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Michael Kruse is chair of the General Assembly Mission Council
This blog is for General Assembly Mission Council leadership. Others are welcome to observe, but comments and discussion are limited to GAMC members and individuals designated by Mike Kruse.
We hope that by raising our awareness of the GAMC ministry context we will provide even more effective governance as GAMC elected members.
Linked articles and commentary on this blog do not necessarily reflect the positions of the GAMC or the PC(USA). They are presented here as information and for the purposes of fostering discussion.
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Welcome to the Context Blog
Welcome to the inaugural post of the Context blog. Each week I’ll be posting links to news that helps members of the General Assembly Mission Council better reflect on our context for mission. While all are welcome to view the blog, comments will be limited to members of the General Assembly Mission Council and invited guests.
The format will initially be a weekly post with links to news items of interest. We will see if other uses emerge as we go along. Feel free to visit as often as you like or not to visit at all. We are simply trying some new things and time will tell if this project is of value. Also, just a reminder that articles linked here do not necessarily represent the views of the GAMC or the PCUSA. They are presented to further reflection and discussion.
How Japan's religions confront tragedy
What role does religion play in how the Japanese cope with tragedy? Dan Gigoff, religion editor for CNN, offers some insight.
How Japan's religions confront tragedy
Church and Culture
The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators met last month and representatives from the Christian Reformed Church, the Moravian Church, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Presbyterian Church in Canada and the Reformed Church in America, discussed cultural changes that are having an impact on our denominations function.
When the church and culture collide
Baby Boomers and Divinity School
Time offers a short article on the rise of Baby Boomers entering seminary in pursuit of a second career.
Holy Enrollers: Why Boomers Are Going to Divinity School
Women Church Planters
MaryKate Morse offers some reflections on her experiences as a woman planting two churches.
Appropriate Charity
Prior to each Super Bowl, the NFL prints thousands of shirts and caps, half proclaiming one team as the champion and the other half proclaimin the other team. What happens to the apparel for the losing team? It is gived to charity. But some people question the legitimacy of this practice. The Huffington Post has an article that explains some of the controversy.
The NFL's T-Shirt Donation To World Vision: Charity Or Closet Cleaning?
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