc. Prof. Church Hist.
& Miss. |
| Johnston, Dr. Robert |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Theology and Culture |
| Jordan, Rev. Laurel Macaulay |
Middlebury College |
Chaplain of the College |
| Jones, Kathryn C., J.D.,
M.Div. |
Women and Children’s
Horizons (Kenosha, Wi) |
|
| Keller, Dr. Catherine |
Drew University, The
Theological School |
Professor of Constructive
Theology |
| Kenneson, Philip D. |
Milligan College |
Associate Professor of
Theology and Philosophy |
| Kernaghan, Ron |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Director of Office of
Presbyterian Ministries |
| Klassen, Joane |
Recovery of Hope Counseling |
Director |
| Kolden, Marc |
Luther Seminary |
Professor of Systematic
Theology |
| Koontz, Gayle Gerber |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Professor of Theology and
Ethics |
| Koontz, Ted |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Professor of Ethics and Peace
Studies |
| Kornweibel, Dr. Theodore, Jr. |
San Diego University |
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Africana Studies |
| Kraus, C. Norman |
Goshen College |
Prof. Emeritus |
| Kraybill, J. Nelson |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
President |
| Kreider, Alan |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Associate Professor of Church
History and Mission |
| Kuperus, Tracy, PhD |
Calvin College |
Adjunct Professor of
Political Science |
| La Barge, Karen Fitz |
WITNESS |
Executive Director |
| Lancaster, Sarah Heaner |
Methodist Theological School
in Ohio |
Associate Professor of
Theology, Bishop Hazen G. Werner Chair |
| Lanci, Dr. John R. |
Stonehill College |
Associate Professor of
Religious Studies |
| Langan, John SJ |
Georgetown University |
Joseph Cardinal Bernardin
Professor of Catholic Social Thought |
| Lapsley, Jacqueline |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Associate Professor of Old
Testament |
| Laughlin, John |
Averett University |
Professor and Chair,
Department of Religion |
| Lavallee, Anne |
Advocates, Inc. |
Mental Health Counselor |
| Laytham, D. Brent |
North Park Theological
Seminary |
Associate Professor of
Theology and Ethics |
| Lechtreck, Roy |
University of Montrevallo |
Professor Emeritus of
Political Science |
| Leith, Mary Joan Winn |
Stonehill College |
Associate Professor of
Religious Studies |
| Leonard, Dr. Bill |
Wake Forest University |
Dean of the Divinity School
and Professor of Church History |
| Jordan, Rev. Laurel Macaulay |
Middlebury College |
Chaplain of the College |
| Jones, Kathryn C., J.D.,
M.Div. |
Women and Children’s
Horizons (Kenosha, Wi) |
|
| Keller, Dr. Catherine |
Drew University, The
Theological School |
Professor of Constructive
Theology |
| Kenneson, Philip D. |
Milligan College |
Associate Professor of
Theology and Philosophy |
| Kernaghan, Ron |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Director of Office of
Presbyterian Ministries |
| Klassen, Joane |
Recovery of Hope Counseling |
Director |
| Kolden, Marc |
Luther Seminary |
Professor of Systematic
Theology |
| Koontz, Gayle Gerber |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Professor of Theology and
Ethics |
| Korb, Sr. Maris Stella, PBVM |
Congregation of Presentation
Sisters, Fargo, ND |
Director, Social Justice
Office |
| Lesniewski, Jacob |
Mennonite Central Committee |
Community Development Worker |
| Lesniewski, Sarah |
Mennonite Central Committee |
Community Development Worker |
| Lewis, Eleanor V., Ph.D. |
|
Theologian and Educator
(ret.) |
| Lowe, Walter |
Emory University (Candler
School) |
Professor of Systematic
Theology |
| Lundblad, Barbara K. |
Union Theological Seminary |
Joe R. Engle Associate
Professor of Preaching |
| Lyden, John |
Dana College |
Professor and Chair of
Religion |
| Madden, Joseph, OFM Conv. |
|
Pastor |
| Malcolm, Lois |
Luther Seminary |
Associate Professor of
Systematic Theology |
| Malloy, Michael |
|
