Being A Faithful Church

Jack Suderman addresses 250 persons gathered from the MCEC Community of congregations reflecting on discernment in the church.

  • The Case for Discernment as the Church's Vocation - (MP3)

    "It is not incumbant upon you to finish the task [of discernment], but you are not free to desist from it. For many people in the world, interpretation is not simply a matter of niceties, nuances and debate. It is rather a matter of life and death. People continue to die because of the interpretations of others." 
    - Jack Suderman.

    Listen to Jack Suderman's encouragement and discover why seeking clarity in the Christian journey is not optional but is a part of the vocation of the Church today.

  • The Continuum of "Sufficient Wisdom" & "Spiritual Surprise"  - (MP3)

    "We can be sure that God has been with us and that God will be with us as we move into the future."
    - Jack Suderman

    Hear Jack Suderman speak of how we might affirm the wisdom that comes from the past and be open to the spiritual surprises that God may have for us. It is the vocation of the church to walk in this tension. When the church functions as the body of Christ, the outcome of discernment does not need to be fearful.

  • Ingredients of Discernment - (MP3)

    "What is at stake is not whether a previous statement of the church survives. What is at stake is our capacity to be the church. The primary issues is not exactly what we will decide but whether we cna be the church in so doing. Our vocation is to be the Church and when we face this vocation squarely, God will lead and guide us."
    - Jack Suderman

    Take notice of Jack Suderman's challenge for us to see the church as "worth it" in Canadian society. Hear how he suggests we be deliberate about discernment as people of God.