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[Tina Shaff]

So as a bit of a 'newbie' - what is "council"? Who goes? what is it supposed to be about? Details please.

[Denes House]

So as a bit of a 'newbie' - what is "council"? Who goes? what is it supposed to be about? Details please.

The Christian & Missionary Alliance's chief governing body is the General Council, and every Alliance church and entity is allowed (by our Constitution) to send a certain number of delegates to Council. There are voting delegates and nonvoting delegates. The delegates at Council discuss and vote on legislation - including by-law and Constitutional changes, budget, nominations, vision, and strategy for the denomination. In between Councils, leadership of the denomination is delegated to officers elected at Council. The Council happens every two years.

It's a lot of fun! There's business, as well as worship and Bible teaching. You get to see the breadth of the Alliance's ministries nationally, as well as be connected to our ministries around the world. There's a strong emphasis on the Alliance's mission work through the Great Commission Fund, and you get to meet many of our International Workers and get to know them. There are seminars, and a resource fair. It's an awesome time. I wish more Alliance churches would send delegates.

Council 2011 will be in Kansas City, MO May 25-29.

[Robert Sanford]

First, let me say how impressed I was with the summary of General Council. I must admit that I was involved with COuncil for many years. And, I agree with you that the gathering of THe Body together on a national scale is a powerful opportunity.

But, what I had to say was how hard I laughed at your footer explaining how to pronounce your name.

Have a great day.

[Denes House]

Thanks, Robert! I find it funny, as well. It's actually derived from a Monty Python sketch, where the man was named "Raymond Luxury Yacht," but it was pronounced "Throatwobbler Mangrove." I laugh even now, thinking of it.

[Brandon Nutter]

when will we find out about any significant discussions that will happen at the business meetings?

[Robert Sanford]

This is a good news, bad news kind of thing.

The good news is that the reports to General Council will be available online 30 days prior to the event. This report will include reports from the President, Corporate Secretary, and Vice Presidents.

The business agenda is determined by Council based on what the Council Committees bring forward in their reports. So there is no agenda for the business sessions prior to Council.

[Bruce Jackson]

Would enjoy meeting with those who are interested in or ministry focus is urban ministry....if so let's meet on Saturday morning....

[Jeff Boutwell]

This will be my first Council. So I'm excited to see all of the excitement first-hand.

[Ruthie Hankins]

As a former missionary and now a National Office worker, General Council is the time for me to reconnect with people I haven't seen in a while and to finally meet people whom I only know from emails or phone calls. For me is like a family reunion and summer camp rolled into one. I can't wait!

[NReckling]

This is a good news, bad news kind of thing.

The good news is that the reports to General Council will be available online 30 days prior to the event. This report will include reports from the President, Corporate Secretary, and Vice Presidents.

The business agenda is determined by Council based on what the Council Committees bring forward in their reports. So there is no agenda for the business sessions prior to Council.

Hey Bob--are the reports posted now? Can you give a link?

[Wade McGarvey]

Dang I'm gonna miss Ravi...Sad. Man last time I was at council I was a kid, Pittsburg I think back in the late 90's or so. My folks are going. Its almost always a fun time.

[Ronald Hirsch]

As a former missionary and now a National Office worker, General Council is the time for me to reconnect with people I haven't seen in a while and to finally meet people whom I only know from emails or phone calls. For me is like a family reunion and summer camp rolled into one. I can't wait!

[Tim Welty]

Since moving to Kansas City, we have not been part of an Alliance church. It will be good to reconnect through Council. We welcome all of our Alliance friends to the Kansas City area.

[Denes House]

Are the tornadoes that touched down in Southwestern Missouri going to impact Council?

[Jason Linscombe]

Are the tornadoes that touched down in Southwestern Missouri going to impact Council?

not that we have heard of (at least directly for the event in KC) but i bet travel may get complicated. i'll post if i hear otherwise.

[Elizabeth May]

Praying protection from the storms, in the name of Jesus. Rebuking tornadoes. Declaring and outpouring of God's long, wide, deep, high love. In Jesus' name.

[Jonathan Grames]

Anyone know if videos or mp3 files of Council sessions will be available for download? If so, where and when?
Thanks.

[Jason Linscombe]

Anyone know if videos or mp3 files of Council sessions will be available for download? If so, where and when?
Thanks.

we are hoping to have mp3s of the council sessions available next week. the only exception could be if there is sensitive information which needs to be edited out. it will be posted to the council event page as well as the alliance podcast.