The electronic
survey on Survey Monkey consists of six substantive questions in areas
such as most important personal characteristics of the next Presiding
Bishop (life deeply formed by scripture and prayer; skillful manager of
people and resources; understand and speak multiple languages),
activities (engage in fund raising; head the restructuring of the
Church; strengthen our relationships in the Anglican Communion) and
areas of focus (articulating a compelling vision for the Church; work to
heal divisions in the Church; demonstrate a commitment to interfaith
and ecumenical cooperation). Six demographic questions request
information on age, race, gender, role in the Church, and years as an
Episcopalian.
"The survey is
designed to help us all discern some of the characteristics we hope to
see in the person we will elect," noted Johnson. "We want to hear from
Episcopalians throughout the church as this will help guide us in our
endeavors."
The Committee will
release the profile for the next Presiding Bishop in December. It
expects to open the nomination process on March 1, 2014. For more
information contact JNCPB at pbnominatingcommittee@gmail.com.