* FINAL VERSION - Concurred

Resolution D033

Title:   Episcopal Clergy Wellness Report

Topic:   Church Pension Fund

Committee:   Church Pension Fund

House of Initial Action:   Bishops

Proposer:   The Rev. Katherine M. Lehman (California)

Resolved, That the 75th General Convention commend CREDO Institute, Inc. for Episcopal Clergy Wellness: A Report to The Church on the State of Clergy Wellness and affirm the recommendations contained therein; and be it further
Resolved, That CREDO Institute, Inc. be encouraged to work collaboratively with other offices, agencies, and organizations to address the recommendations in a systemic and strategic manner in order to strengthen the ordained leadership of this Church, and that a report on the progress be made to the 76th General Convention.


EXPLANATION

The report, Episcopal Clergy Wellness: A Report to The Church on the State of Clergy Wellness, seeks to provide a long-term, systemic and strategic perspective to strengthen the clergy, and ultimately the Church, through a focus on wellness. It is intended to serve as a benchmark for future reports, to be produced every six years, to discover trends and suggest potential courses of action to improve overall clergy wellness in the Episcopal Church. CREDO Institute, Inc. seeks the endorsement of the 75th General Convention as it addresses issues of clergy wellness with other agencies and organizations through collaborative partnerships, research, and programs.


* The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 75th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.