CPA and M.Div., Starr King
School for the Ministry |
| Martens, Elmer |
Mennonite Brethren Biblical
Seminary |
Professor Emeritus of Old
Testament |
| Martinez, Juan |
Fuller Seminary |
Director of Hispanic Church
Studies Program |
| McCann, J. Clinton, Dr. |
Eden Theological Seminary |
Evangelical Professor of
Biblical Interpretation |
| McFague, Dr. Sallie |
Vancouver School of Theology,
Vancouver, BC |
Distinguished Theologian in
Residence |
| McFarland, Ian A. |
University of Aberdeen |
Senior Lecturer in Systematic
Theology |
| McGarvey, Rev. Will |
Community Presbyterian Church |
Pastor |
| McGoldrick, Doug |
Columbia College, Chicago |
Part Time Faculty |
| McKelway, Alexander J. |
Davidson College |
Paul B. Freeland Professor of
Religion Emeritus |
| McLaren, Brian |
Mars Hill Graduate School |
Adjunct Professor |
| Meeter, Rev. Dr. Daniel |
Old First Reformed Church,
Brooklyn, NY |
Pastor |
| Menlove, Rev. Dr. Francis A. |
Congregational UCC, Lincoln
City, OR |
Assistant Minister |
| Merkey, Vernon |
Church of the Brethren |
Minister (ret.) |
| Middleton, J. Richard |
Roberts Wesleyan College |
Associate Professor of
Biblical Studies |
| Mikoski, Gordon S. |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Instructor in Christian
Education |
| Miller, Charles William |
University of North Dakota |
Associate Professor and Chair
of Department of Philosophy and Religion |
| Miller, Patrick D. |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Professor of Old Testament
Theology |
| Moore-Keish, Martha |
Columbia Theological Seminary |
Assistant Professor of
Theology |
| Moulder, Wiliam J. |
Trinity College |
Professor of New Testament |
| Mount, Eric |
Centre College, Danville, KY |
Rodes Professor of Religion
Emeritus |
| Murphy, Nancey |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Christian
Philosophy |
| Murray, Rev. Dr. Stephen
Butler |
Skidmore College, Saratoga
Springs, NY |
College Chaplain, Lecturer in
Religion, Director of the Intercultural Center |
| Mustol, John S. |
Bethel Seminary San Diego |
Teaching Assistant |
| Nash, James A. |
|
Professor of Christian
Ethics, Retired |
| Nisly, L. Lamar |
Bluffton University |
Associate professor of
English |
| Nisly, Paul W. |
Messiah College |
|
| Nordling, Cherith Fee |
Calvin College |
Adjunct Professor of
Systematic Theology |
| O’Brien, J. Randall |
Baylor University |
Professor and Chair, Dept. of
Religion |
| O’Connor, Kathleen M. |
Columbia Theological
Seminary, Decatur, GA |
Professor of Old Testament |
| Ollenburger, Bob,PhD |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Professor of Biblical Studies |
| Olson, Dennis |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Professor of Old Testament |
| Olson, Roger E. |
Baylor University |
Professor of Theology |
| Osmer, Rick |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
|
| Padgett, Alan G. |
Luther Seminary |
Professor of Systematic
Theology |
| Padilla, Catherine F. |
Kairos Foundation |
Professor of Bible |
| Padilla, Rene |
Kairos Foundation |
President Emeritus |
| Padilla DeBorst, Ruth |
Latin American Theological
Fraternity |
President |
| Pallmeyer, Paul H. |
Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America |
Retired Director for
Evangelism for the ALC |
| Pasquarello, Dr. Michael |
Asbury Theological Seminary |
Assistant Professor of
Practical Theology |
| Park, Eung Chun |
San Francisco Theological
Seminary |
Associate Professor of New
Testament |
| Parko, Joe |
Atlanta Friends Meeting |
Retired Professor |
| Paul, Rev. Dr. Arthur |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Assistant Professor of Pastor
Theology |
| Payne, John B. |
Lancaster Theological
Seminary |
Professor Emeritus of Church
History |
| Peace, Richard |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Evangelism and
Spiritual Formation |
| Peterson, Dr. Rodney L. |
Boston Theological Institute |
Executive Director |
| Phelan, John E., Jr. |
