Mission is one of the most controversial international issues facing churches today.
Changes in travel and technology also meant that presbyteries were more deeply involved in partnerships than before, and this too was often overwhelming for the partners. This would enable all parties in a partnership to hold each other accountable. The statement on partnership approved today by the committee will be considered by the Assembly later this week. If approved, it will then be discussed with congregations and synods in the U.S. and with partners abroad, before being brought back to the Assembly in 2002 for final approval. The committee s 60 members approved the document unanimously.