The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Executive Council implement a residency program for Jubilee interns.

Proposed Committee Amendment:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Executive Council implement a residency program for Jubilee interns with:

1. Opportunity afforded on a competitive basis for seminary graduates and others to have a two-year residency on the staff of a Jubilee Center or other poverty ministry for the purpose of developing effective skills in this field of specialization.
2. Award of Jubilee residencies made upon recommendation of a national screening committee, acting on nominations by bishops and seminary deans. Screening shall give first priority where appropriate to ethnic minority persons who are indigenous to the poverty population among whom a continuing ministry is intended to take place. Bishops will seek such nominations from poverty area parishes and communities.
   
3. A written agreement between the resident, the resident's bishop, the resident's supervisor, and the Executive Council to cover supervision; objectives for learning and growth; commitments to stipend, medical insurance, and other costs related to the Jubilee residency; and future deployment to a ministry among poor people.
4. At least 50 per cent of the cost of a Jubilee residency (set in each case in accordance with the local diocesan clergy guideline) be borne by local diocesan and other resources.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #31)