TOP THREES FO R OUR NEXT BISHOP
What We Are Looking For In A Bishop
PERSONAL QUALITIES
1. Experience in strategic planning and consistent
1. Sound judgment and wisdom
The saying is sure, whoever aspires to the office of
2. Personal Integrity
bishop desires a noble task.
3. Deeply spiritual and prayerful
Throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
CRITICAL ABILITIES
people would like the Diocesan leadership, led by
congregations by helping them move towards
1. Strategic Vision: Ability to articulate a clear vision
our incoming bishop, to work on establishing a
becoming vital parts of their community.
for the future. 2. Community Building: Ability to create unity of purpose among diverse groups. 3. Pastoral Care: Ability to be pastoral and approachable.
1 TIMOTHY 3:1
shared uniting vision. Proverbs 29:18 says: Without prophetic vision people run wild.
make leadership more representative of the
sized into the series of top threes shown at left.
Diocese with ready paths to encourage and
important for the next bishop to demonstrate for a
members. 3. Develop a discernment process to rethink how to be vital Episcopal churches in our region. SHOULD HAVES
1. Demonstrate a servant’s heart and a passion for justice, as well as commitment to roles the Church can play in solving community problems and addressing human need. 2. Lead, with confidence in the Good News of Jesus Christ, as the Church faces the great challenge of remaining relevant and redeeming in a divided, doubtful world. 3. Understand that the past can have an impact on the present but move forward with confidence in your ability to overcome adversity and fulfill your purpose through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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towards creating strong and effective leaders. These skills should also include clear ways to
1. Take a leadership role in working with churches
with strategies geared toward bringing in new
3. Good leadership development skills that work
685 people, clergy and lay, participated are synthe-
The data indicated that the following skills will be
2. Equip Clergy and other leaders in congregations
2. A track record of using creative ways to support
The responses to a diocesan-wide survey in which
INTENTIONAL FOCUS AREAS
that are struggling.
implementation of strategic targets.
successful episcopacy in the Diocese of Maryland:
mentor new leaders. 4. An openness to create ways to engage people diocesan-wide in meetings that add value to the ministry of the Diocese and the churches it serves.
