Thanks to Kevin Kallsen at Anglican TV
We have elected a new Archbishop. Many of those critical of our movement said this could never happen, that the Anglican Church in North America would not endure ”“ would not hold together ”“ beyond its first Archbishop. The College of Bishops held a conclave in these last days. It was hard and honest work. Please believe me when I testify to you that we come out of our conclave more united than ever before and unanimously united behind the one who on Saturday will become my successor, the Right Reverend Dr. Foley Beach, Bishop of the Diocese of the South. Pray for him. Lead with him. Be for and with him as you were for me. Pray for his Diocese.
++Duncan writes:
[blockquote] “A word, too, about Brad Root. Brad is another believer, a layman – a quintessential layman of the rising generation – who heard the call of God and led his family to great sacrifices for the cause of Christ. He began as chief operating officer of the Province without a salary, leaving a lucrative career in business to be my right hand in the creation of ever-so-many things that did not exist before. And he raised the financial, staff and people resources that enabled this ex nihilo creation. In a very special way, what I have been able to do as Archbishop he made possible.” [/blockquote]
That makes sense. Starting a province is a very difficult undertaking. Many laity must have made great sacrifices for it to happen.
[blockquote] “So what about 1000 church plants? Well, 488 is not 1000, but it sure is an awesome harvest.” [/blockquote]
True, albeit noting that a number of those 488 are about to start, i.e. they aren’t established yet. But its going in the right direction, and that’s what matters. I hope ACNA continues that way.