“Five bread and two fish…”1–A theological quest for sustainability in a globalized world

Sustainability is the cry in today’s world by many concerned earth dwellers with a view of developing the earth’s resources in such a manner that it will not be depleted for future generations. Key to these developments is justice and equity regarding the redistribution of all goods and service on planet earth. The question is: What could theology and the church’s contribution be to this quest of sustainability of the earth’s resources? This paper is then an attempt to articulate theologically the contribution and thinking of the church about its role in ensuring sustainability from its position of faith in God.