In his role, Ellis will serve as Todd’s “second” with delegated authority to represent him in a variety of settings and venues; function as an ambassador for Todd within C4SO and beyond; act as the “vision catalyst”; connect and facilitate leaders and parishes; nurture ecumenical relationships; and serve as the C4SO Network Leader within the Anglican Mission (theAM).

As Canon for Leadership Development and Spiritual Formation, Tony is charged with upholding ancient spiritual practices for the sake of others within the context of our church planting movement. He will be responsible for identifying and mentoring leaders within the scope of C4SO; leadership training (including ordination, ongoing spiritual formation and continuing education); serving as a pastor to pastors; working with area coordinators; and acting as the C4SO Clergy Formation Adviser (CFA) within the Anglican Mission (manage clergy credentialing).

In addition to Ellis and Tony, the Rev. Trish Nelson of Christ Church, Overland Park, Kansas, has agreed to serve as the C4SO Network Administrator responsible for maintaining data records for clergy and congregations; assisting Tony with managing clergy credentialing; and working with churches who desire to affiliate with theAM.

Area coordinators for C4SO work will work with these leaders in order to fulfill their call to plant and pastor churches, church plants and faith communities in their areas.

These minimal structures and systems will prepare C4SO to move to the next level as we look forward to continued growth and development.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM
The First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena
3700 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, California

A reception will follow at the church.

Vesting & Locations Information

Bishops: Rochet, red chimere and red stole

Priests and Deacons: Alb and red stole

Bishops and Service Participants: Lower Level Room 112

Priests and Deacons: Lower Level Room 101

Hotel Accommodations
Embassy Suites Hotel, Arcadia-Pasadena
211 E. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 445-8525

The special nightly rate of $129 includes a “cook-to-order” breakfast and a complimentary Manager’s Reception each night. There will also be a shuttle service (seven-passenger van) available on a first-come, first-serve basis between the hotel and the church.

In order to take advantage of this rate, reservations must be made by August 18, 2009. Be sure to reference the Anglican Mission when making your reservations.

It was a wonderful treat to be with my new colleagues at the Investiture of Archbishop Duncan and to speak at the closing session. Our time was brief Thursday morning, so as promised, I have made the full text of my notes available here. Not every point in the outline will be clear without my comments, but use what you can…for the sake of others!

The House of Bishops of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda (PEAR) met in Kigali, Rwanda on the 13th June 2009. Acknowledging the significant growth of the missionary outreach initiated by PEAR in the USA, the House of Bishops considered nominations for additional missionary Bishops to further the work of the Anglican Mission in the Americas (AMIA). The House of Bishops elected three bishops and appointed them to serve in PEAR’s missionary jurisdiction in North America committed to extending God’s kingdom. The bishops –elect are:

The Rev. Dr. Todd Hunter

The Rev. Canon Doc Loomis

The Rev. Silas TAK Yin Ng

The date for the consecrations has been set for September 2009.

To find out more on this exciting news, visit Churches for the Sake of Others or The Anglican Mission in the Americas.

Check out Todd’s latest blog as well, as Todd invites us to embark on a journey of discovering the rhythms of daily offices.