It's hard to believe my week in Anderson is over. At least for me and the responsibilities I have, there is too much going on here, leaving me a little tired and certainly read to return home.
The General Assembly wrapped up Wednesday, and did so in less than one and one-half hours. The Strategic Visioning report was given, as I announced earlier, the new mission statement was presented: "Transforming Culture by being the Body of Christ." The statement is invigorating, but I am not convinced the strategic objectives developed are. A resolution on Non-Discrimination in Ministry was passed (almost unanimously), essentially calling us to minister to all people regardless of their immigration status.
The Wednesday evening service is typically the grand finale of the NAC, and includes an emphasis on foreign missions. For me, this year's version was somewhat anti-climactic. It's hard to replicate experiences and expected feelings year after year.
Overall, this year's North American Convention was a good experience for me. Upon reflection, the major highlights were some of the connections I made behind the scenes as opposed to the more formal events. That's not a bad thing, but reflects the need for fellowship and interaction that we need, both personally and within our movement.
The General Assembly wrapped up Wednesday, and did so in less than one and one-half hours. The Strategic Visioning report was given, as I announced earlier, the new mission statement was presented: "Transforming Culture by being the Body of Christ." The statement is invigorating, but I am not convinced the strategic objectives developed are. A resolution on Non-Discrimination in Ministry was passed (almost unanimously), essentially calling us to minister to all people regardless of their immigration status.
The Wednesday evening service is typically the grand finale of the NAC, and includes an emphasis on foreign missions. For me, this year's version was somewhat anti-climactic. It's hard to replicate experiences and expected feelings year after year.
Overall, this year's North American Convention was a good experience for me. Upon reflection, the major highlights were some of the connections I made behind the scenes as opposed to the more formal events. That's not a bad thing, but reflects the need for fellowship and interaction that we need, both personally and within our movement.
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