International Theological Council meets at Sunbury Court

History was made at Sunbury Court earlier this month when a joint two-day meeting of ITC and IMASIC was held
ITC/IMASIC

HISTORY was made at Sunbury Court earlier this month when a joint two-day meeting of the International Theological Council (ITC) and International Moral and Social Issues Council (IMASIC), under the leadership of Commissioner Robert Donaldson, was held during which themes and agendas common to both bodies were discussed.  

ITC/IMASIC

The ITC, chaired by Lieut-Colonel Karen Shakespeare, also spent two days focusing on the General’s priorities, as well as preparing for its forthcoming meeting in Paris which will include Sunday worship and a workshop with French Salvationists.

The ITC was advised that its work on ‘Doctrines for the 21st Century’ has been approved for publication. This will shortly be available on the ITC website. 

ITC writings on the doctrines that have been published in The Officer magazine are now in preparation for publishing as a book. Currently, a series on other aspects of the Soldier’s Covenant is being written by members of the ITC for The Officer magazine. 

Report prepared by Major Geoff Webb, ITC Vice-Chair

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