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The Bishop's Word - 2000
Beloved of the Eleventh District Family,
The 2000 series of
Conferences of the Eleventh Episcopal District begin. We are grateful to
Almighty God, to the A.M.E Church, to the 2000 General Conference and to you for
this great privilege and responsibility to serve as the Bishop of this tropical
paradise called Florida and the Bahamas.
The Word of God and
the large needs of humankind call us to make High Marks in The New Millennium.
High Standards and Great Expectations are essential for the journey.
The Twenty-First
Century has begun. Our growth and development in this new era shape the vision
and goals we lift up for the Eleventh Episcopal District.
1.
Role of Black Church in the Well Being of Our People
a. Spiritual Renewal and Formation
b. Moral Vision and Standards of Behavior
c. Political Justice and Participation
d. Economic Justice and Development
e. Advocacy
2.
Local Church Renewal and Development
a. Spiritual and Ethical Formation
b. Political and Economic Justice
c. Personal and Social Development
d. Contemporary Ministries and Missions
e. Respond to Pain and Possibility of People
f. Serve and Nurture Our Children
g. Celebrate Services and Constructive Contributions
3.
New Initiatives: Plant, Nurture, Grow, Develop, Expand and Improve
a. Each Presiding Elder District and Conference
b. Additional Initiatives where We have No Presence
c. Program Initiatives in Response to Needs of the People
d. An Appropriate New Financial Plan to Service Current
Obligations
and Evaluate Future Commitment
4.
Theological Education
a. Program of Theological Training
b. Access to Accredited Theological Training
c. Substantive Scholarship Support
d. In service and Continuing Education for Clergy and Lay
e. Closing Gap between Clergy and Lay Understanding of
Scripture,
Theology and Polity
f. Board of Examiners and Strengthening Ministry
g. Affirm African Methodist Theology and Polity
5.
Edward Waters College
a. Right Relationship with Educational, Public, and Private
Entities
b. Increase Enrollment - The Solution Is Students
c. New Streams of Income: Development and P.R. Programs
d. Plant: Improvement and Development
e. Balance State of the Art Technology with Culture and the
Humanities
f. An Institution that is Excellent and Contemporary
g. A Future Which Is Different and Better
1) Governance: Improved, Diverse and Inclusive
2) Mission: Valid and Compelling
3) Leadership: Responsible and Resourceful
4) Fiscal Policy and Management
5) Quality Faculty and Staff
6) Strong Library and Learning Resources
7) Master Plan That Makes Sense
8) New Streams of Income
9) Partnerships and Consortia which Enhance
The standard and
traditional financial and program responsibilities are well known. Budgets,
Retirement, Papers and Offerings appropriate to support the Conference are
standard. Ministry, Missions, Laity, Youth, Men and Women are part of the
Conference format. These are the resources and structures which brought us to
this day. We seek to strengthen and enrich what we have and have been doing.
God now calls the
people called African Methodist, especially those of us in the Eleventh
Episcopal District, to serve the people in Christ's name in new and more
contemporary ways. As God reveals, unfolds, and confirms what we ought to be
about, I urge you to join us in this ministry, mission and service to the
present age.
Peace, Power, and Love
John Hurst Adams, Senior Bishop
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Presiding Bishop
Eleventh Episcopal District
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