* FINAL VERSION - Concurred
Resolution:A150
Title:Endorsement for the Oklahoma Consultation for Leaders in Indigenous Ministry
Topic:Ministry
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 endorses the collaboration between the Executive Council's Committee on Indigenous Ministries and the Indigenous Theological Institute for 2010 Oklahoma Consultation for leaders in Indigenous ministry.


EXPLANATION

The Indigenous Theological Training Institute, an outgrowth of the former Episcopal Council on Indigenous Ministries, will coordinate a consultation to be held in Oklahoma in 2010. This consultation will provide follow-up to the a previous consultation in February of 2008 at which several bishops and many Indigenous leadership gathered to discuss development of ordained and lay leadership in Indigenous communities within The Episcopal Church of the United States. While the consultation of 2008 was called specifically to gain input on theological education for indigenous communities, several issues arose that are important for continuing the self-determining ministry that ECCIM promotes. ITTI has asked ECCIM to walk with them in this important journey.

* 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.