Herein begins a simple story, ecumenical in tone, ecclesiological in foundation, contemplative in spirit, but still a simple story from a seeker of divine truth.
Jesus said, “I do not pray for these only, but also for those who
believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. (John 17: 20–21)
The Seeking: That we may all be one in Christ, let us begin
Methodist - Catholic Dialogue Ut unum Sintan Essay Published by Ecumenical Trends Ut unum sint and Geoffrey Wainwrights’ Response, by Edward C. Andercheck.
The Seeker: E. C. Andercheck, A Benedictine Oblate of Saint Meinrad
and historical theologian, he combines this spirituality with the experience of
decades of ministry and leadership to create the unbridled strategic thinking that
lies beneath his research and writing. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Duke
Divinity in the Theology of Christian Leadership, and a Master of Theological
Studies from Vanderbilt Divinity, he has written on ecumenism, practical
theology, social justice and the Leadership of Martin Luther King Jr.. His
research focuses on spirituality, ecclesiology and ecumenism.