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The Episcopal Church Foundation

The Episcopal Church Foundation is an independent, lay-led organization that serves the ... Programming at the Episcopal Church Foundation is centered around two ...

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The Episcopal Church Foundation

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    Slide 1:The Episcopal Church Foundation

    Who Are We and What Do We Do?

    Slide 2:Introductions: The Episcopal Church Foundation

    Founded in 1949 by Presiding Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill “There ought to be an organization that could set great objectives for the work of the Christian Church. The difficulty with the Church is that too many people have great convictions about little things, and it is time that we have great convictions about great things.”

    Slide 3:What Is Our Mission?

    The Episcopal Church Foundation is an independent, lay-led organization that serves the church by providing innovative resources for philanthropy, education, and leadership development. The Foundation’s purpose is to nurture the formation of religious leaders and develop the financial means necessary for the support of competent, compassionate and faithful ministry.

    Independence, Neutrality, Integrity Separate from National Church structures, i.e. General Convention, the Church Center at 815, etc. Unlike other Episcopal organizations, corporate charter and present endowment unrestricted Entrepreneurial — Dynamic Ability to respond quickly with high quality solutions and resources for most pressing needs Serve as “Bridge-Builder” — “Connector” Collaborative

    Slide 5:What Do We Do?

    Programming at the Episcopal Church Foundation is centered around two key areas of service: Learning & Leadership (formerly Research & Development, and Education) Giving Services (formerly Philanthropic Services)

    Learning and Leadership “Leadership Development” Cornerstone Fresh Start – Transitions in congregational leadership — over 50% of Dioceses (and Canada). Vestry Papers – award winning bi-monthly publication for Vestries (Local Lay Leaders) — Read by 30,000 Vestry Resource Guides I, II and III — Leader Resources for Vestries Mutual Ministry Review — Evaluation Process for Lay and Clergy Leadership Conflict Resolution Resources on Website — Leader Resource The Zacchaeus Project (1999) 50th Anniversary Groundbreaking Research on Episcopal Identity and Vocation — Interviews of Lay Leaders (the people in the pews) across the country Findings: Disconnect between Local Parishes and National Church Structures Findings: Creativity and Vitality in Local Congregations — Strong Loyalty to Congregations ECF Credibility significantly enhanced Learning & Leadership “Leadership Development” The Fellows Program For over 40 years has provided financial support for more than 170 Episcopalians pursuing the Ph.D. or Th.D. and planning careers of scholarship and teaching Bi-annual Fellows Forum focusing on urgent issues in the Church Learning & Leadership “Leadership Development”

    Slide 9:Emmaus — Research at Diocesan Level Patterns of Innovative Leadership Practices Leadership Styles Leadership Conferences Restoring the Ties That Bind: The Grassroots Transformation of the Episcopal Church, 2003 The Search For Coherence: Soundings on the State of Leadership Among Episcopalians — Distributed to all Bishops (Dec. 2003), Regional Meetings, Province IV Atlanta (May 2004)

    Learning & Leadership “Leadership Development”

    Slide 10:Survey Research The State of the Episcopal Church June 2004, Interfaith /Effect of 2003 General Convention Survey on congregational mission Forthcoming survey on congregational leadership

    Learning & Leadership “Leadership Development”

    Learning & Leadership “Leadership Development” Anglican Communion

    Slide 11:Global Anglicanism Project — “Global Zacchaeus” — Anglican Identity and Vocation ECF Board at Canterbury 2003, South Africa 2004 “The Vitality and Promise of Being Anglican,” report on pilot version of project Interfaith Dialogue Collaboration with Cambridge University Interfaith research and ongoing consultation ECF – Cambridge Colloquium

    Slide 12:Meetings with Archbishop of Canterbury February 2004, Global Anglicanism Project His interest in Leadership formation and ability to create “Social Capital” and Theological Education September 2004, Proposed 2008 Anglican Gathering Ongoing consultations with Lambeth Palace staff Participation in inauguration of new Anglican Centre, Doha, Qatar

    Learning & Leadership “Leadership Development” Anglican Communion

    Slide 13:Meetings with Anglican Leaders Current consultations with the Church in the Middle East Formation of new Church Schools project in South Africa Convening global Anglican leaders

    Learning & Leadership “Leadership Development” Anglican Communion

    Slide 14:Giving Services

    Starting Point Review Holliman Capital Campaigns Planned Giving Investment Management Services Partnership Program Annual Giving Academy for Episcopal Philanthropy

    Slide 15:Giving Services

    Starting Point Review: An in-depth assessment that asks, “Where are we? What is God calling us to do? How will we get there?” Holliman Capital Campaigns: A step-by-step process that leads you through discernment, identifies your needs, determines the level of support through a feasibility study, and manages the gifting phase

    Slide 16:Giving Services (cont’d)

    Planned Giving A service that helps churches/organizations establish endowments and promote bequests and other planned gifts as the ultimate act of stewardship. Also assists individuals in making planned gifts such as charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, etc.

    Slide 17:Giving Services (cont’d)

    Partnership Program By partnering with dioceses and ministries, we can provide cost-effective professional fund raising services for churches and church agencies regardless of their size. Annual Giving A review of what annual giving efforts work, do not work, and why. Strives for a model that works best in a particular church’s or organization’s culture.

    Slide 18:Giving Services (cont’d)

    Investment Management Services A professionally managed program for endowments and permanent funds. Academy for Episcopal Philanthropy A teaching ministry that offers multi-level training in capital campaigns, annual giving, and planned giving at regularly scheduled events throughout the nation.

    Slide 19:What Vision Are We Striving Towards?

