What's honored in a country will be cultivated there

The national gathering for the PC(USA) starts on Saturday. I’m proud of our General Assembly. It’s a biennial event where we wrestle with profound issues, listen to one another, and seek to discern God’s will. Not everyone agrees with the decisions. Many of the votes end up with a nearly 50/50 split. But we covenant to be a part of this process and find unity in our differences.

I love that the commissioners to the assembly are made up of equal parts laity and clergy. I love that people on the ground, worshiping in local churches, and struggling with particular budgets make decisions.

One thing always makes me pause though. When we get the age breakdown, it’s nothing short of horrendous.