Preacher: Paul Dekar
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Paul Dekar
Paul R. Dekar is a Professor Emeritus of Evangelism and Mission, a social activist, and a prolific author known for his work in peacemaking and Christian monasticism. Over a teaching career spanning more than 30 years, he has held positions at institutions including Memphis Theological Seminary, McMaster Divinity College, and Whitley College at the University of Melbourne. Paul's career has been defined by the intersection of scholarship, spirituality, and nonviolent activism. He has held leadership roles such as National Council Chair for the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR-USA) and has been deeply involved with the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America. Although living in Canada, he has spent several periods teaching in Australia, and maintains strong links with the Community of the Transfiguration here, a monastic community about which he has published a history.
Sermons by Paul Dekar
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8 July, 2007
We seek to live and practice non-violence as the only way to overcome injustice, persecution, tyranny and violence and build cultures of peace.

