Ambassador for Liberty
Building bridges of faith, friendship and freedom
By B. B. Beach
Paperback, 192 pages
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ISBN: 9780828026598
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If you’ve never heard of Bert B. Beach, you’re not alone! This Seventh-day Adventist “statesman,” as some have called him, is probably better known by other churches’ world or national leaders than by the members of his own denomination. So who is this man?
The son of missionary parents, Bert was born into church work. His family entertained visiting pastors, teachers, and church administrators frequently, and Bert was just as interested in theological debates as administrative discussions. Not surprisingly, his potential was discovered early—he became the principal of a church school in California at the ripe age of 21. By all appearances it was the beginning of a solid career in education.
But God had additional plans in mind for him, plans that included religious liberty and interchurch relations on a global scale. Bert would eventually learn five languages, work on six of the seven continents, and rub shoulders with some of the world’s most influential religious leaders. Step by faithful step, this man has been determined to follow Jesus’ path—and God’s direct leading in his life is both humbling and inspiring.
PART I: BEING
- My First Glimpse of Life: The French Alps
- The Church in Europe Reorganizes
- Black Clouds Gather: The War Years
- Life at Pacific Union College
- A Learning Experience
- Postgraduate Work
- Dr. Jean Nussbaum
- Italy Calls
- A Half-Century Love Story
- Encouragement and Life Imprints
- Speaking Well
PART II: DOING
- Into Division Administration
- An Observer to Vatican II
- Early Travels for the Church
- Life-altering Events
- A Religious Liberty Lesson
- Czechoslovakia: From Banned to Free
- Travels in Africa
- Speaking the Truth
- Public Affairs and Religious Liberty--New Global Approach
- Crisis in Nicaragua
- Recognized by the United Nations
- Papal Audiences
- Calendar Reform
- Interchurch relations
- A Half Century of Visits to Poland
- Clubs and Associations--Unexpected Fallout
- Writer Malgre Lui
PART III: THINKING
- Bridge Building: A Life Work of Hope
- The Adventist Christian and Politics
- A Changing Church
- Taking a Stand
- Places and Events With Special Meaning
- Random Experiences
- Trust and True Identity
- A Pilgrimage With Friends
- Travel and Other Reflections
- Money and Possessions
- What a Universe! What a God! What Lessons!
- The Revived Spiritual Life
Appendix
- Honors and Distinctions
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