| Resolution Number: | 1994-A137 | |
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| Title: | Direct Parishes and Dioceses to Study and Participate in Global Mission | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended | |
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Resolved, That each diocese and congregation study issues with regard to the Episcopal Church's participation in the global mission of Christ and develop their own plan of action; and be it further
Resolved, That each diocese and congregation invite a cross-cultural missionary to share her or his experiences of global mission; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses and congregations exchange lay and ordained ministers of the Gospel with other churches and jurisdictions in the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That such reciprocal mission partners assist the receiving diocese or congregation in discerning the will and grace of God in its local context; and be it further
Resolved, That networks such as companion dioceses, parish linkages, and voluntary missionary societies, and the Anglican and Global Relations office of the Episcopal Church Center be used as vehicles for such exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That each diocese appoint one presbyter and one lay person to assist local congregations in carrying out such studies and exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on World Mission collect reports from the dioceses on the progress of such studies and exchanges and use the results to assist in developing a long-range plan for the Episcopal Church's global mission; and be it further
Resolved, That the following resources be utilized in these studies:
Global Education for Mission: A Leaders Guide. New York: The Episcopal Church Center, n.d.
Horine, Robert B. Partners in Mission USA II: A Popular Report. Cincinnati: Forward Movement Publications, 1993.
Inter-Anglican Theological and Doctrinal Consultation. Belonging Together: A Study Document. London: The Anglican Communion Secretariat, 1992.
McGeary, Laura and James Rosenthal, ed. A Transforming Vision: The Official Report of the Joint Meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion and the Anglican Consultative Council. London: Anglican Communion Office, 1993.
Mission Issues and Strategy Advisory Group II. Towards Dynamic Mission: Renewing the Church for Mission. London: Anglican Consultative Council, 1992.
Standing Commission on World Mission. Mission in Global Perspective. Cincinnati: Forward Movement, 1985.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), pp. 675-76. |
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