Pastoral Board

Duties of the Board

(a) To make arrangements, with the approval of the Bishop, for the appointment, removal, retirement, etc., of all clergy, except principals, lecturers, headmasters, and teachers in colleges, high schools, and training schools.

(b) To make rules for election and conferment of titles to clerical posts; (with the assistance of a board appointed for that purpose, if necessary) examine and approve those who have been recommended for election to clerical positions. Recommend to the Executive Committee the approval of nominees and make necessary arrangements for their training. Finally, if they are satisfied that they are qualified, they are recommended to the Bishop through the Executive Committee for their acceptance as priestly candidates.

(c) Supervise and control the activities of the Bible School in general. Advise the Bishop on matters such as the appointment, placement, retirement, etc. of its principal and clergy teachers.

(d) Prepare and submit before the end of each fiscal year to the Board of Finance a budget of the amount required to carry on the work of the Bible School for the ensuing year, and, unless otherwise provided for, to meet the said requirement for expenses for the training of clerical students, and to submit, with recommendations, applications for funds for interim grants.

(e) To decide all matters relating to the appointment, confirmation, placement, retirement, etc., of church workers.

(f) To make arrangements for the election and periodical examinations of church workers.

(g) Assist the Bishop in arranging missionary meetings, special conferences and retreats of clergy and laity.

(h) To take decisions with the approval of the Bishop regarding the appointment, service, transfer, retirement etc. of all clergy except teachers in various institutions and educational institutions.

(i) Supervise and control the activities of Angatha Keeshavlen in general. Recommend to the bishop the appointment, placement, retirement, etc. of its principal and clergy teachers.

Social Board

Duties of the Board

(a) To promote and develop the cooperative movement in villages throughout the Diocese.

(b) exercise general supervision and control over the technical schools connected with the Diocese.

(c) To strengthen and encourage industrial and social activities in the Diocese.

(d) prepare and submit to the Board of Finance an annual budget of the amount necessary for the working expenses of the Board.

(e) Appoint managers of technical schools and vocational schools in the Diocese.

Bishop Speechly College for Advanced Studies

Bishop Speechly College for advanced studies (BISCFAS), which started functioning on the Buchanan Hills, Pallom in the year 2006, is a dream come true for students and parents in this part of God's own country who have a zest for excellence in higher education. Today the college is all set to make a giant leap forward in the area of vocational / professional higher education.

Named after Bishop JM Speechly, the first Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Central Travancore, the College is owned by the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese and controlled by a Governing Council with Rt. Rev. Dr. Sabu Koshy Cherian Bishop, CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese as Chairman.

Vision The college, aspires to be a Centre for Excellence, transforming life through education with commitment on service and focus on sustainable development goals.

Mission The College strives to achieve excellence through outcome-based education, student centered learning and robust methods of assessment; inculcate values of integrity, justice and inclusivity among students; impart life skills and employability skills to equip the students to address local and global challenges; sensitize the young minds on issues related to heritage, cultural, environment, gender and human rights and be an arena where academic and administrative policies are executed with transparency and flexibility.

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Website : www.bishopspeechlycollege.ac.in

CSI St. Andrew’s Church Pannimattom

• Year of the Formation : 1952
• Name of the Founder : Chirakkarotte Family
• Year of Pastorate Formation : 1984
• Total Members of the Congregation : 702
• Total Families in the Congregation : 171
• Total Land : 93.5 Cents
• Name of the Presbyters from the Congregation: Rev. Thomas George.
• Name of the Catechist, Church Workers / Sisters from the Congregation: Sr. Rachel John

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