A007 Establish Committee to Study Relationship of Episcopal Seminaries with General Convention, One Another and the Wider Church
Whereas, as we move into a time of evangelization and clarification in our branch of The Jesus Movement, having a coherent vision and mission for all seminaries will help strengthen the formation and education of lay and ordained leaders. And whereas a coherent vision assumes close working relationships with all seminaries so that we can appropriately steward all available resources to meet the needs of the Church in the 21st century, the Committee to Study the Relationship between General Theological Seminary and the General Convention recommends establishment of this committee.
Explanation
Whereas, as we move into a time of evangelization and clarification in our branch of The Jesus Movement, having a coherent vision and mission for all seminaries will help strengthen the formation and education of lay and ordained leaders. And whereas a coherent vision assumes close working relationships with all seminaries so that we can appropriately steward all available resources to meet the needs of the Church in the 21st century, the Committee to Study the Relationship between General Theological Seminary and the General Convention recommends establishment of this committee.