North Park Theological
Seminary |
President and Dean |
| Philips, J. Davidson |
Columbia Theological Seminary |
Professor of New Testament |
| Pierard, Dr. Richard V. |
Gordon College |
Stephen Phillips Professor of
History |
| Placher, William C. |
Wabash College |
LaFollette Distinguished
Professor in the Humanities |
| Powell, Jeff |
Duke Law and Divinity Schools |
Professor of Divinity |
| Prescott, Dr. Bruce |
Mainstream Oklahoma Baptists |
Executive Director |
| Profitt, Anabel C. |
Lancaster Theological
Seminary |
Dean of the Seminary |
| Racine-Jones, Kathryn |
Notre Dame de Namur
University |
Campus Minister |
| Ramsey, Janet |
Luther Seminary |
Assoc. Prof. Congregational
Care Leadership |
| Redekopp, Alf |
Mennonite Heritage Center |
Director |
| Redigan, Kimberly, MA |
|
Catholic High School
Teacher/Pax Christi MI Board |
| Reese, Dr. Boyd T. |
Eastern Mennonite University |
Director of Libraries |
| Reid, David W. |
Vital Theology |
Publisher |
| Rempel, John D. |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Ass. Prof. Historical
Theology |
| Rensberger, David |
Interdenominational
Theological Center |
Prof. New Testament |
| Riswold, Caryn |
Illinois Colege |
Assistant Professor of
Religion |
| Rivera-Pagán, Luís N. |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Henry Winters Luce Professor
of Ecumenics |
| Roberts, Rev. Dr. Raymond R. |
Grace Presbyterian Church |
Pastor |
| Robinson, Elaine A. |
Brite Divinity School |
Assistant Professor or
Theology and Methodist Studies |
| Rodriguez, Rev. Dr. Daniel R. |
McCormick Theological
Seminary |
Professor Emeritus of Church
History |
| Rogers, Eugene F., Jr. |
University of Virginia |
Associate Professor |
| Russell, Rev. Dr. Horace O. |
Eastern Baptist Theological
Seminary |
Professor of Historical
Theology (Ret.) |
| Rutledge, Rev. Fleming |
|
Pastor |
| Sadler, Dr. Rodney S., Jr. |
Union—PSCE at Charlotte |
Assistant Professor of Bible |
| Sanders, Cheryl J. |
Howard University |
Professor of Christian Ethics |
| Sawyer, James R. |
Jim Elliot School |
Lead Teacher / Ass’t.
Administrator |
| Scalis, Charles J. |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Church History |
| Scheurer, William C. |
|
Author and Activist |
| Schmitz, Gladys |
School Sisters of Notre Dame,
Mankato |
SSND |
| Schofield-Bodt, Rev. Dr.
Brian |
Golden Hill United Methodist
Church |
Pastor |
| Scholer, David |
|
Professor of New Testament |
| Schuchart, John and Carrie |
The House of Peace, Ipswich,
MA |
Co-Directors |
| Schuler, Rev. Cody J. |
Dakota Wesleyan University |
Campus Pastor |
| Schwarzenberg, Carol |
United Methodist Church |
Elder (Retired) |
| Scorgie,Dr. Glen G. |
Bethel Seminary San Diego |
Professor of Theology |
| Scott, Dr. Lindy |
Wheaton College |
Associate Professor of
Spanish |
| Shank, David A. |
Mennonite Mission Network |
|
| Shank, Wilma |
Mennonite Mission Network |
|
| Shirley, Dr. Edward L. |
St. Edward’s University |
Department of Religious
Studies |
| Shuman, Joel James |
King’s College |
Department of Theology |
| Shurden, Walter B. |
Mercer University |
Professor of Christianity and
Executive Director of the Ctr. For Baptist Studies |
| Shuster, Marguerite |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Preaching |
| Simmons, Morgan |
Garrett/Evangelical Seminary |
Retired Professor |
| Singletary, Rev. Dr. Jon E.,
MSW |
Baylor University School of
Social Work |
Assistant Professor |
| Slessarev-Jamir, Helene |
Wheaton College |
Associate Professor of
Politics and International Relations/Dir. Of Urban Studies |
| Smith, Dr. Robin |
Victorville Church of the
Nazarene |
Senior Pastor |
| Sniegocki, John |
Xavier University |
Professor of Theology |
| Snodgras, Prof. Klyne |
North Park Theological
Seminary |
Paul W. Brandel Professor of
New Testament |
| Soards, Marion L. |
Louisville Presbyterian
Theol. Sem. |
Professor of New Testament
Studies |
| Sonderegger, Katherine |
