Eddie Lyle, President of Open Doors UK and Ireland, spoke at the Church of Ireland Council for Mission’s mission breakfast at this year’s General Synod. In this interview, Eddie shares some of his experiences in working with persecuted Christians around the world. He starts by discussing how churches in Lebanon have generously responded to refugees living in their country.
The Council for Mission reports to the General Synod and has the following objectives:
stimulate within the Church of Ireland a sense of the priority and urgency of mission
advocate the equality and complementary nature of mission at home and throughout the world
maintain close relationships with other bodies concerned with
mission and in particular with Diocesan Boards of Mission, the
Association of Mission Societies, and mission and overseas development
agencies
promote effective models of mission and evangelism
encourage programmes of renewal
initiate and encourage enterprises which will further the mission of the Church
allocate funds from St Patrick’s Memorial Fund and other funds at its disposal
foster interest in members of the Church of Ireland serving in other parts of the world
facilitate mission interchange visits to and from Ireland
encourage reflection on the theology of mission
The Council reports annually to the Church of Ireland’s General Synod.
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