    To be an innovative force for excellence in leadership formation and resource development in service to God’s mission

    The Search for Coherence: Soundings on the State of Leadership Among Episcopalians Summary Points: A result of nationwide focus groups and conversations: individual interviews, small groups, large forum gatherings included a mix of laity, clergy, and bishops. Spirituality vs. Institutional Identity The quality of community in congregations Local contexts for ministry Vitality in congregations of all sorts Leadership Formation: a recurring concern What do Episcopalians value and focus on in their daily religious lives? an emphasis on spirituality the quality of community found in their own congregations the local contexts in which they minister Vitality and Commitment Where effective leadership is present, intentional leadership formation enables: Creativity Collaboration Risk Innovation in service to MISSION Abundant Initiatives and Energy for Mission BUT No consensus on the means and goals of leadership. Therefore, we have... The paradox of leadership: Creative Incoherence What is Religious about Religious Leadership? Some clues……… Clues to identifying Religious leadership Particular actions of leaders are less important than the meaning of the activity Leadership is framed in sacred constructs Baptism is central to identity More clues... Gifts, not roles, determine leadership Emergence of lay leadership signals major shift in congregational life Message preached & message lived must be congruent Leadership must: Serve the community Build the mission Deepen individual values Call forth the best in people Facilitate encounters with the Holy Best Practices of Religious Leadership A collaborative style Mission-oriented focus Clear goals Formulated work plans Assessments of the work More best practices... Encouraging the ministry of others Recognize and celebrate success Foster community in the congregation Facilitate opportunities for deepening spirituality Flexible and adaptive “Survey responses indicate that congregational conflict most often is about pastoral leadership styles….” Selected Findings from the National Clergy Survey Pulpit and Pew, 2002 “Examining in particular those conflicts that lead to a significant loss of members, or the departure of clergy or lay leaders, the categories of conflict that grow are not the ‘hot button’ areas, but rather center around congregational ‘leadership’…” “The State of the Clergy, 2003,” Matthew J. Price, Ph.D., Director of Analytic Research, Church Pension Fund Your thoughts on the nature of religious leadership…. 1. How would you define religious leadership in your own terms? 2. Is there something in your experience outside your congregation or diocese that has shaped your views on leadership? Developing a theology of leadership How is my leadership shaped by my faith? What are some theological themes you have heard today that give us the beginning components of a theology of leadership? “…the kind of success we label leadership emerges as a result of an individual’s ability to adapt to a crisis or challenge (the event or situation we call a crucible.)” Warren G. Bennis and Robert J. Thomas, Geeks and Geezers, (2002), 91 The religious leader must be a spiritual guide who draws individual journeys together into life-giving patterns of shared discovery and social responsibility. The Search for Coherence Leadership and Mission Nexus What is your understanding of Mission? We believe that faithful and effective leadership centered on mission is the best response to conflict. Mission is the result of clarity about Identity Vocation Vision Practice Why Mission? New Testament imperative Inevitable focus of a grounded Christian community Necessity of going outside oneself Beyond institutional programs Includes, but not limited to, evangelism Two-way street Anglican Mission Live into Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom of God Comprehension Community Formation Sacramental Pastoral ministry Shared Redemption and Reconciliation Special Dimensions Now Discovery Dialogue Understanding Discernment My congregation tries different things without worrying much about the traditions of the Episcopal Church. Agree strongly — 3% Agree — 22% Disagree — 60% Disagree strongly — 13% No response — 2% 2004 Episcopal Church Foundation Survey: Episcopal Congregations and Diocesan, National and Ecumenical Connections

    Slide 45:84% of senior wardens and clergy agreed or agreed strongly that their “congregation sees itself as part of the broader Anglican community.”

    2004 Episcopal Church Foundation Survey: Episcopal Congregations and Diocesan, National and Ecumenical Connections

    My congregation sees itself as part of the broader Anglican community. Agree strongly — 22% Agree — 62% Disagree — 14% Disagree strongly — 1% No response — 1% 2004 Episcopal Church Foundation Survey: Episcopal Congregations and Diocesan, National and Ecumenical Connections

    Slide 47:83% of respondents reported that their congregation has “discussed General Convention’s confirmation of an openly gay bishop” some or a lot.

    How extensively has your congregation discussed General Convention’s confirmation of an openly gay bishop? Not at all — 4% Very little — 13% Some — 43% A lot — 40% No response — 1% To use the language of the survey, senior wardens and clergy who responded reported that members of their congregations have widely differing views but are not divided, general consensus has somewhat been developed, and they have had cordial and respectful (not bitter or angry) beneficial discussions of General Convention’s confirmation of an openly gay bishop. They reported that their congregations are not united in opposition to the actions of General Convention.

    Slide 50:62% of senior wardens and clergy responded it is very or somewhat accurate that “members of [their] congregation have widely differing views” regarding the confirmation of an openly gay bishop.

    Members of our congregation have widely differing views about this issue. Very accurate — 28% Somewhat accurate — 34% Somewhat inaccurate — 18% Very inaccurate — 11% No response — 8% 59% of senior wardens and clergy said their “congregation[s have] developed a general consensus about this issue.” Our congregation has developed a general consensus about this issue. Very accurate — 19% Somewhat accurate — 40% Somewhat inaccurate — 21% Very inaccurate — 11% No response — 9% Our discussions of this issue have benefitted the congregation. Very accurate — 26% Somewhat accurate — 45% Somewhat inaccurate — 13% Very inaccurate — 7% No response — 9% Our discussions of this issue have united the congregation in opposition to the actions of the General Convention. Very accurate — 12% Somewhat accurate — 16% Somewhat inaccurate — 20% Very inaccurate — 44% No response — 9% The respondents are clear that these discussions when they have occurred have been cordial and respectful (rather than bitter and angry), beneficial, and have not divided their congregations nor have they united their congregations in opposition to the actions of the General Convention.
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