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	theFinding Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen BCP 818

	October 28, 2006 The Reverend John C Bauerschmidt has been elected the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee on the 12th ballot. The Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee and the Episcopate Committee wishes to extend it's great thanks to all three nominees for the election of the 11th Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
	The Episcopate Committee announced its slate of nominees the noon September 20th via web, email, and postage mail. The 14 day window for nominations by petition closed on noon October 4th, 2006. Thank you.
The Nominees from the Episocopate Committee
		The Rev. John C Bauerschmidt The Diocese of Louisiana Biography
		The Rev. James L. Burns The Diocese of New York Biography
		The Rev. Thack H. Dyson The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast Withdrawn
		The Rev. Dr. Russell Jones Levenson, Jr. The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast Withdrawn
		The Rev. Carter N Paden The Diocese of East Tennessee Biography
		See the timeline for presentation of nominees.