Bishop at forefront of Episcopal divide
Supporters and critics agree the San Joaquin Diocese's leader was a powerful force in his conservative flock's vote to secede.
By Rebecca Trounson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
December 24, 2007

FRESNO -- Bishop John-David Schofield's tone was urgent this month as he exhorted delegates from his Central California diocese to leave the Episcopal Church.

For more than 20 years, Schofield said, he had watched in dismay as the national church strayed from Scripture and made controversial decisions about theology and sexuality, including the role of gays in the church. Now, he told delegates to his diocese's annual convention, it was time to act. the rest