Rethinking Episcopal Church Structures: Lessons on Relationships and Responsibility with Canon Lee Curtis

Join Canon Lee Curtis, Canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of the Rio Grande, as he follows up on Bishop Hunn's recent discussion about the essential nature of bishops and dioceses. Curtis explores the relational role of bishops, the importance of maintaining relationships within the church, and how feedback from our environment informs church structure. This episode delves into indigenous economic theories to inform relationships in the church, challenges the myth of self-sustainability, and emphasizes local decision-making. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the evolving dynamics within the Episcopal Church.

 

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:30 Understanding the Role of a Bishop

03:08 Relational Units in Church Dynamics

04:27 Indigenous Economics and Church Structure

06:00 Challenges in Seminary Education

08:09 Rethinking Church Sustainability

14:34 Local Decision-Making and Subsidiarity

18:36 Conclusion and Call to Action