Harare 1998, the Eighth Assembly of the World Council of Churches, was designed to set new directions for the world body in this its jubilee year. In this article expectations and key issues are identified. The WCC at Harare modeled a new style for world conferences that gives space for expression and even confrontation of differing interests and convictions with cross-fertilization by delegates and invited guests. Priority issues for the world body in mission and evangelism are identified.
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