Task Force to Explore Theology and Practice of Ordination
Upcoming Meetings:
| October 13-15, 2015 Chicago |
More Information, or to address or observe the meeting:
David Gambrell
Associate for Worship
david.gambrell@pcusa.org
Members:
Learn More About the Task Force Members
| Teaching Elder Deborah Boucher-Payne (Co-Moderator) Missouri Union Presbytery At-Large |
Ruling Elder Mary Lloyd Detroit Presbytery At-Large |
| Ruling Elder Renda Brinson Charlotte Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Rachael McConnell Grace Presbytery At-Large |
| Ruling Elder Cheryl Carson Central Florida Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Bobby Musengwa Tampa Bay Presbytery At-Large |
| Teaching Elder Sean Chow San Diego Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Juan Sarmiento (Co-Moderator) San Fernando Presbytery At-Large |
| Libby Janes Mission Presbytery At-Large |
Ruling Elder Alejandra Spir-Haddad Ohio Valley Presbytery At-Large |
| Teaching Elder Brint Pratt Keyes Shenandoah Presbytery Committee on Theological Education (COTE) |
Teaching Elder Courtney Steininger Cayuga-Syracuse Presbytery Advocacy Committee for Women and Gender Justice |
| Teaching Elder Hope Lee National Capital Presbytery At-Large |
Ruling Elder Lance Wiesmann Maumee Valley Presbytery At-Large |
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David Gambrell |
Assembly Mandate:
To explore the theology and practice of ordination, including commissioned ruling elders, as well as membership, church structure, accountability, and chartering, and recommend any needed changes to the 226th General Assembly (2024).
Membership Composition:
The 226th General Assembly (2024) expanded the membership of the Task Force to include two members: one who is a Minister of the Word and Sacrament who has been ordained within the last five years, and one who is currently enrolled as an Inquirer or Candidate working towards ordination as Minister of Word and Sacrament, as well as liaisons identified by the Advocacy Committee for LGBTQIA+ Equity (ACQ+E), the Advocacy Committee for Women and Gender Justice (ACWGJ), and the Racial Equity Advocacy Committee (REAC), and extended the timeline for the Task Force to report to the 227th GA (2026).
The task force will reflect the breadth of the PC(USA) and shall include, but not be limited to, representatives from:
- Those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color),
- Immigrant congregations,
- Immigrant fellowships,
- New Worshipping Communities,
- the Committee on Theological Formation,
- and middle governing body leadership
The task force will work with denominational staff, including 1001 New Worshiping Communities