Part 252.. On the cusp of change?

For those of a progressive disposition the proceedings on Saturday 2nd March at The Salvation Army Belonging and Believing  conference have gone well, if one believes the feedback accurately reflects the substance and tone of presentations and discussions.

The Territorial Leaders  have said: 

Be assured we are not talking about changing our vision of fullness of life for all with Jesus, or our mission - to share the good news, to serve others without discrimination, to nurture disciples of Jesus, to care for creation, to seek justice and Reconciliation - or our values of passion, compassion,  respect, mutual accountability, boldness and integrity,  or our calling to follow Jesus. Rather  we are talking about how we live this out together through discipleship that is radical and inclusive.

Radical and inclusive.

A question posed at the conference:

How can the UKI Territory shape discipleship that is exciting with a radical vision of belonging  committing, and serving the Kingdom of God through The Salvation Army?

That word radical again. 

The Membership Working Party will be taking on board the views expressed at the conference, together with the results of the Belonging and Believing Survey, and many other expressions of opinion. The next step will be for the Working Party  to make recommendations to Territorial leaders.  It is to be hoped that in the interests of transparency the recommendations and the reasoning behind them are placed in the public domain.

Let us hope the recommendations are radical and inclusive, not a damp squib.