That All may have Life in Fullness

24th general council
Accra, Ghana : July 30 to August 13 2004

In a world where many struggle to survive, our faith in Jesus Christ asks what life in fullness means and what life in fullness for all requires.

The promise of life calls us to renew our covenant as a family of churches, our mission among God's people and our spiritual life as Reformed congregations.

A great gathering has begun!

Towards the end of July 2004, delegations from over 200 Congregational, Presbyterian, Reformed, and United churches in more than 100 countries will gather in Accra, Ghana, to bear witness to their common faith in the lordship of Jesus Christ.

The 24th general council of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches will be a celebration of life and faith at the start of a new century. Guided by the theme "That All may have Life in Fullness" (John 10.10), participants will reflect on the threats and challenges to life while seeking God's will for our response.

The general council meets every seven years. It is the Alliance's highest governing body, with delegates from over 200 member churches around the world.

The 23rd general council (Debrecen, 1997) is best known for its call to member churches to engage in a common process of recognition, education and confession of faith in relation to worldwide economic injustice and environmental destruction. As these problems deepen, the World Alliance sees the theme of "Life in Fullness" in clear continuity with the Debrecen discussion and enabling member churches to take their response a step forward.