Tag: General Assembly Council
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Turning mazes into labyrinths
From the Presbyterian News Service: Turning mazes into labyrinths. The joint session between the General Assembly Council and the Middle Governing Bodies has finished. It was a useful and productive time, even if it was a bit overwhelming. The article linked here is from the Presbyterian News Service and gives an overview. Perhaps I can…
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Time to Drop “Presbyterian” from the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
After two years on the General Assembly Council, I have come to a conclusion. It is time for the Presbyterian Church (USA) to sever its relationship with the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) and reclaim the Presbyterian name. The PPC has effectively demonstrated that it cannot make sound decisions that honor the denomination. I will present…
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My Metaphor for the September GAC Meeting
I checked my email this evening, and a message reminded me to make arrangements for the September General Assembly Council meeting. This will be the first-ever joint meeting with GAC and Presbytery Executives. Furthermore, we will be living into a reconfigured GAC structure with a new moderator, a new Executive Director, and staff who are…
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PC(USA) treasury official charged with embezzlement
PC(USA) treasury official charged with embezzlement is a news release from the Presbyterian News Service. Judy Golliher has been fired after embezzling more than $100,000 in recent months. I can't express how stunning this is! As a GAC member working with Mission Support Services, I have worked with Judy over the past two years, and…
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PCUSA Release about new Executive Director
Here is a link to the Presbyterian New Service article about the Executive Director we elected yesterday. Linda Bryant Valentine elected to head GAC You might be interested to know that her mother is Census Bureau Director and Peace, Unity, and Task Force member Barbara Bryant. Valentine's most recent job has been at Opportunity International,…
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New GAC Exec.
The GAC voted to approve Linda Bryant Valentine as the executive director of the GAC. You can click here to read her bio I posted a few days ago. She will assume official duties on July 1, assuming confirmation by the GA next month. I look forward to seeing how the work of the GAC…
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A Reflection on the GAC and Communication
Possibly my single biggest frustration with work at the General Assembly Council is poor communication. While there is an improvement, I believe we did a mediocre job communicating our message about decisions made at our last two GAC meetings. My biggest complaint when I talk with Presbyterians is that they never hear what the GAC…
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Missouri Union, Here I Come
I am headed to central Missouri today to meet with the good folks at Missouri Union Presbytery. I will be part of a panel discussing the changes at the GAC. The Reformed-Angler (Denis Hancock) will be there. I expect to see a few other familiar faces. I'll let you know if anything newsworthy happens.
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Search Committee Nominates “Management Visionary” for GAC Executive Director
The following is a press release this morning form GAC Executive Director John Dettrick: Search Committee Nominates “Management Visionary” for GAC Executive Director “The world needs the Presbyterian Church,” says Chicago area executive and long-time Presbyterian May 10, 2006, LOUISVILLE, KY – Linda Bryant Valentine, Hinsdale IL, near Chicago, has been named by a search…
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General Assembly Council: The Big Picture
The General Assembly Council (GAC) of the Presbyterian Church, USA, met last week, and significant changes have been made to how the GAC will operate. Announcements about those changes have been made today. I think it is important for those trying to place the changes in context to keep in mind the entire Mission Work…