D088 (Development of Digital and Evangelism Resources)

House of Bishops Message #403

The House of Bishops informs the House of Deputies that on Jul 11, 2022 it considered resolution D088 (Development of Digital and Evangelism Resources). The house acted to:

Concur


Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

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That the 80th General Convention request Forward Movement to develop digital resources for evangelism and discipleship; and be further

Resolved, That $150,000 be budgeted for Forward Movement to develop digital resources for evangelism and discipleship in English and all other languages possible, not simply a translation, but in culturally relevant terms appropriate for the population which shall be provided to the church free of charge.

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $150,000 for the implementation of this resolution.

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That the 80th General Convention direct request Forward Movement to develop digital resources for evangelism and discipleship; and be further

Resolved, That $150,000 be budgeted for Forward Movement to develop digital resources for evangelism and discipleship in English and all other languages possible, not simply a translation, but in culturally relevant terms appropriate for the population, which shall be provided to the church free of charge.

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $150,000 for the implementation of this resolution.