Mary Tanner DBE

Toward a Common Future

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In the context of his masterly telling of the story of the modern ecumenical movement, Dr. Rusch reflects on how to regain momentum in the move to unity in a time of stagnation. He urges churches to receive formally the results of their ecumenical dialogues by way of declarations that issue in closer relations and shared mission. The author's challenge deserves serious consideration by those charged with guiding the pilgrimage to unity today. A positive response might lead some churches away from self absorption and re-ignite in them a commitment to unity.”