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General Conference Delegates Share Vision of Church Volume LV SEPTEMBER 2011 No. 7 World Methodist Council and Conference Convenes in South Africa “Greetings on behalf of the World streets of Durban as a witness to Christ Methodist Conference!” Thus began a and to the Church alive. report on the recent gathering of Meth- - Several reports and presentations odists and Wesleyans from around the including one from Archbishop Elias world submitted by GNJAC member Chacour, a Palestinian Christian work- Rev. Jessica Campbell. The global ing for peace in the Israel/Palestine Methodist/Wesleyan family met from Conflict. August 1-8 in Durban, South Africa. - The presentation of a Peace Award The initial portion, the Council meet- which went to Rosalind Colwill, a cham- ing, included electing delegates, re- pion of mental health care in Nigeria. ceiving reports and working on various - Cultural excursions and a beach pieces of legislation. The latter por- party hosted by the city of Durban. tion, the World Methodist Conference, - Workshops and recommendations welcomed a larger group including 17 around gender justice, global educa- people from Greater New Jersey. A tion, African drumming, HIV/AIDS in few of the highlights of the conference Africa, the Social Principles, and more. included: GNJAC Lay Leader, Rosa Williams - Global worship and Bible study fo- noted that she “will go home with a cused around the theme of Jesus sense of global community and the Christ for the healing of the nations. hope that the work done during the - A street parade in which an esti- Conference will now be implemented mated 3,000 Methodist/Wesleyans around the world.” joined together in walking through the General Conference Delegates Share Vision of Church While the alarm sounds from every embracing necessary change. my fervent prayer that the General corner of the church, it usually comes • Finally, we must approach our Conference will offer an embodied wit- across like an invitation to board the shared ministry with fiscal responsibil- ness of radical love and generosity, and Titanic – “we have to get younger or ity. I believe it is critical, however, to that we will boldly call on the church to we’ll die” – and that is an invitation that move beyond talk of “streamlining” or recover the missional D.N.A. that lies young people simply find inauthentic “downsizing” an outdated and expen- at the heart of “a people called Meth- and unappealing. sive structure inherited in the 1968 odist.” Instead of responding to this crisis merger in order to confront the more I am deeply humbled and grateful for with costly programs or flashy market- difficult task of developing an effective this opportunity to serve as a delegate ing –the General Conference must lead missional structure that supports and to the 2012 General Conference rep- the way in calling forth a compelling enhances our missional witness in the resenting the Greater New Jersey An- vision, a vision of a missional church contemporary cultural landscape while nual Conference. I offer myself for that boldly proclaims the old, old story easing the financial burden on local such a time as this because I believe in a brand new way – calling young churches. And, in so doing, we must that I have been prepared to help the people to faith in Christ, connecting carefully attend to missional priorities church address this current crisis – but, them with authentic communities, and without eliminating or undercutting ex- more importantly, because I am called empowering them to embody God’s isting ministries that are critical to our and compelled to keep faith with young mission in the world. witness in the world. people, including my own children, who There are other significant issues In the midst of the many challenges are dying for a church courageous Drew Dyson facing the General Conference. facing The United Methodist Church, enough to proclaim a gospel worth liv- CoChair of the GNJAC Delegation • First, we must deal with account- we must be aware that the world, and ing for and bold enough to embody the Drew A. Dyson has been an elder in ability – but this must go beyond hold- young people in particular, are watch- gospel through our missional witness. the conference since 2003, and has ing clergy accountable for statistics on ing how we share life together. It is (Continued on Page 8) served the Church in local church ap- an annual report, and stretch to include pointments (Bridgewater, Clinton, accountability for bishops, general Basking Ridge), the annual conference agencies, theological schools, and (BOOM, Raritan Valley DCOM), the even local churches. We must find a Fullerton to Begin Duties general agency level (GBOD Executive way to envision connectional account- Director for Youth & Young Adults), and ability that is not based on fear and as Media