A088 Consult with the Office of Global Partnerships
Many in The Episcopal Church engage in global mission, yet not all capitalize on the knowledge, expertise and missional relationships of the Office of Global Partnerships. The Standing Commission on World Mission calls on General Convention to commend the work of the Office of Global Partnerships and calls on those engaging in or considering global mission to utilize the vast network of connections and resources of the Office of Global Partnerships.
The vision of the Office of Global Partnerships is to build, nurture, and inspire relationships across The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion, and the global community. This office actively develops resources to strengthen and facilitate the global mission engagement of The Episcopal Church and highlights issues of international concern and, in cooperation with colleagues on the Presiding Bishop’s staff, mobilizes engagement in these issues throughout The Episcopal Church, guided by the mission priorities adopted by General Convention, and the mission priorities of the Presiding Bishop of Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Care of Creation.
The area-specific partnership officers develop and nurture relationships with Anglican, ecumenical, and inter-religious partners in each region, and work closely with mission personnel officers to develop new missionary placements and opportunities, to support missionary discernment and training, and to ensure on-site pastoral support for missionaries in the field.
Explanation
Many in The Episcopal Church engage in global mission, yet not all capitalize on the knowledge, expertise and missional relationships of the Office of Global Partnerships. The Standing Commission on World Mission calls on General Convention to commend the work of the Office of Global Partnerships and calls on those engaging in or considering global mission to utilize the vast network of connections and resources of the Office of Global Partnerships.
The vision of the Office of Global Partnerships is to build, nurture, and inspire relationships across The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion, and the global community. This office actively develops resources to strengthen and facilitate the global mission engagement of The Episcopal Church and highlights issues of international concern and, in cooperation with colleagues on the Presiding Bishop’s staff, mobilizes engagement in these issues throughout The Episcopal Church, guided by the mission priorities adopted by General Convention, and the mission priorities of the Presiding Bishop of Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Care of Creation.
The area-specific partnership officers develop and nurture relationships with Anglican, ecumenical, and inter-religious partners in each region, and work closely with mission personnel officers to develop new missionary placements and opportunities, to support missionary discernment and training, and to ensure on-site pastoral support for missionaries in the field.