They are working on the “rules” to govern the conversation at General Conference. It is taking forever and we are going deep into the weeds. So you have to wonder if John would think this was trifling away time and he did not have patience for trifling away time. Of course, back in John’s time, he just made the rules, so no need for laborious debate on a particular rule. And isn’t it ironic that the rule being most debated is whether to allow for “holy conversation” which allows for the setting aside of Robert’s Rules so people can share and listen in a different way. I am not a historian, but I do believe that the original purpose of the Conference was for the clergy to conference, to confer where and how they saw God at work and how God was leading the church forward and then to receive their assignment to go back out to the mission field. The theme of this year’s General Conference is Therefore, Go…but it is hard to see that spirit evident in the debate so far.
What Would John Wesley Think?
May 11, 2016
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Cindy I so appreciate your updates. As a sister from a different strain but with similiar issues, i am in prayer … and it is helpful to hear how things go. blessings.
It would be a shame if folks weren’t allowed to hear arguments for and against the issue. The debates are a vital part of making any decisions IMHO. Are they at risk?