I was born in 1959. Raised in an Evangelical tradition, I swerved into mainline Christianity via the Presbyterian Church, USA, as a young adult. Still, I have never felt in sync with any institutional expression of the Church I have encountered in USAmerica.
At the same time, I have witnessed a dramatic collapse of the institutional Church. People that once were faithful attendees no longer are. They haven’t changed their attitude toward God. They can’t connect what they know of God with church institutions. Some have begun meeting outside of existing structures to explore how to be a Christ-centered community. They fit the mold of what many are calling the Emerging Church.
In 2004, I was elected to the denominational board of the Presbyterian Church (USA), called the General Assembly Council. I have the distinct privilege of participating in and seeing the operation of a mainline denomination in this chaotic period in history. It gives me a unique perspective I could not have had from other denominational or faith-oriented activities I have participated in.
Finally, I am a bit of a visionary. I feel compelled to discern order, knowledge, and wisdom from what I see happening. If I have something along the way that connects with you, that will be satisfaction for me. Agree or disagree, I welcome your thoughts along this journey. Mostly, I am just looking for some friendly conversation along the way.
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