Task Force to Explore Theology and Practice of Ordination
Upcoming Meetings:
| October 4-5, 2023 Location TBD |
More Information, or to address or observe the meeting:
Jihyun Oh
jihyun.oh@pcusa.org
Members:
Learn More About the Task Force Members
| Teaching Elder Deborah Boucher-Payne Missouri Union Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Bobby Musengwa Tampa Bay Presbytery At-Large |
| Ruling Elder Renda Binson Charlotte Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Paul Roberts (Co-Moderator) Greater Atlanta Presbytery Committee on Theological Education (COTE) |
| Ruling Elder Cheryl Carson Central Florida Presbytery At-Large |
Teaching Elder Juan Sarmiento (Co-Moderator) San Fernando Presbytery At-Large |
| Teaching Elder Sean Chow San Diego Presbytery At-Large |
Ruling Elder Alejandra Spir-Haddad Ohio Valley Presbytery At-Large |
| Teaching Elder Hope Lee National Capital Presbytery At-Large |
Ruling Elder Lance Wiesmann Maumee Valley Presbytery At-Large |
| Ruling Elder Mary Lloyd Detroit Presbytery At-Large |
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Jihyun Oh |
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 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