Diocese ducks Transforming Mission finance questions - again
Once again, an evasive answer from the Diocese on the finances of Cornwall's five Transforming Mission projects - funded by the Church Commissioners (60%) and diocesan reserves (40%). This time, it is Chairman of the Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Mike Sturgess who dodges the question presented at the September Diocesan Synod by Peter Holman representing Carnmarth North deanery. Mike Sturgess's full response is below but questions remain. As yet, Mr Sturgess has not responded fully to key elements: his response is in italics. Key remaining questions re in bold. 1. As recommended in the report, we have been open about how we will use our reserves to fund mission initiatives in deaneries and parishes. Could you please let us know which diocesan reserves are being used to fund TM initiatives? Where is this indicated in the TDBF 2021 accounts, please? 2. We have established a new board for change and renewal that will oversee the funding of TM churches, the mission...