Specialist the global arena (speaker at the Chi- punishment, but on improving our Heather Fullerton has been named nese Annual Conference, chair of de- missional witness. the new Media Specialist of the nominational youth leaders network, • Second, we must re-imagine theo- GNJAC. She joins the conference af- and numerous other venues). Drew is logical education and the ordination ter five years at Cabrini College out- currently appointed as the James C. process in order to call, equip, and sus- side of Philadelphia where she served Logan Chair in Evangelism and Assis- tain vital young leaders – particularly as an Adjunct Media Instructor, Gen- tant Professor of Practical Theology at from underserved and under-repre- eral Manager of the college’s radio sta- Wesley Theological Seminary in Wash- sented communities – in order to meet tion, and the Communication Center ington D.C. where he teaches spiritual the challenges facing the church in a Coordinator. formation for ministry, evangelism, pluralistic, postmodern culture. I am With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV/Film from Rowan University missional theology, practical theology, convinced more than ever that the and a Master’s of Education with dis- and youth/young adult ministries. church is in need of theologically tinction degree from Cabrini College, Asked to reflect on the current state trained pastors and lay people Ms. Fullerton combines technical mul- of the Church and the challenges equipped to lead the church in reach- timedia skills with the ability and heart ahead, Mr. Dyson wrote: ing emerging generations with the good to teach others. Using a variety of They say 49% of statistics are made news of God’s extravagant grace and Heather Fullerton technologies to tell stories is a thrill that up on the spot – but in this case, I don’t connecting them with authentic Chris- she says will never get old for her. think statistics lie. The United Meth- tian communities striving to embody When asked to reflect on her new ministry, Ms. Fullerton said, “I see the Media odist Church is in the midst of a crisis: God’s mission in the world. In order to Specialist position serving as a steadfast cheerleader for the churches and people we are failing to reach young people do so, we must be willing to challenge in the GNJAC; bringing awareness of the ministries offered and recognition of with the gospel and engage them in our the “way we have always done things” the unsung laity heroes dedicating their time and energy to make those ministries churches. But behind these statistics and listen to the wisdom of our youth successful. I also hope to use my multimedia skills to develop new avenues of are the faces and stories of young and young adults, local pastors, boards ministry, congregational growth, and fellowship for the people of the GNJAC.” people we have loved and served – of ordained ministry leaders, and laity Heather has been married for three years to Rob Fullerton. Residing in maybe even our own children – who in forming a creative response that re- Williamstown, NJ, both Heather and Rob are members of First church of are no longer in church. tains our theological heritage while Williamstown. 2 UNITED METHODIST RELAY SEPTEMBER 2011 EDITORIAL A Message from the Bishop Among My Souvenirs My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: By Robin Van Cleef It takes a while to sort through the records and memorabilia of 29 years. It Greetings in the precious name of takes a few smiles and an occasional tear too. And time and smiles and a few Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. misty eyes are what I’ve been experiencing as I review my stewardship on the staff of the United Methodist Relay. Recently I was at a meeting where someone What a ride it has been! Looking back on these three decades, I have to say thank you. But to whom? There are just too many to enumerate: Churches and shared the following prayer composed by pastors who have shared their stories so that we could pass them along; bishops Martyn Atkins, General Secretary and Secre- and cabinets who have been a guiding presence throughout; staff members and tary of the British Methodist Conference, pub- editors who have worked with me; the churches I served that accepted as part of lished in God’s Open Word, Methodist Prayer their own ministry, their pastor’s journalistic diversion; family members who have Handbook 2010/2011 For Methodists in Brit- put up with my absence and moods at deadline time. ain and Ireland, p.45: I will always be grateful to Bishops White, Irons, Johnson and Devadhar for their support and trust. And I remember with appreciation and affection the late God does not always lead by the shortest route, Howard Remaly, my predecessor and mentor as editor. because some things are best learned on longer journeys.
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