As a way to help give some focus for conversations around my particular candidacy, below are some "talking points" that give a good overall picture of why I and others believe I would make good choice for moderator.
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Thanks and peace,
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.