Virginia Theological Seminary |
Professor |
| Super, Fr. David J. |
Diocese of Crookston, MN |
Catholic priest |
| Stam, Doris |
Latin America Mission |
|
| Stam, Juan |
Latin American Mission &
Nat’l. Univ. of Costa Rica |
|
| Stassen, Glen |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
Professor of Christian Ethics |
| Stauffer, Michael |
Wheaton College |
Associate Professor |
| Stewart, Dr. Sonja M. |
Western Theological Seminary |
Professor Emerita of
Christian Education |
| Stubbs, David |
Western Theological Seminary |
Assistant Professor of Ethics
and Theology |
| Swartley, Willard M. |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Prof. New Testament
(Emeritus) |
| Swartzenruber, Dr. Elaine K. |
Wake Forest University |
Ass. Prof. Religion –
Theology and Culture |
| Tankerlsey, Bruce |
East Texas Baptist University |
|
| Taylor, Mark |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Prof. Theology and Culture |
| Teall-Fleming, Dennis |
Queen of the Apostles
Catholic Church |
Director of Faith Formation |
| Teig, Dr. Mons A. |
Luther Seminary |
Professor of Worship |
| Thiemann, Ronald F. |
Harvard Divinity School |
Professor of Theology and
Religion and Society |
| Thistlethwaite, Dr. Susan |
Chicago Theological Seminary |
President and Professor of
Theology |
| Tirak, Joan |
Pax Christi |
Michigan Coordinators |
| Tobin, Mary Lynn |
David Community Church
(PCUSA) |
Pastor |
| Troyano, Tom |
|
|
| Tull, Rev. Dr. Patricia K. |
Louisville Presbyterian
Seminary |
Professor of Old Testament |
| Utz, John |
Duke Divinity School |
Visiting Assistant Prof. of
Lit. and Theology |
| Van Leeuwen, Raymond C. |
Eastern University |
Professor of Biblical Studies |
| Van Dyk, Dr. Leanne |
Western Theological Seminary |
Dean & Prof. Reformed
Theology |
| van Huyssteen, J. Wentzel |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
James I. McCrod Professor of
Theology and Science |
| Vanden Berghe, Jan |
Pax Christi (Flemish Section) |
Roman Catholic Priest |
| Verhey, Dr. Allen |
Duke Divinity School |
Professor of Christian Ethics |
| Volf, Dr. Miroslav |
Yale University |
Henry B. Wright Professor of
Systematic Theology and Director of Yale Center for Faith and Culture |
| Voth, Dr. Esteban |
United Bible Societies |
Translation Consultant |
| Wagener, Linda |
Fuller Theological Seminary |
SOP Assistant Dean |
| Wagner, Don |
North Park University,
Chicago |
Professor |
| Wagner, J. Ross |
Princeton Theological
Seminary |
Associate Professor of New
Testament |
| Wallis, Jim |
Sojourners |
Editor |
| Washburn, Thomas C., MD |
|
Teacher of Biomedical Ethics |
| Weaver, Dorothy Jean |
Eastern Mennonite Seminary |
Professor of New Testament |
| West, Dr. Cornel |
Princeton University |
Professor of Religion |
| Westermeyer, Paul |
Luther Seminary |
Professor of Church Music |
| Wheeler, Sondra |
Wesley Theological Seminary |
Martha Ashby Carr Professor
of Christian Ethics |
| Williams, Clifford |
Trinity College |
Professor of Philosophy |
| Williams, Dr. David Alan |
Taylor University College |
Academic Vice President,
Professor of Philosophical Theology and Ethics |
| Willimon, Will |
Duke University |
Former Dean of the Chapel and
Professor of Christian Ministry at Duke University |
| Wink, Johnny |
Ouachita Baptist University |
Professor |
| Wirzba, Norman |
Georgetown College |
Chair of Philosophy |
| Witherington, Dr. Ben |
Asbury Theological Seminary |
Professor of New Testament |
| Wood, Ralph C. |
Baylor University |
University Professor of
Theology and Literature |
| Wylie-Kellerman, Bill |
S.C.U.P.E. |
Director of Graduate
Theological Urban Studies |
| Yoder, Dr. Nathan E. |
Eastern Mennonite Seminary |
Associate Professor of Church
History |
| Yoder, Perry |
Assoc. Mennonite Biblical
Seminary |
Prof. Old Testament |
| Zappala, Celeste |
First UMC Germantown,
Phildelphia/Military Families Speak Out |
Member of both |
| Zimmerman, Fr. Greg |
|
Catholic Priest |
