{"product_id":"shared-governance-the-polity-of-the-episcopal-church","title":"Shared Governance: The Polity of the Episcopal Church","description":"The most comprehensive survey of church governance in the Episcopal Church. Ten essays on all aspects of church governance, focusing in particular on the national level, by prominent experts on the polity of the Episcopal Church.\n\nThis study was commissioned by House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson after the 2009 General Convention.\n\nChapters:\n\nIntroduction\nTo Govern and to Lead\nSome Thoughts on History and Theology\nThe House of Deputies in the Episcopal Church\nThe Work of the house of Bishops\nThe Provincial Structure of the Episcopal Church\nThe Development and Role of Executive Council\nThe Presiding Officers\nCommittees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards\nHow to Participate: A Word to Deputies\nOne Step Beyond: The wider church\nSome Closing Reflections\nBibliography\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0898698723\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.0898698723.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:The House of Deputies Special Study Committee on Church Governance,\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in acceptable condition.  May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy.  May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.  Does not include original dustcover jacket.  Possibly Ex Library Copy  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46319462252741,"sku":"LFV.0898698723.A","price":29.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/0898698723-0.jpg?v=1780766494","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/shared-governance-the-polity-of-the-episcopal-church","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}