Australian Christians have been called on to intervene – in prayer – as a crisis faces Aboriginal churches. The call coincides with the launch of One Land, One Saviour, a new book on ministry among Aboriginal people in Arnhem Land. The book is a collection of essays by 13 contributors, who between them represent more than 300 years service among Aboriginal people.
Its release comes at a significant time as recent developments have put Aboriginal issues back on the political agenda, and back in the public consciousness. “Part of the solution is a four-letter word – jobs” says co-editor Steve Etherington who has 30 years of experience in the Top End.
Mr Etherington says the drift of Aboriginal people to urban settings is accelerating and without employable skills, more demeaning dependency is the prospect....
Its release comes at a significant time as recent developments have put Aboriginal issues back on the political agenda, and back in the public consciousness. “Part of the solution is a four-letter word – jobs” says co-editor Steve Etherington who has 30 years of experience in the Top End.
Mr Etherington says the drift of Aboriginal people to urban settings is accelerating and without employable skills, more demeaning dependency is the prospect....
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