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OFFICERS’ GROUP MEETING
AGENDA
18 JUNE 2011
Durban, South Africa
“Live the Good News”
Council for World Mission
Ipalo House, 32-34 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2DB, UK
Tel: +44 20 7222 4214, Fax: +44 20 7233 1747
E-mail: council@cwmission.org
www.cwmission.org
Registered Charity No 1097842 Company No 4758640
Registered in England and Wales...”
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“...Officers present
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Rev Dr Prince Dibeela Moderator (Africa)
Rev Eric So Treasurer (East Asia)
Rev Dr Enos Das Pradhan Deputy Moderator (South Asia)
Miss Ayana McCalman Deputy Moderator (Caribbean)
Miss Teresa Ngai Deputy Moderator (Pacific)
Rev Evert Overeem Deputy Moderator (Europe)
Staff members present
Rev Dr Collin Cowan
Ms Marisa Dallamora
General Secretary
Director of Operations
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“...BT a partnership
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Confidential
Minutes of the
• Extraordinary Officers’ Group
Meeting
13-14 February 2011
London UK
“Live the Good News”
Council for World Mission
Ipalo House, 32-34 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2DB, UK
Tel: +44 20 7222 4214, Fax: +44 20 72331747
E-mail: council@cwmission.org
www.cwmission.org
Registered Charity No 1097842 Company No 4758640
Registered in England and Wales...”
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“...applications for
permission to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship on behalf of the General Secretary, it was very unlikely that the
fourth application awaiting approval would be successful. Given that the current situation of the General Secretary
leading from Jamaica is untenable, he suggested that the location of the Secretariat in the UK should be
reconsidered.
Dr van der Water commented on some of the reasons that the question of relocation should be revisited in his paper,
Work in Progress, or Mission Accomplished, namely:
■ Ideological reasons (colonial history)
■ Regulatory environment
■ Visa Issues.
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“...context, inclusive of
compensation for staff unable to make the move and retaining a small office operation
in London; and prepare a budget for that purpose
The Moderator then invited discussion which included:
* The Officers would join forces with its ecumenical partners to approach the British Prime Minister.
It was noted that the World Council of Churches (WCC), the World Communion of Reformed
Churches (WCRC), The Evangelical Community of Apostolic Action (CEVAA) and the United
Evangelical Mission (UEM) each represent very large constituencies
■ Clarification that CWM should make a decision to move short of a radical reversal of immigration
policy
• CWM would leave London in protest. Leaving the UK would itself be a prophetic witness
■ Recommending one city would make it easier for Trustees to agree or disagree. The Officers
would not be exercising due diligence if they did not make a recommendation
■ Trustees should be informed ahead of time rather than wait for the June TBM
■ Comparison...”
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“...freedom to speak boldly as a faith
based organisation on political, religious or other issues of justice will compromise CWM’s ethos,
identity and strategic goal for prophetic witness and speaking out against injustice. The OGM
acknowledges the security concerns of crime and violence in South Africa, but gives due
consideration that two of CWM’s member churches continue to engage in ministry and mission
undaunted in this mission context. The OG recognised that Johannesburg would provide the CWM
Secretariat and its Member churches with invaluable opportunities and models for engaging in
mission to develop the new strategy.
It is recommended and resolved that:
a. The OGM resolves to recommend that the Trustees at the June, 2011 TBM relocate the
Secretariat to Johannesburg, South Africa on a phased basis first, with the relocation of the
General Secretary and a small support staff by September, 2011.
b. The OGM resolves to expeditiously communicate and engage with Trustees, Regions and the...”
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Report of Visit to Church of South India, 7-8 March 2011
CWM team:
Rev Eric So - Treasurer
Rev Philip Woods - Executive Secretary for Mission Programme
Those who met with the Officers of the Church of South India (CSI)
• Most Rev. S. Vasanthakumar (Bishop, Karnataka Central Diocese) - Moderator
• Rt. Rev. G. Devakadasham (Bishop, Kanyakumari Diocese) - Deputy Moderator
• Mr. M.M.Philip (Madhya Kerala Diocese) - General Secretary
• Dr. Bennet Abraham (South Kerala Diocese) - Honorary Treasurer
And outside the formal meeting were accompanied by Professor Irwin Parker CSI CWM Mission
Coordinator, who also arranged for us to see one of the CWM supported girl-child programmes in Vellore
Diocese.
Background
CWM's Officers initiated this pastoral visit to the CSI in the light of a number of developments including:
• The alleged fraud of tsunami funds donated by Episcopal Relief & Development and the
subsequent legal actions initiated...”
