(topics covered listed beneath each link; note: in some cases, the other candidates answered different questions)
06-29-12 "The Rev. Robert Austell of Charlotte Hopes for the Presbyterian's Top Job" - The Charlotte Observer; good overview of candidate's local work and perspective on the denomination
06-27-12 "Candidates for Moderator of the 220th General Assembly (2012) of the PC(USA)" - The GA Junkie (Steve Salyards); analysis and commentary on the moderator candidate landscape and the candidate's booklet; includes "Wordle's" to highlight important themes and emphases of the candidates.
06-18-12 "Pastor Leads on National Stage" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune article on vice-mod candidate, Hope Lee
06-03-12 Bruce Reyes-Chow Patheos Interview - 5 questions (RB*SK*NP)
- sense of call
- why bother going to church?
- one key issue coming to General Assembly
- personal interests
- marriage and civil union
- most significant matter
- causes of conflict
- most urgent need
- moderatorial goals
- presbytery endorsement, biographical, sense of call, ministry passions, experience
- possibilities and challenges in the 21st century church
- mid-council commission report
- 1001 new worshiping communities and racial/ethnic/multicultural goals (and this)
- unity within and beyond the PCUSA
- new directions for the development of faithful leadership for the mission of Christ
