* FINAL VERSION - Concurred
Resolution:A149
Title:Support for the Indigenous Theological Training Institute (ITTI)
Topic:Theological Education
Committee:14 - Ministry
House of Initial Action:Bishops
Proposer:Executive Council Committee on Indigenous Ministries

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention requests the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $175,000 for each year of the triennium for a total of $525,000 for support of the Indigenous Theological Training Institute; 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 $525,000 for the implementation of this Resolution.


EXPLANATION

The Indigenous Theological Training Institute (ITTI), founded in 1994 to improve theological training and leadership development in Native American communities has never received an increase in funding. The ITTI was founded to respond to the great lack of ordained and lay leaders in Native American communities. The ITTI has been successful in assisting dioceses in providing culturally appropriate theological training, but there is still much work to be done. A budget increase would help ITTI provide at least three more regional trainings.
Priorities:
"     Doing Justice and Alleviating Poverty
"     Claiming our Identity
"     Growing Congregations
"     Strengthening Governance and Foundations for Mission


* Note: The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 76th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.