Blogger for Moderator? Yes, of course

Here's a sure sign the church is entering a new era. Bruce Reyes-Chow, pastor and blogger from San Francisco has been nominated by his presbytery to run for GA moderator. 

Understanding that the Moderator is “to be a sign of the bond of unity, community, and mission in the life of the church; and that that Moderator serves as an ambassador of the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace, telling the story of the church’s life and upholding the people of God through prayer”, (OGA Document H–1.4) we believe Bruce Reyes Chow is the one called to this position because: 

• The church needs an infusion of positive energy.  Bruce Reyes Chow (BRC) brings an active and engaging presence that draws individuals from all sides to the Table and that encourages the building of trust.

• The church needs empowering, Christ-centered leadership.  BRC’s pastoral style and personality draws individuals into a deeper relationship with Christ that empowers leadership of all backgrounds, racial-ethnicities, age, and theological persuasions.

• The church needs someone who understands the many facets of ministry in the PCUSA.  BRC has given 20 years to the church – 8 as an elder and 12 as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament – serving with excellence on presbytery committees, GA committees, GAC committees, ecumenical groups, planning teams, consultant panels, as a speaker, as a preacher, as a teacher and more.

• The church needs someone who is not afraid to speak the truth. BRC is authentic in his role as a Minister of the Word & Sacrament and is eager to engage in open, honest conversation about the state of the church, the cultures in which we live, and the world.

• The church needs a Moderator who can be a healthy presence to our congregations throughout the denomination.  As the organizing pastor of a congregation in the ‘.com’ world of urban, San Francisco, BRC has a much needed perspective about the past, present, and future of the church.

• For more more information about Bruce’s opinions and convictions,you can also visit his personal/pastoral blog at www.reyes-chow.com.

 

Go read his blog, sign up for his RSS feed, and engage him in conversation. Tell you friends and colleagues about him, and send a link to his blog to your commissioners. Let's see what a Moderator 2.0 looks like. 

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Comments

[DennisS]

Oops. Didn't see that the first link, the one on his name, is in regard to standing as GA Moderator. Carry on...

I haven't been in PCUSA circles long enough to know if having the endorsement of his particular Presbytery is a help or hinderance.

[DennisS]

You may want to add the link to the blog which is specific to his standing... http://www.mod.reyes-chow.com/