Church Renewal by Diane Knippers
Reprinted from a talk given to the Association of Church Renewal Confessing Christ Conference in Indianapolis, IN, October 2002.  Knippers explains that "Reformation is simply one of the ongoing tasks of the church.  And we must look for the blessing of this work--that our most difficult battles may produce incredible gifts for our children's children."  The attributes of the contemporary reform movements are: It is mature and diverse; it is ecumenical; it is profoundly theological; it addresses moral issues; it is global; it is generational."     Jan/Feb 2003 Theology Matters    p. 4