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In our short time as the ecclesiastical authority, the Standing Committee has worked hard to find the right person to come alongside us as an assisting bishop. After much prayer and discernment, The Right Reverend Scott Benhase, retired bishop of Georgia, will shepherd us through this next phase of our transition as a diocese.
Bishop Benhase will serve our diocese on a part-time basis as an assisting bishop at least for the next calendar year. While the Standing Committee will continue to be the ecclesiastical authority, Bishop Benhase will serve in both a sacramental and pastoral capacity.
His primary focus will be parish visitations for Confirmations and pastoral support, regional gatherings and clericus meetings, Ordinations, and as a consultant to the Standing Committee. He will be physically present in the diocese for approximately one-third of his professional time.
His ministry among us will begin in January with many things already on his calendar. Learn more about Bishop Benhase here.
In the coming weeks, we will share much more about Bishop Benhase’s ministry among us as well as the things the Standing Committee has and will be doing. We did not want to miss this opportunity to welcome Bishop Benhase as the assisting bishop for the Diocese of Florida.
Faithfully,
Your Standing Committee
The Rev. Teresa Seagle Mr. Keith Daw
The Rev. Sarah Minton Ms. Jackie Jones
The Rev. Justin Yawn Ms. Heather Prox
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