A Word from our General Presbyter – July 9, 2020
By Ed Thompson I feel like I’m making progress in understanding racism and white privilege. I still have a long way to go, but at least I think I’m moving in the right direction. What was helpful was the 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. I mentioned that in [...]
224th General Assembly wrap-up from General Presbyter Ed Thompson
I’ve had a couple of days now to reflect on the 224th General Assembly. Three issues stand out for me. 1. Racism Reverend Gregory Bentley, co-moderator of the 224th General Assembly, conducts the closing prayer of the assembly. (Rick Jones photo) The death of George Floyd brought this [...]
224th General Assembly daily report 4 from General Presbyter Ed Thompson
J. Herbert Nelson was elected to another four-year term as Stated Clerk (photo by Randy Hobson). Day 4 of the General Assembly began with the election of the Stated Clerk. We heard the report of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee and then from the Stated Clerk himself. Commissioners [...]
224th General Assembly daily report 3 from General Presbyter Ed Thompson
Reverend Gregory Bentley, Co-Moderator of the 224th General Assembly (photo by Randy Hobson) The scariest part of Day 3 of the 224th General Assembly was the budget report. The income projections undergirding the 2021-2022 budgets need to be revised downward, significantly downward. They anticipate mission income to be [...]
A Word from our General Presbyter – June 25, 2020
By Ed Thompson Communication is the key to any relationship whether we’re talking about a business partnership, a marriage, or a pastorate. That’s especially true in a crisis. Even though it will soon be approaching four months, this coronavirus pandemic still qualifies as a crisis. Now more than ever, we [...]
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