Fields of
Responsibility:
With regard to church
development, ecumenism and evangelism,
addressing social issues wherever
appropriate through ecumenical cooperation:
Encourages a
strong Synod relationship to the whole
ecumenical scene
Encourages
initiatives within the Synod that support
growth, evangelism and social engagement
Makes
strategic decisions in consultation with
pastorates, and gives advice on
constitutional and/or resource aspects of
local situations, including commendation of
Special Ministries, LEPs and Ecumenical
Areas (in conjunction with the Pastoral
Committee)
Encourages
church planting and local church development
Reviews
reports from the Training and Development
Officer on development issues
Raises
awareness and encourages reflection on
matters of peace and justice for the whole
of creation, and healing and reconciliation
Encourages
awareness of international and World Church
issues.
Sets the
agenda for Church & Society matters and
advises the Executive Committee accordingly
Committee Members:
Core Group:
Convener and Synod Ecumenical
Officer Revd John Hardaker
Secretary
Revd Jason Askew
Church In Society Advocate
-
Mr
Chris Wright
Church Growth & Evangelism
Advocate -
Revd Karen
Knight
Synod Moderator
- Revd
Paul Whittle
Synod Clerk
- Mr Mick Barnes
Synod Treasurer
- Mr Ron Wade
(or nominee)
Training & Development
Officer - Revd Peter
Ball
Extended Committee:
as above plus County
Ecumenical Officers -
Norfolk & Waveney:
Vacant; Suffolk: Vacant; Essex: Revd
Michael Rigney; Cambs: Revd
Prof David Thompson
Strategic
Development Officer - Revd Tony Barker
Other
personnel available for consultation and
task group services
Commitment for Life Advocate - Mrs Linda Mead
Interfaith Advocate - Revd Jim Dalgleish
European Partnership Co-ordinator - Mrs Enid Woods
Global Partnership Co-ordinator - Revd Ken Forbes
Racial Justice and Multicultural Co-ordinator - Mrs Wendy
Cooper
Rural Link - Mr Robert Elbourn
Student from Westminster College - Mrs Kate Hackett
Synod Ecumenical Officer - Revd Prof David Thompson
Further
Information relating to:-
Church
Growth & Evangelism
Church in Society (to follow)
Commitment for Life
Global partnership (to follow)
Racial Justice & Multicultural
