Based on "Resolution on Africa" approved by the 215th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the study is intended for adults of all ages. Former Stated Clerk, the Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, notes that the study guide invites us to explore "our calling to be partners with Christians in Africa—and to do something about it!"
The study guide [PDF] has six sessions, but there probably is more material than can be covered in six one-hour sessions. Options are to expand the number of sessions or to be selective about the discussion questions to keep to a shorter time frame. The guide includes the resolution.
The sessions address a comprehensive range of topics and concerns:
- Introduction to Africa and the Church in Africa
- Singing a New Song:The African Church
- Diseases of Poverty (HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis) and Health Issues
- Human Rights
- Development
- The Role of the PC(USA) with the Churches in Africa
In the closing words of the resolution [PDF]:
"Christians in Africa sing and pray every day for the kingdom of God. We can do no less than join them—and in so doing fortify and renew our faith by sharing the pilgrimage of God’s people everywhere who seek justice, peace, and freedom. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) joins African church partners in working for the liberation of all people worldwide."