Why should we as Christians care about the MDGs?

Part of what we're looking to do is collect and create the best resources for establishing the deep theological foundation and context for this mission of global reconciliation. An excellent example is this paper prepared by the Rev. Dr. Ian Douglas (Ian is vice-president of EGR's board and a professor of world mission and Christianity at Episcopal Divinity School) for the House of Bishops' meeting this past March.

Ian gives an excellent exposition of the shifting of mission from something done by voluntary associations of the church to the "central calling of the Church," takes us through the scriptural proscription for mission and engagement with the world and finally leads us to the MDGs as a 21st century incarnation of the Church's mission. It's a must read -- and you can read it here.