18 leaders from sectors including disabilities, evangelism, marketplace, church, cross-cultural mission, conflict resolution, environment, sports, community, theology, and music, gathered together in Auckland to discuss ways to bring about Christian transformation in New Zealand society.

The discussion was facilitated by Glyn Carpenter, national director of Vision Network, and based around a presentation by Viv Grigg of his paper "Envisioning a Cultural Revitalisation".

Much discussion focused on the amount of structure implied in the paper. Some leaders found the amount of structure useful while others found it too prescriptive. The conclusion on this issue was that some situations called for more structure than others, and some personalities were more comfortable with structure than others. As with the men of Issachar, the challenge for leaders is to "know the times".

Those gathered were challenged to engage the key points in the paper, particularly the need for theological reflection on issues within their sector and the identification of a core group of leaders who can develop a vision for their sector and strategise how to move that vision forward.

There is a plan to meet again in 2009 to discuss activity across the sectors.

To view the discussion document click on the link below

http://www.visionnetwork.org.nz/the-church/cross-cultural-mission/234-envisioning-a-cultural-revitalization.html

Glyn Carpenter

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