The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2003-A121 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Develop a Continuing Education Plan for Clergy and Lay Professionals |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 74th General Convention encourage each diocese to develop a plan and make provisions for the continuing education of all clergy and lay professionals in its jurisdiction, such plan and its progress to be reported annually to the Standing Commission on Ministry Development; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses that do not have continuing education policies or programs be urged to participate in a pilot program for the development of a diocesan continuing education policy and program sponsored by the Office for Ministry Development; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $46,000 for implementation of this resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, 2003 (New York: General Convention, 2004), p. 489. |
|---|
Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Ministry Development |
|---|---|
| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Ministry |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Ministry presented its Report #2 on Resolution A121 (Clergy and Lay Professional Continuing Education) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A121)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 74th General Convention direct each Diocese to develop a plan and make provisions for the continuing education of all clergy and lay professionals in its jurisdiction, such plan and its progress to be reported annually to the Standing Commission on Ministry Development; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses that do not have continuing education policies or programs be urged to participate in a pilot program for the development of a diocesan continuing education policy and program sponsored by the Office for Ministry Development and Miller and Associates; and be it further
Resolved, That the 74th General Convention authorize $46,000 to support the participation of up to 20 dioceses in the above mentioned pilot program.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 74th General
Convention encourage direct each Diocese to develop a
plan and make provisions for the continuing education of all clergy and lay
professionals in its jurisdiction, such plan and its progress to be reported
annually to the Standing Commission on Ministry Development; and be it
further
Resolved, That dioceses that do not have continuing education
policies or programs be urged to participate in a pilot program for the
development of a diocesan continuing education policy and program sponsored by
the Office for Ministry Development and Miller and Associates;
and be it further
Resolved, That the 74th General Convention authorize $46,000
to support the participation of up to 20 dioceses in the above mentioned pilot
program. request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and
Finance to consider a budget allocation of $46,000 for implementation of this
resolution.
The Bishop of Rhode Island moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
Delete "the 74th General Convention direct" and substitute "that each diocese develop a plan and make provisions for."
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
The Bishop of Ohio moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
Delete the second resolve.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
A vote was taken on Resolution A121 as amended.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #38)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Ministry presented its Report #3 on HB Message #38 on Resolution A121 (Clergy and Lay Professional Continuing Education) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #113)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, August 4.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Ministry Development, Reports to the 74th General Convention, 2003, pp. 216-251. |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | The 74th General Convention encourages each diocese to make provisions for the continuing education of clergy and lay professionals by developing a continuing education plan. |
| Notes: | Funds requested in this resolution were not appropriated in the General Convention budget. |