The State of the Conversation

What is the state of this ongoing conversation?
I'd love to hear what some folks think.

Here are a few of my thoughts:

I joined the conversation late. I've appreciated the candor with which people have been able to raise important issues.

I've been personally challenged and stretched as a result of this conversation. I've also 'met' many people I did not know previously.

At this point, I am interested in the conversation partners and the next steps. I've been told that there are many 'readers' of the blog who do not participate, or if so, very occasionally. Additionally, there are some who are busy or don't check back often but weight in when they do. Others are more actively involved.

I think for the future, it would be nice to see more voices. Voices from different backgrounds and gifting willing to be honest and to be challenged bluntly without being personally offended.
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I believe that it is time for this conversation to become constructive in the sense of building consensus about some core values, even if building one at a time.

Does any of us doubt that change is needed? Is not the whole Christian life one of repentance?

Let us repent of any sins of our past and present together and move into a more faithful future.

What core can be agree on? Then let's engage in discussion on applying it together.

That's where I want the conversation to go, but like most real life conversations, planning can be futile.