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Resolution Number: 1991-A234
Title: Support in Principle an Anglican Conference on Christian Mission
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Substituted and Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 70th General Convention support in principle the convening of an international and cross-cultural Anglican conference in order to initiate an ongoing discussion on the theology of Christian mission; and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on World Mission be requested to:

  1. Consult with the Council of Seminary Deans and the Seminary Consultation on Mission, and with the Council for Global Mission regarding such a conference;
  2. Seek funding with the consent of Executive Council from sources outside the budget of the Episcopal Church to support such a conference;
  3. Place the proposal for such a conference before the Anglican Consultative Council for its counsel and coordination; and
  4. Report to the 71st General Convention on the implementation of this resolution.
Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 312.