The Joint
Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) is
continuing its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of
the 27th Presiding Bishop at General Convention in 2015. Between now
and August 1, the JNCPB will publish three short educational essays.
The first essay, available here,
describes the basic timeline and steps for the nominating and election
process. The second essay will outline the current roles, functions, and
responsibilities of the Presiding Bishop. The third essay will discuss
how the office of Presiding Bishop has changed and evolved from being
the senior bishop by consecration who presides over meetings of the
House of Bishops to the complex multifaceted position it is today.
It is the hope of
the JNCPB that all members of General Convention and all Episcopalians
will take the time to read these brief essays to learn the importance of
what we will do next summer at General Convention.
