| Resolution Number: | 2015-A083 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution to Map Episcopal Theological Education Programs |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the Office of Formation and Congregational Development, in collaboration with the Office of Communications, be strongly urged to create an interactive map of theological schools, seminaries, and diocesan and regional programs, including programs for ethnic and emerging ministries, involved in the formation and training of leaders in The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That each program on the map be strongly encouraged to maintain its information, so that all those engaged in the formation of leaders are able to network, share best practices, and collaborate.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), pp. 451-452. |
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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 #55 on Resolution A083 (Create Map of Episcopal Theological Education Providers) and moved to refer the resolution to a CCAB.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A083)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Office of Formation and Congregational Development, in collaboration with the Office of Communications, be strongly urged to create an interactive map of theological schools, seminaries, and diocesan and regional programs, including programs for ethnic and emerging ministries, involved in the formation and training of leaders in The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That each program on the map be strongly encouraged to maintain its information, so that all those engaged in the formation of leaders are able to network, share best practices, and collaborate.
Motion carried
Resolution referred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #350)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Formation and Education for Ministry presented its Report #67 on HD Message #350 on Resolution A083 (Create Map of Episcopal Theological Education Providers) and moved to refer the resolution to a CCAB.
Motion carried
The House concurred
Resolution referred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #377)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Ministry Development, Reports to the 78th General Convention, 2015, pp. 425-428. |
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| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention refers for further consideration a resolution to create an interactive map of all Episcopal theological education programs involved in the formation and training of Church leaders. |