Still in process...January re-formation

A Blessed Christmas Season to all GTNGers!

As 2007 ends I am in the final stages of composing a full slate of nominees for the Core Team based on the many volunteers that have expressed interest. The plan is now to convene a Core Team Conference Call in mid-January to elect the class of 2008 (serving through mid-July), 2009, and 2010. Those elected to any of the three classes will be eligible for re-election to a full three-year term at the completion of their terms. We will have a full slate of nine (9) Core Team members, so I look forward to a much more active Core Team in 2008.

After re-forming the Core Team in mid-January, we will spend six months in a discussion and discernment process to determine the future direction of GTNG given the current needs of the church, our demographic within it, the history of GTNG, and the gifts and talents of the new Core Team members. Following that time of discussion and discernment, we will have our Annual Meeting, elect officers, and approve a three-year (2008-2011) plan to move GTNG forward into the future. So, continue to keep us in prayer, stay tuned, and be prepared to weigh in at whatever point in time you wish!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Peace,

The Rev. Tom Sramek, Jr.
President

Comments

[Rebekah Miles]

I am in the middle of a research project on denominational processes leading to ordination and am exploring these questions: Are the processes leading to ordained ministry reflecting and helping to further the kind of pastoral leadership needed in churches today. Are some denominational processes hindering the recruitment of young candidates for ministry. How might denominational processes leading to ordination be redesigned ?

I'm a United Methodists clergyperson and theological school professor who has been very involved in efforts to change the UM process. In conversation with young United Methodist clergy, I've become convinced that our UM process is deeply flawed.

I would like to coorespond or talk by telephone with some young Epsicopal priests about the Epsicopal process. Anyone out there willing to talk about this? Do you have any suggestions about who I might contact?

My email is rlmiles@mail.smu.edu.

Thanks very much.

Grace and Peace,
Rebekah Miles
Associate Professor of Ethics
Perkins School of Theology
Southern Methodist University
Clergy, Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church

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Impressive blog! -Arron