Not long ago we used to have a nine hour round trip in order to have a 90 to 120 minute meeting. We still meet face to face but the majority of meetings are remote with two hubs and individuals able to join as well. Higher attendance levels and a lot less travel time.
Spent the evening with a congregation in Norwood at a service which marked a stage in their growth and in their relationship with their pastor. The Congregation have demonstrated their capacity to stand as a body in full status without requiring outside aid for their ongoing work. Financially and spiritually they are on their own …
The opening session of the 2019 Presbyterian Church of Queensland General Assembly was conducted tonight. Rev Phil Strong was recognised as the moderator of this year’s assembly, and it was a privilege for Rev Davo Gunning and myself to be introduced as Phil’s chaplains for this year. I’ll a few updates, starting tomorrow.
The General Assembly have unanimously elected the Reverend Phil Strong as Moderator-Elect (moderator of the 2019 General Assembly). Phil is on staff at Creek Road Presbyterian and is Moderator of the South Australian Assembly and Presbytery, being an Assessor (appointed member) of those bodies. He is functioning as project manager of the Adelaide Churches revitalization …
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