What does it mean to be a worldwide church?
“The 2008 General Conference created the Worldwide Nature of the Church study committee after the denomination made a step toward reorganizing so it does not appear to be a U.S. church, with satellite locations in Africa, Asia and Europe. “
I am contemplating that exact sentiment as I sit here in our joint meeting with the Study Committee and the Connectional Table. We are here in Manila, Philippines contemplating this idea…
What would you say to the Church if you could? What are the words, thoughts, and insights that you have for leaders of our denomination? These are tough and heave questions. Are we moving towards regional conferences rather than central conferences and jurisdictions? What happens if the constitutional amendments fail? What happens if they pass?
Is the Church ready to let young people in our denomination step up to the plate and serve in roles of leadership? Are we as a denomination ready to have a shift in our thinking? What will our Church look like in 20 years if we maintain the status quo?
More thoughts to come soon…
