“Rebuilding the Presbyterian Establishment” — Possbily Needed, Not As Suggested
December 11th, 2008 · Posted in Church Polity · 0 CommentsBeau Weston of Gruntled Center had a conversation with Bruce Reyes – Chow, moderator of the Presbyterian Church’s General Assembly, on the latest of Bruce’s “modcasts” — or conversations between himself and people of interest that are broadcast over the internet.
The conversation revolved around Beau’s paper — “Rebuilding The Presbyterian Establishment” – which is a call for complete restructuring of the denomination.
While I can see the need for changes in the denominational structure, my concern is that Beau is calling for a drastic shift away from a ore Biblical, Holy Spirit lead structure and more to a “big business” structure that focuses on leaders being selected more for their ability to run the business than for their love for God or the mission of the church.
I completely understand that the church is a business and needs sound business practices — but I also understand that it needs leaders who have a vision for what God’s will is and how we can be accomplishing that in the world.
Does the Presbyterian Church (USA) need restructuring?
Yes.
Are Beau Weston’s ideas the answer?
Not necessarily.
You can read Beau’s paper here — listen to his conversation with Bruce Reyes-Chow here — read his response to the conversation here — and read Bruce’s thoughts about it here.
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