In the past, the nominees for Judicial Council from the Council of Bishops tended to think that protecting the bishops was their first priority, if a case raised any questions.
Just because a group of Council members who made up a majority were not returned in the election yesterday does not mean that the new Council will be willing to treat the bishops differently than their predecessors have.
In the past, liberals have been as bad at deferring to them as anyone.
Arrogance is possible from any individual or caucus favorite.
Let's hope the new president (yet to be elected by the Council) has the whole church as her base and not just the institution and its leaders.
The most experienced Council member in the new Council is a woman. After watching President Sirleaf of Liberia, I would not be surprised to see a woman lead the Council during 2008-2012, historic first for the UMC.
Update:
The new president is Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe. She served for eight years 1992 to 2000 and was elected again in 2004. Vice president is Judge Jon Gray, elected in 2004. Rev. F. Belton Joyner, retired, was elected this year and was chosen secretary.
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