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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1969

Page

8

Evangelical Conservatism Recasts Role in Society Anew

In Minneapolis six day Congress on Evangelism, conservative evangelicals argue for active engagement with peace, racial equality and poverty without abandoning the gospel. Leaders like Oswald Hoffman and David Hubbard urge relating Christianity to world problems while preserving biblical authority. The trend mirrors a shift seen since the Berlin World Congress, signaling a transformed church posture and social involvement.

Minneapolis Oswald C. J. Hoffman David A. Hubbard Fuller Theological Seminary of Pasadent National Council of Churches Cop Council Jesus Salvation Army Billy Graham Evangelist Anaheim Graham Berlin U.S Mark Hatfield Vietnam Christ Hatfield

Long Beach Delegate Reports Electrifying Minneapolis Evangelism Congress

Dr George C Peek pastor at North Long Beach Brethren Church attended the U Congress of Evangelism in Minneapolis and described a strong spirit of unity with 5000 delegates from 95 denominations. He praised Billy Graham while noting debate over tying evangelism to social action and the broad speaker lineup.

George C. Peek North Long Beach Brethren Church U.S. Congress of Evangelism Minneapolis Hoffman Billy Graham Australia U.S Brooklyn Abernathy

Spurrlows at Wilkerson Youth Rally at Anaheim Center

Thousands of teens attend Melodyland Christian Center rally at the Anaheim Convention Center with David Wilkerson, author of The Cross and the Switchblade, and Spurrlows touring with full orchestra. The free event starts at 7:30 p.m., with Thurlow Spurr and the Spurrlows also featured.

Anaheim Convention Center Melodyland Christian Center David Wilkerson Pat Boone New York Thurlow Spurr the Spurrlows

Million Tourists Visit U S Virgin Islands Hit $125 Million

The Department of Commerce reports over a million tourists in the year ending June 30 in the Virgin Islands. The revenue totaled about $125 million, reflecting strong visitor interest and travel activity to Charlotte Amalie and surrounding areas.

Charlotte Amalie, V.l American Virgin Islands Department of Commerce

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