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arguing amongst themselves about the status of Professor Parker, with the Moderator stating that he had
wanted him sacked from day one and demanding of the Genera! Secretary why this had not been done
yet, whilst the General Secretary and Treasurer attempted to placate him. (Professor Parker was not in
the room as the General Secretary had warned him to keep out of sight of the Moderator, who was
known to have a grudge against him because he had requested his Diocesan accounts as part of his role
monitoring and evaluating CWM-supported programmes, which the Moderator described as impertinent.
Subsequent to our meeting Professor Parker has tended his resignation to the CSI out of frustration with
the Moderator).
We introduced the purpose of our visit, with Eric So expressing the concern of CWM's Officers for the CSI
and our desire to learn from them how they viewed matters.
The Moderator then went on to describe some of the...”
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the church and whether it was the case that there were two 'camps' within the church, but little was
given apart from evasive generalities. (Subsequent enquiries have revealed that there is a movement
within the CSI fighting corruption within the church and calling its leaders to account, but it is not clear
how widespread or effective it is).
Our Conclusion
The meeting did not inspire confidence and it would appear that the CSI is actually facing a considerable
crisis, especially if the Inland Revenue investigation finds fault with them. Yet, apart from the Inland
Revenue investigation there was little willingness to concede either the gravity or the scope of the
problems/challenges they face (even if they are only malicious allegations). In such circumstances it is
hard to know how we can best journey with them. The root of the problem appears to be their system of
governance, which would appear to give too much power to the...”
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“...CWM's strategy,
integrating them through the creation of Regional Mission Councils, comprising the
Council members (global Trustees) from each Region (with additional members as
determined by the Region) and Regional Assemblies to be held on a similar cycle midway
between the global Assemblies.
5. To address the increasing challenge of visa procurement for meetings, the quorum for
Council and Executive meetings will be set at 16 and 6 respectively (50% +1) (Currently
2/3 for the Trustee Body).
1. Assembly
Meeting every 4 years to:
• Read the signs of the times
• Listen to God
• Set strategic priorities
• Elect
o Moderator and Treasurer
o 6 Deputy Moderators (one from each Region)
o 2 young Trustees to serve on Executive
o The remaining members of the Council
(All of whom will serve as Trustees of CWM)
• Following this each Region from amongst it's Council members
will elect a Regional Chairperson, to Chair the Regional Mission
Council and oversee the work of the Regional Office in
conjunction...”
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“...strategy
• Principal programmes and regional reports
• Approve major grants, scholarships, etc. (major member support decisions)
• Constitution (only when required)
• Budget
• Risks (in the context of strategy and organisational values and purpose)
• Appoint General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary
• Recommend to the Assembly the recognition or withdrawal of recognition of
members
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Members (Trustees) meeting in their regional groupings (and not just in the global meeting) as
Regional Mission Councils will also be similarly responsible for the life of their Region (with
additional members as determined by the Region)
Membership
31 Trustees (member representatives)
If a member (Trustee) is unable to attend a meeting of the Council, his/her member body may
send a non-voting alternate in his/her place.
If a member of the Council resigns, they must be replaced by someone in the same category e.g.
youth, gender, ordained or lay from the same member body. They cannot be replaced by
someone...”
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“...female & one male from Regions other than where the Moderator
& Treasurer come from)
Within this group as a whole there should be a balance of women and men
Plus as a non-voting member the General Secretary
4. Regional Mission Council
Meeting at least once a year outside the meetings of the Council to:
• Lead and exercise oversight of the implementation of CWM's strategy in the Region
—• Oversee and support the work of the Regional Office
• Identify Regional and local concerns that need bringing to the global agenda
• Ensure the Region is aware of and as appropriate participates in CWM global concerns
and activities
• Provide an account of the Region's activities and stewardship of CWM's resources to the
Council
• Organise an annual Roundtable meeting where the Regional Mission Council can meet
with key stakeholders from each member church to review progress on the development
of missional congregations in the regional context and how other elements of CWM's
strategy can better support this...”
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“...congregations in the regional context and how other elements
of CWM's strategy can better support this.
6. A Regional Assembly, to be held once every four years, midway between the global
Assemblies.
Regional Mission Council
Meeting at least once a year outside the meetings of the Council the regional Mission Council will:
• Lead and exercise oversight of the implementation of CWM's strategy in the Region
• Oversee and support the work of the Regional Office
• Identify Regional and local concerns that need bringing to the global agenda
• Ensure the Region is aware of and as appropriate participates in CWM global concerns
and activities
• Provide an account of the Region's activities and stewardship of CWM's resources to the
Council
• Organise an annual Roundtable meeting where the Regional Mission Council can meet
with key stakeholders from each member church to review progress on the development
of missional congregations in the regional context and how other elements of CWM's
strategy can better...”
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“...with the Secretary for Finance to review systems
and procedures and to share good practice.
Annual Regional Roundtable meeting
This will build on the work of the existing Regional Roundtables, but with the addition of the
members of the Regional Mission Council (where they are not already members) and with the
organisation of the event led by the Region working in consultation with the host church and the
global Mission Enabling office.
