Married to Judy for 56 years. We have 3 married children and 10 grandchildren .I operated a lawn and garden equipment business in Smithville, On, Canada. Now retired
The reasons are complex. Just like people. This is clearly a problem that needs to be addressed. It's time for a change. We should have synodical delegates who are gifted,, who understand the issues and are not dragged there kicking and screaming. The same issues face the local congregations to a degree. Yes, James, we are becoming more congregational in our world view. Denominational issues do not grab us as much as they used too. I think our people feel increasingly disconnected from the denomination, the way it's organized.
And yes, folks work longer hours for less in many cases. There is less time for family and church matters. That is part of the new reality as families struggle to cope with financial pressures. I also think that the number of problems in the leadership of our denomination of late do not help in any way. They are also not understood by many and the communication about this has been less than we should expect. As Canadian member of the church , I would like to see our own synod in Canada. It's high time we run our own affairs. I fear we will never be on an equal footing or for that matter be understood by our American friends. A number of bi-national organization have recently separated for all kinds of reasons, Let's cut the official strings and remain friends. Synod will work better closer to home.
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The reasons are complex. Just like people. This is clearly a problem that needs to be addressed. It's time for a change. We should have synodical delegates who are gifted,, who understand the issues and are not dragged there kicking and screaming. The same issues face the local congregations to a degree. Yes, James, we are becoming more congregational in our world view. Denominational issues do not grab us as much as they used too. I think our people feel increasingly disconnected from the denomination, the way it's organized.
And yes, folks work longer hours for less in many cases. There is less time for family and church matters. That is part of the new reality as families struggle to cope with financial pressures. I also think that the number of problems in the leadership of our denomination of late do not help in any way. They are also not understood by many and the communication about this has been less than we should expect. As Canadian member of the church , I would like to see our own synod in Canada. It's high time we run our own affairs. I fear we will never be on an equal footing or for that matter be understood by our American friends. A number of bi-national organization have recently separated for all kinds of reasons, Let's cut the official strings and remain friends. Synod will work better closer to home.