Putting the Heads Together

The Apostle Paul calls the church, "The Body of Christ," and compares it to the human body which is made up of many members (arms, legs, head, feet, etc.). In many Protestant churches, the leaders of individual congregations or collections of congregations meet together annually to do the administrative business of church. Some denominations call these meetings synods, assemblies, councils, etc. This week, August 3-5, the Christian Reformed Church of Haiti (CRCH) is holding its General Assembly (a meeting of delegates from all thirty churches and eleven church plans). But what happens when you put so many church leaders together, or, in Paul's language, so many "heads?" Well, the result is often . . . interesting. Delegates air strong feelings and convictions while others respond equally strongly. This week the CRCH will be choosing a new president for a four year term. Please pray that the heavenly Head of Church (Jesus Christ) will guide the leaders of the CRC of Haiti to choose the right earthly "head" to give leadership to the church.