restore the time when glancing at the masthead of a theological diploma will be a guarantee that the person received a sound, biblically based education, that was not undully influenced by the political correctness and desire to accommodate the “cultural trends” of a society that sadly has lost its way.

We need to keep the following factors in mind:

1. That ordination is not the only way faithful persons can use their gifts and talents in ministry.

2. That we need to spend more time examining a perceived vocation in more depth and over a longer period than heretofore.

3. Recognize that at this stage we have more trained people ordained, or ready and waiting to be ordained, than we have congregations that can sustain them. Yet they often have much to offer and their gifts are sorely needed. So, should we not be exploring other forms of ordained ministry that in the past have had titles such a “worker priest” and “tentmaker” just to name a few.

4. That an insistence be placed on Continuing Education on an annual basis and at all levels.

This list is by no means exclusive – and again I say, we must think outside the box. So, in summary, here are the five points in the Bishop’s Annual Plan for 2010.

1. That Parishes all become storehouses of prayer.

2. That our people be given the opportunity to receive Holy Communion each week.

3. That Youth involvement in Parishes and Synod be emphasized.

4. That tithing be stressed as a part of our membership in the Body of Christ.

5. That in depth study and action be taken in the field of theological education.

Respectfully submitted:

Bishop_Don_Harvey