Letter to the editor: From the web: Let go of the comfortable

Notes: "The role of the clergy needs to change in these circumstances, moving from personal pastor to that of super leader/preacher/teacher, who holds and transmits the transformative vision of the gospel while training and equipping lay and locally-trained priests ('Quebec diocese: On the cusp of change ?' Dec. 22, 2016). This model is working fairly successfully in the diocese of Kootenay, B.C., a largely rural diocese, with a few urban churches, where one successful parish, staffed by a super leader/preacher/teacher or two, can become the hub of leadership, training and support for many smaller parishes in the region. This model depends on having intelligent, secure bishops who can hire accordingly, and on parishioners who can let go of comfortable, familiar models for the sake of the gospel. There will be growing pains, but the rewards are immeasurable". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Kootenay; Church renewal - Anglican Church of Canada; Group ministry - Anglican Church of Canada; Pastoral ministry - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy