"Who are we called to be?" What parts of our historical and theological heritage are still valid today, and what parts need to be reviewed in the light of contemporary challenges?

1.2. Gospel and cultures

The 22nd general council said, "We recognize that the gospel illuminates culture. To a degree, culture also illuminates our understanding of the gospel." The subsection explores this relationship further.

1.3. Witnessing together in context

Christians witness in varying contexts. The mission of God often demands that people express their faith in new ways that illumine our unity in Christ.

Section II: Justice for all creation

2.1. Reformed faith and economic justice

This subsection examines issues of economic justice in today's world from the perspective of Reformed faith.

2.2. Creation and justice

Environmental crises threaten life on our planet. Reformed faith calls us to be faithful stewards, and to work towards a justice that includes all creation.

2.3. National and ethnic identity

Roughly 5,000 ethnic groups live in 200 states in our world. How are they to live together? How best to protect the integrity of human community in all of its plurality? How does our understanding of Christian community help?

Section III: Partnership in God's Mission

Affirming/Challenging/Transforming

This section addresses partnership between women and men within the church and throughout society. In three phases it asks: How can we affirm the gifts for ministry of both women and men? How can we challenge injustice related to gender? How can we be transformed by the Holy Spirit to become partners in mission with God in the world today?