Adventist Review Editor Addresses Tensions in Church Leadership and Media Use at Annual Council
Justin Kim, editor of Adventist Review, addressed Seventh-day Adventist leaders at the General Conference Executive Committee (GC EXCOM) meeting on October 8, discussing inherent tensions within church life and leadership, particularly concerning the role of media in supporting the church's mission. Kim highlighted three main areas of tension: the dichotomy between looking to the past and the future, the balance between the church as an institution versus a movement, and the conflict between perception and performance. He emphasized that these tensions are not necessarily negative but are a natural part of human experience, influenced by individual temperaments, cultures, and neurological functions, which in turn affect how people engage with media, institutions, and leadership. Kim advocated for a 'mission-leaning' approach that integrates past ideals, present realities, and future hopes, rather than focusing on extremes.
