Explanation

The Task Force on Provinces is recommending that the provinces focus their energy on the mission of the Church and relax their focus on the polity of The Episcopal Church. Because of advances in communication, it is easier for the whole church to review qualifications of people willing to serve on Executive Council and who have the skills needed at any particular time. The focus will necessitate determining the skills and abilities needed for a particular time and then seeking people who have those skills and abilities. There is an element of trust being placed in the Standing Commission on Nominations to strive to search for people who relate to all parts of our Church. With their energy devoted to the mission of the Church and to communication and coordination, the provinces will be able more and more to strengthen their part of the whole system.