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THE CHURCH IS BLESSED with gifted leaders both lay and ordained; indeed, it could not function without the laity serving as churchwardens, treasurers, synod delegates, members of parish council and other parish committees. Volunteer leadership in the parish is how things get done.
In Turning to Grace, responsibility for most if not all of the Acts and Actions is given to individuals who are paid by the Diocese, most of whom are clergy. It is not appropriate to direct volunteer leaders in the same fashion and so “responsibility” is given to those who are in an employment relationship with may be so directed.
It should also be noted that while each Act and Action identifies under “Who?” the individual(s) or group responsible for ensuring that it gets done, this does NOT mean that that they are responsible for doing all, or indeed any, of the work.