‘The ACNA Constitution — An Evangelical View’

Posted on June 3, 2009 
Filed under Opinion

Bishop John Rodgers“I am aware that there are several concerns articulated by various individuals concerning the Proposed Constitution and most particularly by Evangelicals concerning language about the Historic Episcopate being integral or inherent to the nature of the Church. We note it is not the fact of the Historic Episcopate that is the concern.

Anglican Evangelicals have always treasured the Historic Episcopate and delighted in it when it is exercised in faithfulness to the Gospel. I would like to suggest three reasons why, at this last minute, such concerns should not cause any of us to hesitate to support the constitution as it has emerged. …”

– Bishop John Rodgers writes to address concerns over the proposed Constitution of the Anglican Church in North America. (Photo: Trinity School for Ministry.)