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Jongimpi D. Papu

Jongimpi D. Papu

Ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister, Vice President for Family Ministries at Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division, and Ministerial Associate Secretary at the General Conference; PhD in Missiology with 37+ years of pastoral experience.

Jun 5, 2026

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Editorial: We Can Overcome by John Gimpy D. Papu.
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John Gimpy D. Papu, who holds a doctoral degree and Doctor of Ministry, is editor of Ministry.
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During the Civil Rights Movement, the song, quote, We Shall Overcome, end quote, offered hope amid despair, envisioning a future of harmony and brotherhood.
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The song is still sung in churches today, but what future do we envision? Growing up as a Christian, I worried I wouldn't be saved, a fear that nearly led me to abandon the faith.
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In my mind, quote, "We shall overcome," end quote, didn't include me.
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It sounded more like, quote, "They shall overcome," end quote.

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