Cooperate with leaders
by Lloyd L. Miller, Goshen, Ind.Regarding the restructuring of Mennonite Church USA: To assume that our denomination got everything “right” in 2001 is ludicrous. I heartily applaud the courage of our Mennonite Church USA Executive Board in listening carefully to all parts of the church in the six-year review. Having worked in conference leadership for the past 11 years, I am aware of friction, duplication and lack of coordination that is currently in our system. Transformation of all parts of the church needs to be an ongoing discernment as we faithfully discover the next steps for our church. I encourage all of us to prayerfully cooperate with our designated leaders and join in a collective effort to overhaul, release and enhance God’s transformative future.
Associated Article: Executive Board wants radical changes for Mennonite Church USA structures
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