You may have heard the famous quote attributed to Mark Twain upon hearing reports of his death: “The report of my death has been grossly exaggerated.” That quote, whether it’s accurate or not, was fresh on my mind as we concluded the ACNA Provincial Council meeting last week in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There was much online … Read More
The final day of Provincial Council 2026 turned delegates’ attention toward the future of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), highlighting leadership, mission, partnership, and the work still ahead. Through teaching, testimony, and ministry reports, the morning repeatedly returned to a common theme: the Church’s calling of sacrificial service for the sake of Christ … Read More
The second day of the 17th Provincial Council of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) was marked by a full schedule of worship, teaching, workshops, reports, and legislative action as delegates gathered at Cornerstone Anglican Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Throughout the day, attention was given to two important aspects of the Province’s common life. … Read More
Church leaders attending Provincial Council 2026 were challenged to rethink church planting and revitalization through an ancient but often overlooked biblical image: the Church as mother. The workshop, “Fostering Healthy Churches through Planting and Revitalization,” was led by the Rev. Canon Tony Melton, Director of Always Forward; the Rev. Canon Mark Eldredge, President of the … Read More
Following Morning Prayer, delegates to Provincial Council heard greetings from several church leaders before Archbishop Emeritus Bob Duncan introduced the Dean of the Province, the Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs, for the Dean’s Address, who began by acknowledging the difficult season the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has endured. “We meet at a season, which, … Read More
