Bishop Roger Ames was officially installed as the first bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes within the Anglican Church in North America on Saturday, April 30 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Fairlawn, Ohio. Archbishop Duncan, head of the Anglican Church in North America, presided over the service.
The Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes is one of many stories of growth within the Anglican Church in North America, resulting, in part, from the Spirit-led call by Archbishop Duncan to plant 1000 new churches in five years.
The Great Lakes Diocese was formed in 2010 and includes 21 congregations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Ames has played a pivotal role in planting churches across the region.
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[blockquote] Bishop Ames told the Akron Beacon-Journal, “This sends a very clear message of our commitment to a life together as Anglicans. Church planting and growth are at the heart of the new diocese. We expect to be 50 percent larger next year.” [/blockquote]
It is good to see that ACNA continue its vital ministry of evangelism and church planting. Without this, ACNA could win every single law suit with TEC, yet see no benefit.
This diocese has had a provisional existence for some time, but the consecration of its first bishop is an important step in establishing its identity.
[blockquote] “Speaking about the larger mission of the Anglican Church Archbishop Duncan said, ‘‘We’ve had great encouragement from around the world. We’re very thankful to the Lord for his blessings. Our work as a church is to reach all the world with the transforming love of God. We’re standing on the reliability of the Holy Scriptures and on the unique saving grace of Jesus Christ.— [/blockquote]
Amen.