The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee has been chosen along with five other diocese to participate in The Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s Lay Preacher Training Initiative, funded by a generous grant from Trinity Church Wall Street.
Bishop Brian Cole commented: “For the Episcopal Preaching Foundation to give intentional energy to equipping lay preaching acknowledges that ministry begins with baptism. In the New Testament Church, we hear a chorus of voices proclaiming the Word with words. I believe the renewal of The Episcopal Church in this time will come quickly when we invite the chorus, the whole people of God, to boldly proclaim the story of God in us now.”