Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 19 Moderators Report Share Posted May 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 19 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 19 1) Thanks to Spectrum for the above photo image. 2) General Conference 2022 is coming. I am holding this thread in reserve for future news releases about that session. phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 20 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 20 This thread is now unlocked. The following article, with links, informs you of an agenda that is some 111 pages in length. General Conference Releases 2022 Session Agenda (spectrummagazine.org) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 20 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 20 The following link takes you to the 111-page agenda. https://gcsession.org/files/business/session-agenda.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 20 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 20 I have not read the agenda in depth, yet. But, I have skimmed over major parts of it. I question whether or not it is really necessary to proscribe and prescribe in detail some (not all) of what is in the agenda. In my perspective local congregations are often properly able to make decisions without being told in specific detail what to do. Example: Congregations are to be told that a request from a member to be removed from membership is to be voted either yes or no, but it is not to be discussed. AS a former pastor, we always discussed such before we voted. As a former pastor, my approach to the Church Manual, was that it advised the local congregation as what to do and what not to do. I did not consider it to be mandatory. Some may consider that position to be problematic. I did not as that still left the Local Conference with the authority to become involved with any congregation that "departed from the faith." phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted May 22 Members Report Share Posted May 22 On 5/20/2022 at 9:13 AM, Gregory Matthews said: I question whether or not it is really necessary to proscribe and prescribe in detail some (not all) of what is in the agenda. In my perspective local congregations are often properly able to make decisions without being told in specific detail what to do. Example: Congregations are to be told that a request from a member to be removed from membership is to be voted either yes or no, but it is not to be discussed. AS a former pastor, we always discussed such before we voted. As a former pastor, my approach to the Church Manual, was that it advised the local congregation as what to do and what not to do. I did not consider it to be mandatory. Some may consider that position to be problematic. I did not as that still left the Local Conference with the authority to become involved with any congregation that "departed from the faith." I'm in agreement!! I don't believe I've ever been to a General Conference?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 23 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 23 The following news release is of interest. A Behind-the-Scenes Look at GC Session 2022 | Adventist Review phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 28 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 28 On voting at the GC, see: Delegates Trained on Electronic Voting Ahead of GC Session | Adventist Review phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 28 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 28 On voting at the GC, see: Delegates Trained on Electronic Voting Ahead of GC Session | Adventist Review phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 28 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 28 For issues on planning this coming session, see: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at GC Session 2022 | Adventist Review phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 28 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 28 For people with special needs, see: GC Session Increases Visibility for Special Needs Members | Adventist Review phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 28 Author Moderators Report Share Posted May 28 It will be a Hybrid session: https://adventistreview.org/news/hybrid-gc-session-will-feature-new-events-initiatives/ phkrause 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 2 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 2 Several changes and issues. https://atoday.org/61st-general-conference-session-something-old-with-some-things-new/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 2 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 2 The following link takes you to a link to an audio discussion of the upcoming General Conference. https://spectrummagazine.org/interviews/2022/bonnie-dwyer-general-conference-session-adventist-voices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 4 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 4 For how the Nominating Committee works see: https://www.adventistworld.org/adventist-leaders-share-how-a-nominating-committee-works/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 4 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 4 For comments on the agenda see: https://spectrummagazine.org/views/2022/what-gc-session-agenda-and-whats-missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 4 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 4 For news & commentary from Adventist Today, see: https://atoday.org/61st-general-conference-session-something-old-with-some-things-new/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 4 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 4 The published General conference agenda calls for a vote to require SDA congregations to establish the position of Spirit of Prophecy Writings Coordinator, who will also serve on the local Church Board. I have some concerns about this position: · I think that the local church is wise enough to determine the leadership positions that they need to function. I do not think that this is a subject that needs to be decided by the General Conference meeting in session. · It would seem to me that the local congregational pastor would have the responsibility to address this issue, if the local congregation needed such addressed. · The membership if the SDA church is divided on some aspects of the relationship that EGW and her writings should have to the Church at large. I cannot assume that every person who might be placed in this position would have the knowledge and wisdom to properly address it. · This has the potential to cause conflict between the doctrinal position of this coordinator and the local pastor. · I believe that it is highly likely the Christian world at large will consider this positon to indicate that the SDA Church is a sect that places the writings of EGW above that of the Bible. · I consider it to be ludicrous to advocate for this positon when there is no call to place a person in a position to advocate for the primacy of the Bible in understanding our doctrinal beliefs. In brief, my personal position is: This is the most ill-conceived recommendation that I have seen from the General Conference. It should be soundly rejected. A rejection of this is not a rejection of Ellen White: · We are the denomination that we are today largely due to the leadership advice that Ellen white gave us during our developing years. · Our early leaders studied the Bible in depth to determine our doctrines. · Ellen White gave us wise advice as to our mission to the secular world and in developing our administrative structure. · We are indebted to her advice in our focus on world-wide missions, media ministry, medical ministry and in publishing our ministry magazines and books. We would not be where we are today in these areas if it had not been for the advice of Ellen white. · God used her in our developing years. But, this proposal is short-sighted and should be rejected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 5 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 5 If you want to know how the following joke is related to the coming General Conference, click on the Spectrum link that I will enter. https://spectrummagazine.org/interviews/2022/announcing-global-adventist-conversations Quote There’s an old joke about the pope and a rabbi. The chief rabbi of the largest synagogue in Jerusalem goes to the Vatican to have a conversation with the pope. During their chat, the pope pulls out a telephone, dials a number, and has a very quick conversation. After the call the rabbi asks, “Who was that?” And the pope replies, “That was God. Do you want to call?” The rabbi shrugs and says, “Why not?” Well, the pope cautions, “Are you sure, it costs $50,000 per minute?” The rabbi waves him off, “Never mind, that’s too expensive.” A year later the pope visits Jerusalem. The rabbi picks him up from the airport and on the long drive to his home, the rabbi casually calls up God and all three of them chat leisurely. When the rabbi hangs up, the pope says, “That was incredible. I’ve never spoken to God that long. How in the world can you afford it? The rabbi replies, “Oh, it’s only 50 cents.” The pope is doubly shocked. “How can that be?” The rabbi replies, “Here it’s a local call.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 5 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 5 For a Spectrum comment, see: https://spectrummagazine.org/views/2022/elder-wilson-its-time-go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 I was supposed to be the last Friday But caught COVID (very mild as am vaccined) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 6 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 6 The following link will provide you with the 268 names of the members of the Nominating committee and the 11 alternates. The Members of the 2022 GC Session Nominating Committee (spectrummagazine.org) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 7 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 7 During the GC Sessions, The Adventist Review typically prints a daily special edition. The following link will take you to #1. https://adventistreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AR-GCS-BULL-1.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 7 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 7 The Nominating Committee has recommended Ted Wilson for GC President. The final decision was made by a vote of the delegates. The Chair did not allow for any discussion prior to the vote. In the final vote, 1,284 delegates voted for Ted Wilson and 431 voted against him. Ted Wilson will now serve for an additional three (3) years until the next General Conference Session in 2025. See: https://spectrummagazine.org/news/2022/ted-n-c-wilson-reelected-third-term-gc-president Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 7 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 7 The Presidents Report delivered on Monday contains much of both interest and of value: World Church President Delivers Ministry Highlights and Significant Achievements Over Past Seven Years | Adventist News Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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