| Resolution Number: | 2015-A081 |
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| Title: | Recognize the TEAC Ministry Grids as a Framework for Competent Ministry |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the Theological Education for the Anglican Communion (TEAC) Ministry Grids, modified as needed for the Episcopal Church, provide an excellent framework for outlining ministry competencies for all four orders. Given the rapidly changing cultural landscape and contexts for ministry, these grids are commended to all dioceses as instruments for guiding the ongoing formation of leaders in the Church; and be it further
Resolved, That given the variety of models of formation being developed across The Episcopal Church, the Standing Commission on Ministry Development also commends these grids as a framework for effective assessment of those preparing for ordination.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), pp. 399-400. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Standing Commission on Ministry Development |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Formation and Education for Ministry |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Formation and Education for Ministry presented its Report #32 on Resolution A081 (Commend Use of the TEAC Ministry Grids) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A081)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Theological Education for the Anglican Communion (TEAC) Ministry Grids, modified as needed for the Episcopal Church, provide an excellent framework for outlining ministry competencies for all four orders. Given the rapidly changing cultural landscape and contexts for ministry, these grids are commended to all dioceses as instruments for guiding the ongoing formation of leaders in the Church; and be it further
Resolved, That given the variety of models of formation being developed across The Episcopal Church, the Standing Commission on Ministry Development also commends these grids as a framework for effective assessment of those preparing for ordination.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #210)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Formation and Education for Ministry presented its Report #58 on HD Message #210 on Resolution A081 (Commend Use of the TEAC Ministry Grids) and moved concurrence.
The question was called.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on Resolution A081.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #270)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 3.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Ministry Development, Reports to the 78th General Convention, 2015, pp. 425-428. |
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| Source Document: | Anglican Consultative Council, Theological Education for the Anglican Communion Ministry Grids Source Citation: http://www.anglicancommunion.org/mission/theology/educationstudies/ministry-grids.aspx. Last accessed 8/10/2016. |
| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention recognizes the Theological Education for the Anglican Communion's Ministry Grids as an excellent framework for outlining ministry competencies for all four orders. |