How does the role of the Moderator differ from that of the General Secretary?
A. While the role of the General Secretary is mainly to administer and support, the primary responsibility of the Moderator is “to hear and articulate a vision for the future of the Church”. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Moderator include to: • give general and pastoral leadership to ministers and people; • assist and encourage the expression and fulfilment of the mission and witness of the church; • counsel and advise to ensure that the life of the church expresses the faith, the policies, standards and procedures to which it is committed; • preside over the meetings of the Synod, its Standing Committee and such other of its boards and committees as may be required by the by-laws of the Synod; • give an interpretation where necessary of any doubtful or disputed decision of the Synod; • speak on public issues on behalf of the Synod; • represent the church on public occasions; • administer the discipline of the church; • inquire into any grievance, complaint or other c
