With the Curiosity of an Oddity from a Bygone Era: The GOCN Conversation and its contribution to mission to the West

Authors

  • Andrew A. Groza Harvest Bible College

Keywords:

GOCN, Mission, Western Missiology, Missio Dei, Kingdom, Trinitarian theology, Culture,

Author Biography

Andrew A. Groza, Harvest Bible College

Andrew Groza was on the leadership team of the youth and young adult department of Faith Christian Church in Melbourne for almost 12 years; 5 of which were served on staff as the youth and young adult pastor. Currently, Andrew ministers at one of FCC’s extension campuses through preaching and serving on the core leadership team. He completed his Masters of Ministry through Harvest Bible College in 2013 and works full time as lecturer with Harvest Bible College in their VET department. He has co-authored an article in New Frontiers published by Mosaic Press.

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Published

2015-05-18

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No. 1 (2015)

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