Anglican District of Virginia Congratulates The Reverend Doctor Tory Baucum on Installment as New Rector of Truro Church
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October 25, 2007
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FAIRFAX , Va. – The Anglican District of Virginia (ADV) welcomes and congratulates the Reverend Doctor Tory Baucum on his installation on Sunday, Oct. 28 as Rector of Truro Church. ADV is an association of Anglican congregations in Virginia and part of the Convocation of Anglicans in North American (CANA). Truro Church , located in Fairfax , Va. , is an active member of ADV in working together as partners in mission and ministry.
The installation will take place this Sunday, Oct. 28 at 11:15 am at Truro Church 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, Va., 22030.
“The faith, guidance, and leadership of Dr. Baucum will no doubt add to the strength of Truro ’s impact on the future of ADV within the international Anglican Communion,” said CANA Suffragan Bishop David Bena.
“I am blessed and honored to celebrate my installation this weekend with Truro Church and the rest of the Anglican District of Virginia . Through prayers of my brothers and sisters, as well as the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am eager to continue the work of Christ at Truro Church ,” said the Rev’d Tory Baucum.
Rev’d Baucum serves as a Missioner of Alpha International and an adjunct professor of mission at Asbury Theological Seminary. He received a PhD in Intercultural Theology with expertise in the catechumenate, Christian revitalization movements and the history of preaching. He works closely with Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Pentecostals, and Evangelicals to recover an authentic expression of Anglican’s Via Media.
Baucum received his MA (1986) and M.Div (1988) from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge , Pa. , and his doctorate from Asbury in 2005. Prior to teaching at Asbury, Baucum was the rector of All Saints Church, Kansas City, Mo. , and has served on the clergy staffs of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock , Ar. In addition to his position at Asbury, Baucum also serves as the Alpha International Associate Missioner, London , England.
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