The church and the creation care movement have lost another leader – this time to Covid. Our sisters and brothers in the Central European region are mourning the loss of one of their own recently. Corneliu Constantineau was a key evangelical leader and strong supporter of the creation care movement in that area. Steve Michmerhuizen, who is recovering from Covid himself, shares this:

With sadness we announce the passing of Prof. univ. dr. habil. Corneliu Constantineanu of Timisoara, Romania on March 17, 2021.  Dr. Constantineanu was a warm, friendly, brother in Christ to many, father and husband to his family, and constant supporter of our work in Creation Care.  As a scholar, Corneliu was a brilliant theologian, prolific writer and editor whose contributions to the theological debate and development in this part of the world have been stopped short by his departure from our crowded hours together in classroom, conference and congregation.  Our series, Creation Care in Central and Eastern Europe recognizes his indefatigable support and enthusiasm for bringing God’s people into full understanding of our role as stewards of God’s Good Creation. 

There is more from Dr. Chris Wright at Langham:

In all the tributes that have poured in, a common note is that people will remember Corneliu not just for what he did and accomplished, but for who he was, for his spiritual zeal, his warmth and generosity, his wide smiles and welcoming hugs, and his inimitable and infectious laugh. Like Daniel, a man greatly loved and highly esteemed. 

Read more here.

Resonate Global Mission, under the guidance of Steve Michmerhuizen, is organizing a year-long series of seminar sessions looking at the Christian’s role as steward of God’s creation in Central and Eastern Europe. These sessions will bring together speakers and participants for a 90-minute session and will include presentations by guests with discussion/Q&A time.

Session 1 is next week, 10 March at 13:00 CET and features Pastor Beredi Dusan Bera of Novi Sad (Serbia) and Dave Bookless discussing the topic of God’s Word and Creation Care. Registration is free but required, is limited to 100 people, and with preference given to those in the Central European region.*

Future session topics include the following, one session per month:
• God’s Word and Creation Care
• God’s World and Creation Care
• God’s Work for Us and Creation Care
• Creation Care and Culture: Already Stewards
• Climate Change: A Global Issue Facing Future Generations
• Creation Care in the Urban Landscape
• Creation Care Around the World
• Creation Care with the Church: Preaching and Teaching
• Creation Care with the Church: Worship and Liturgy
• Creation Care with the Church: Community

One registration will cover all future seminars. More information is here. Registration link here.

[*Would you like to see a seminar series like this for your region? Contact Ed or Dave – we’d love to help you organize it!]