On March 13, the annual convention of the Diocese of South Carolina urged Dr Forrester\u2019s election be rejected arguing it was not \u201cconfident that this is someone who will preach and uphold the apostolic Trinitarian Faith.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
South Carolina urged the \u201cBishops and Standing Committees of all other Episcopal Dioceses,\u201d\u009d a majority of whom must affirm the Northern Michigan election, \u201ccarefully and thoroughly to study especially those writings, statements, and sermons of the Reverend Kevin Thew Forester pertaining to the Doctrine of the Trinity and the nature of God.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
The Executive Board of the Diocese of Dallas on March 10 questioned the legality of the election, saying no valid election had been held.<\/p>\n
In planning the election Northern Michigan said its new bishop would not be given the authority of a traditional bishop, but would be part of a 12-person Episcopal Ministry Support Team (EMST). \u201cWhile the Bishop will carry out the roles designated by the Constitution and Canons such as ordination, confirmation, and attendance at the House of Bishops, other \u201cepiscopal\/ apostolic\/ oversight\u201d\u009d roles will be fulfilled by members of the [EMST],\u201d\u009d the discernment committee said.<\/p>\n