As a minister of the Uniting Church in Australia I am obliged to be a part of the working process of the organisation. In our church we have chosen to be organised and governed through councils that elect working committees to carry out due process. It is an essentially democratic way to order the church as the process is designed to be inclusive and egalitarian.
Unfortunately this is not always the case as powerful and savvy people are able to use the process for their own egos and agendas.
I am happy to say that one committee that I serve on works well because the members have the interests of the people they serve in mind and they have worked on the challenges presented in relating to one another in a respectful and loving way. It seems that if we are willing to get to know one another our emphasis can shift from fulfilling an agenda to working together for the good of all.
It may sound idealistic and yet I believe it challenges the culture of competing agendas to that of consensus brought about through trust and healthy relationships.
I must say good on you the Central West Presbytery Strategic Mission Committee.
Kel Hodge
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