For many Anglicans, the words “canon law” do not exactly quicken the pulse. Canons can seem technical, procedural, and far removed from the daily work of preaching the Gospel, making disciples, caring for the vulnerable, planting churches, and worshiping Almighty God. But canon law matters precisely because, when properly in place, helps in the flourishing … Read More
On August 19, 2026, the Anglican Church in North America’s Court for the Trial of a Bishop unanimously found the Rt. Rev. Derek Jones guilty of all four canonical charges brought against him: willful refusal to follow a Godly Admonition, disobedience to the canons of the Church, abuse of ecclesiastical authority, and promoting and causing … Read More
The Provincial Assembly of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) ratified three significant canonical reforms (“canons” are, in this context, the laws of the church) last week. The American Anglican Council (AAC) was honored to have worked on these canonical amendments, for they help establish the kind of godly, transparent governance we will need … Read More
This is an important and exciting week for the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Representatives from across our province head to Tulsa next week for Provincial Council. Representatives to Provincial Assembly will join for a virtual Assembly just a few short days afterwards. In my dual capacities as Chair of the Governance Task Force … Read More
I could not travel to the G26 gathering of the GAFCON faithful in Abuja, Nigeria, this year. My wife and I were home welcoming our third child, our first daughter, into God’s world. I surely wanted to be in two places at once, though! As the Director of Anglican Governance Ministries, the discussions at G26 … Read More
