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A History of the Church of God (Anderson, IN) in Paraguay
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491_9783639124996
This is the story of the Church of God in Paraguay,beginning in 1974. At the turn of the century, Germanimmigrants settled South America. It was among theseGerman settlers that the Church of God in Argentina,Brazil and Paraguay was established. Part I studies the founding of the Church of God inBrazil and Argentina. Because of the strong Germaninfluence within the Church of God in the southerncone, issues such as culture, tradition, andworldview have impacted the growth and focus of theChurch in that region. Part II deals with the History of the Church of Godin Paraguay. The work reveals the process ofindigenization Paraguay has undergone throughout itsdevelopment. The Church of God has sought ways tobecome culturally relevant to the diverse populationsthat exist within Paraguay. Also, socio-cultural andpolitical aspects that have shaped the Church inParaguay are analyzed.The Church in Paraguay is studied as a missionarypost, as an established church and as a church inexpansion. The last portion of this work assesses andenvisions what the future might look like, pointingto challenges and opportunities, in light of its richhistory.
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