Donnerstag, 13. November 2014
International Conferences of Scripture Union
Dani_in_Kenia, 18:02h
In 1960 a very important CSSM international conference was held at a centre called ‘Old Jordans’ north of London.
At that time CSSM was working around the world, with a few exceptions, was governed by CSSM in England. There had been notable growth in CSSM throughout the world and a new infrastructure was needed for further growth.
At this meeting six Regions were created with the strong Movements taking responsibility for the establishment and support of CSSM in countries within their respective Region. It was further agreed that each National Movement and Region should have their own governing body.
The Regions were also responsible for maintaining high standards and ensuring the true essence of CSSM was preserved in each new setting.
From that time on CSSM got his new name “Scripture Union”.
The Scripture Union International Council was formed with various representatives from the Regional Councils. It was understood that the International Council would provide guidance and leadership, and would be a means of retaining unity in the Movement.
This co-operative, non-hierarchical model was far ahead of its time and under this new structure Scripture Union grew rapidly around the world.
At that time CSSM was working around the world, with a few exceptions, was governed by CSSM in England. There had been notable growth in CSSM throughout the world and a new infrastructure was needed for further growth.
At this meeting six Regions were created with the strong Movements taking responsibility for the establishment and support of CSSM in countries within their respective Region. It was further agreed that each National Movement and Region should have their own governing body.
The Regions were also responsible for maintaining high standards and ensuring the true essence of CSSM was preserved in each new setting.
From that time on CSSM got his new name “Scripture Union”.
The Scripture Union International Council was formed with various representatives from the Regional Councils. It was understood that the International Council would provide guidance and leadership, and would be a means of retaining unity in the Movement.
This co-operative, non-hierarchical model was far ahead of its time and under this new structure Scripture Union grew rapidly around the world.
