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There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all." - Ephesians 4:4-6 NRSV |
                    
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emerging faith-based ecumenical resource network
The twenty-first century church can no longer operate primarily as a hierarchical structure, but is functioning as an interconnecting network of relationships that can empower excellence in ministry on all levels of leadership.
In 2007, the Vocation and Education program unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America surveyed synods to explore the use of coaches and consultants throughout the church. During the course of the survey, it was discovered that other denominations were asking the same types of questions in the hope of identifying competent and trustworthy resources to assist their ministries. Since August 2007, a Steering Committee has formed comprised of fourteen representatives of the following: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church (USA), United Methodist Church, and the Alban Institute.
The Body of Christ: A Radically Connected Church, our network concept paper, is a summary of how this resource network development is beginning to emerge. The document also highlights the goal of the denominational Steering Committee to hold a creative consultation in 2009/2010. During the consultation, we hope to include both an educational component and to further the development of a network.
Regionally, the Philadelphia Area Ecumenical Resource Network has strong connections to this conversation and has already begun meeting twice a year. For more information on the PAERN, contact Pastor Sue Lang.
We are looking to include other denominational and non-denominational partners as well as coaches, consultants, and spiritual directors as the conversation continues to unfold. We invite you to read our background documents and to consider participation in the conversation. Contact Pastor Sue Lang or any other member of the Steering Committee for more information.
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