A136 Establish a Standing Commission on Formation and Ministry Development
During this triennium it has become clear that there is significant work needed in this area. Many of the tasks that have come to the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons have exceeded our Standing Commission’s mandate. Restoring a single Standing Commission to focus on ministry and formation would allow much more significant work in support of the ministry and formation of all the baptized. In particular regards to (v), it has been made clear in the 2015 Clergy Compensation Report available on Church Pension Group’s website that a significant gender pay gap continues in The Episcopal Church. This is just one clear data point that affirms the fact that sexism and discrimination are still realities for so many in leadership across the church. Given the fact that equality for women has long been a priority of both the Anglican Communion and The Episcopal Church, this issue also deserves the attention of a Standing Commission.
Explanation
During this triennium it has become clear that there is significant work needed in this area. Many of the tasks that have come to the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons have exceeded our Standing Commission’s mandate. Restoring a single Standing Commission to focus on ministry and formation would allow much more significant work in support of the ministry and formation of all the baptized. In particular regards to (v), it has been made clear in the 2015 Clergy Compensation Report available on Church Pension Group’s website that a significant gender pay gap continues in The Episcopal Church. This is just one clear data point that affirms the fact that sexism and discrimination are still realities for so many in leadership across the church. Given the fact that equality for women has long been a priority of both the Anglican Communion and The Episcopal Church, this issue also deserves the attention of a Standing Commission.