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Message of Global Christian Forum recognizes brokenness, points to healing only in Christ

Message of Global Christian Forum recognizes brokenness, points to healing only in Christ

As the Global Christian Forum (GCF) concluded in Ghana this past week, the 250 participants from more than 60 countries and all streams of Christianity sent a message reflecting on their joint experience in Accra, Ghana. They had met from April 16-19 for the fourth GCF global gathering, with part of the program including a day trip to slave castles in Cape Coast where they offered a special service of lamentation.

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