The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That this 72nd General Convention urge and encourage dioceses with metropolitan areas to prepare overall and intentional strategies for congregational development that:

- foster networks with other dioceses, within dioceses themselves, and with ecumenical entities, to learn, reflect and build on mutual experiences;

- utilize effective resources and organization for congregational leadership development;

- discover and affirm existing models of faithful and effective congregational ministries, including the Jubilee Ministries model; and

- commit to the regard for and inclusion of the racial and ethnic diversity represented by communities and individuals within metropolitan areas.