Nathan Soderblom was a pastor...
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Nathan Soderblom was a pastor, professor, and archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden.
Soderblom's ministry in Europe and America brought Christians together in communion
and service. In 1920, he helped organize what later became the World Council of
Churches. He trusted Christ's grace to bind Christians together. In practice, however, he
found that doctrine divides Christians yet service unites. The differences
between Christians aren't trivial, but before or without theological consensus churches
can cooperate in practical ways benefiting humanity.
Soderblom struggled tirelessly for Christian unity and world peace, being the first pastor to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. He joyfully did his duty for Jesus Christ, because he experienced the deepest blessings Christ offers to his servants. Jesus' words are inscribed upon Soderblom's tomb in Uppsala's Cathedral: "When you have done all that is commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.' "
Soderblom struggled tirelessly for Christian unity and world peace, being the first pastor to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. He joyfully did his duty for Jesus Christ, because he experienced the deepest blessings Christ offers to his servants. Jesus' words are inscribed upon Soderblom's tomb in Uppsala's Cathedral: "When you have done all that is commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.' "