Regional Assembly
This will be held once every four years, midway between the global Assemblies, and will
• Read the signs of the times in the regional context
• Listen to God
• Set strategic priorities for the Region within the context of CWM's global strategy
• Elect any additional members to the Regional Mission Council, including the
Regional Treasurer
Transitional Arrangements up to the Assembly in 2012
Where a Region is able to move forward more quickly the Regional Representative will assume
the role of Regional Chairperson (to provide the link with...”
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“...communication and also communication with members by posting
documents on a website.
24. I have marked a few comments in the Bye Laws in square brackets. In particular, I was
not sure if the lists of functions of the Assembly, Council and Executive in the briefing
paper were intended to replace the equivalent provisions currently in the Bye Laws
(which are generally more detailed), and it would be useful to discuss this with you
further. I was also not clear about the relative roles of the Regional Mission Council and
the Regional Reference Group, and whether these are the same or different groups, so
these provisions may need adjusting. [The Bye-Laws need quite a bit more detailed work].
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“...Articles of Association and
Memorandum
andArticles of Association
of
The Council for World Mission
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“...The Companies Acts 1985 and 1989to 2006
Company Limited bv Guarantee and not having a Share Capital
Index to Articles of Association of The Council for World Mission
[The final version will include page numbers] Part A - Objects, powers and application of CWM's assets
1. Defined terms
2. Obiects
3. Powers
4. Limitation on orivate benefits
5. Limited liability
Part B - Membership
6. Members
7. Authorised Representatives
8. Register of Members
9. Termination of Membership
Part C - Members' meetings and resolutions
10. General Meetings
11. Length of Notice
12. Contents of Notice
13. Service of Notice
14. Attendance and sneaking at general meetings
15. Quorum for general meetings
16. Moderating general meetings
17. Attendance and sneaking bv Trustees and non-members
18. Adjournment
19. Voting: general
20. Votes
21. Errors and disputes
22. Poll votes
23. Procedure on a noil
24. Proxies
25. Delivery of Proxv Notices
26. Amendments to resolutions
27. Written resolutions...”
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“...The Companies Acts 1985 to 2006
Company Limited by Guarantee and not Having a Share Capital
Memorandum Articles of Association
of
The Council for World Mission
Part A - Objects, powers and application of CWM's assets
Name
1. The name of the company is the Council for World Mission. In this Memorandum and the
company's Articles of Association it is called "CWM".Defined terms
Registered Office
2-.----The registered office of CWM is situated-in England.
The interpretation of these Articles is governed by the provisions set out in the Schedule
at the end of the Articles.
X Objects
X------The objects of CWM are to spread the knowledge of Christ throughout the world,
"that is to say the work of World Mission".
X Powers
4-.----To further its objects CWM shall have power to:
XI 4rircarry on, strengthen and extend the missionary work of CWM and its members;
3.2 4r2-help churches to proclaim the glorious Gospel of the Blessed God and to share
resources of people, money, faith and understanding in...”
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“...The Companies Acts 1985 to 1989
Company Limited by Guarantee and Not Having
A Share Capital
Articles of Association
of
O The Council for World Mission
Interpretation
i:-----In these Articles and the Memorandum of Association the following terms shall have the
following meanings:-
---------------Term------------------------Meaning
----"Act”-----------------------the—Companies—Aet—1985—including—any statutory
modification or re-enactment for the time being in force
----"address^-------------------in relation to electronic communications includes any
number or-addrcss used for purposes of communication
lv3----"Alternate”-----------------an alternate Authorised Representative appointed in
accordance with Article-4-2
----"Articles”------------------These Articles of Association of CWM
•IrS---"Assembly"------------------the assembly of CWM established pursuant to Article-27-
----"Authorised Representative"—the authorised representative of a member-appointed in
accordance with Article-4
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“...any-statutory modification thereof not
in force-when the Articles become bindtng-en-CWIMk
Part B - Membership
fk -3-Members
6.1 SrVThe members shall be those churches, unions or other associations of churches who
are admitted to membership by the members at the Assembly;
6.2 3r2-Each member shall declare by resolution its willingness to:
6.2.1 3.2.1 Share in the world mission of Jesus Christ with the other members of the
Assembly;
6.2.2 3.2.2 Share its understanding and experience of the Gospel with the other
members and to learn from them.
6.2.3 3.2.3 Within this general sharing to send and receive people as partners in
mission and to make a financial contribution to CWM, according to its means and
the degree of its involvement.
7. ^Authorised Representatives
7.1 4rt-The Trustee drawn from each member shall serve as the member's Authorised
Representative at General meetings of CWM. This is without prejudice to any member's
rights to appoint one or more Authorised Representatives in accordance...”
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