2014 ICL Report 4: 2014 ICL Delegates Continue in Deep Theological Conversation and Reflection as they Consider Lifestyle Issues

The Chief of the Staff welcomed all assembled to ‘our journey of faith, seeking understanding’, as delegates met to continue dialogue regarding lifestyle

2014 ICL

THE Chief of the Staff, Commissioner William A. Roberts, welcomed all assembled to ‘our journey of faith, seeking understanding’, as 2014 International Conference of Leaders (ICL) delegates met on Wednesday to continue dialogue regarding lifestyle issues which are impacting faith communities today.

Following an informative presentation by Lieut-Colonel Graham Durston, who was supported by members of the International Moral and Social Issues and Doctrine Councils, delegates broke into discussion groups to consider the topic in detail. Group discussions follow each presentation, the small group setting being purposely private and organised to reflect the gender and ethnic diversity of The Salvation Army. They also allow for substantive reflection, deep conversation and give every delegate opportunity to make a contribution.

As the third full day of the conference came to a conclusion, 2014 ICL delegates recognised the significance of their responsibility, which was echoed in the Chief of the Staff’s words when he said: ‘We’ll give this our best thought and Spirit-led sensitivity.’

The conference continues tomorrow when the focus changes from looking inwards to looking outwards, and considering how The Salvation Army measures its impact. The final day of the conference will consider accountability – two metrics high on the General’s agenda for today’s Salvation Army.

Report by Major John P. Murray, MA, APR, CFRE
Communications Secretary and Literary Secretary
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