Time for lay administration

Posted on October 12, 2008 
Filed under Opinion

Sandy Grant“When I first attended our diocesan Synod (= denominational ‘parliament’) 10 years ago as a new Anglican Parish Rector (= Senior Pastor), I expected to sit quietly and get a feel for how things worked, reading the business papers and listening to speeches from ‘old hands’ to shape how I’d vote on the various motions and ordinances (= denominational laws).

Somewhat to my surprise, I found myself on my feet, seeking the chance to enter a debate.…”

– Sandy Grant, Rector of St. Michael’s Cathedral Wollongong, writes at the Sola Panel.