Taking the Jesus Road: The Ministry of the Reformed Church in America Among Native AmericansWm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2005 - 512 من الصفحات The story of the Reformed Church's relationship to Native Americans is one of persistence and optimism in the face of overwhelming odds. Unfortunately, it's also a story that reflects all too well the sad record of U.S. dealings with America's first inhabitants. In this frank, well-balanced account of the Reformed Church's Native American missions and churches, LeRoy Koopman recounts the spiritual journey of the "Jesus Road" shared by Reformed and Native American Christians. "Taking the Jesus Road" outlines how government and church often cooperated with each other in implementing shifting policies that allowed the native peoples little or no voice in their own destiny. Koopman does not hesitate to point out how early missionaries often equated the Christian faith with white culture but also gives credit for their tireless efforts to seek a better life for the people they were serving. Much of the book is devoted to the stories of particular ministries, including the six Native American congregations that remain a vital part of the Reformed Church today. |
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Seven New Days for the American Indian An Overview of Policies and Attitudes | 1 |
Mission to Indians in New Netherland | 61 |
The Beginnings of Indian Mission in the West Columbian Memorial Church in Colony Oklahoma | 73 |
The Apache Mission at Fort Sill and the Apache Reformed Church in Apache Oklahoma | 101 |
The Comanche Mission at Fort Sill and the Comanche Reformed Church in Lawton Oklahoma | 156 |
The Mission in Mescalero New Mexico and the Mescalero Reformed Church | 209 |
The Jicarilla Apache Mission in Dulce New Mexico and the Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church | 265 |
The Mission in Winnebago Nebraska and the Winnebago Reformed Church | 339 |
The Mission in Macy Nebraska and the Umonhon Reformed Church | 389 |
The American Indian Council and the Native American Indian Ministries Council | 441 |
A Ministry of Hope | 455 |
Pastors Workers Administrators and Other Personnel of Native American Ministries | 457 |
Index | 477 |