November, 1988
07/06/2022
In November, 1988 the ACROSS Board decided to explore the possibility of initiating an integrated program – (Agriculture, Livestock, Education, Health and Water Development) in areas of Sudan under the control of SPLA (80% of South).
It was a difficult decision. At previous Board, the subject was rejected as a discussion item. The church had been consulted and approved.
There was no question of supporting SPLA – any agreement would be with Sudan Releif and Rehabilitation Association (SRRA).
ACROSS would operate under the umbrella of UN’s Operation Lifeline Sudan.
A lot of opposition to the decision – CMS (UK) withdrew.
John and Dianne Boyer resigned from CMS and joined SUM so they could continue with