ACR Journal

Australian Church Record – Issue November 2012

The Australian Church Record, number 1907, November 2012, has been released.

Archbishop Jensen’s final Sydney Synod heard of advances made under the diocesan mission which has been the defining feature of his episcopate. The diocese has seen a 7% growth, a nett increase of 109 churches; 26% increase in ordained clergy, as well as other positive advances indicated by various measurables and immeasurables. On its first night of sitting, Synod also heard samples of gospel work from around the globe, with which Sydney people have been connected.

Several decisions taken by the Synod clearly sought to continue this trajectory of mission. After a good discussion of proposed amendments to the Evangelism and New Churches Ordinance, Synod’s decision encouraged the work of evangelism in new areas, while adamantly refusing to increase the powers of bishops—displaying two longterm commitments of Sydney Synod in one fell swoop! Brought back to this Synod by the Archbishop’s refusal to sign off in 2011 (in order to…

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