Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim)2011-06-212011-06-212011-06Dreyer, W.A., 2011, ‘Journey from isolation’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 67(1), Art. #869, 9 pages. DOI: 10.4102/hts.v67i1.869 [http://www.hts.org.za]0259-942210.4102/hts.v67i1.869http://hdl.handle.net/2263/16908Since the Ottawa Consultation in 1982, the relationship between the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (NHKA) and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) was nonexistent. In the NHKA it became progressively clear that it would be impossible to travel the road of faith alone. This article examined the factors which contributed to the growing isolation of the NHKA, especially nationalism, a particularistic ecclesiology and the rejection of Apartheid by international ecumenical bodies. It also reflected on efforts of the NHKA to return to the international ecumenical movement.en© 2011. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Ecumenical isolationOttawa Consultation, 1982World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC)Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van AfrikaChurch -- UnityEcumenical movementArticle