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06/28/2008

We have an election!

by Joy Zaher

The Convention to Elect the next Bishop of Idaho has elected the Rev. Brian Thom after six ballots.
To view the full proceedings of the Electing Convention in PDF format, click here.

 

Here are the results of our election, ballot by ballot. 

In order to elect, nominee must receive 27 Clergy and 60 Lay votes.

 

Ballot #6
  LayClergy
Demarest15
13
Hogue
38
7 
Perrizo
1 
0 
Thom
65
32

 

Ballot #5 
  LayClergy
Demarest14
14
Hogue
46
9
Perrizo
3 
0 
Thom
56
29

 

Ballot #4  
  LayClergy
Demarest17
15
Hogue
49
11
Perrizo
6 
1 
Thom
47
25

 

 

Ballot #3  
  LayClergy
Demarest16
15
Hogue
49
9
Perrizo
15
4
Thom
39
23

 

 

Ballot #2
 LayClergy
Demarest16
16
Hogue
45
9
Perrizo
25
7
Thom
33
19

 

Ballot #1
 Lay
Clergy
Demarest1914
Hogue43
9
Perrizo28
11
Thom29
17

 


Comments:

It's most interesting to see the dramatic difference between the clery and the lay regarding Fr. Hogue. How are the results "published" at the convention....by print or voice or both? Thanks



Posted by: Leon Collins

Hooray ! good job with the updates.



Posted by: robert miller

Dear Brian, Our sincerest congratulations and continued prayers for your episcopal ministry.



Posted by: The Revs. Dr. Alex and Nancy Nagy

Dear Brian, Judy and Megan and Melissa, What stunningly wonderful news! Congratulations, Brian. God bless you one and all! Betty Stone's daughter phoned to break the good tidings. I(Roy) phoned Bishop Ladehoff right away and he was overjoyed. I also phoned the parish office, so it should be announced at St. John's in the morning. Please keep us informed of the plans for your consecration as they unfold. Know that our joyful prayers and thanksgiving are with you all. With tons of love, Roy and Sharon



Posted by: Roy and Sharon Coulter

Congratulations Fr. Brian! Wow!



Posted by: Gary Fornshell

Our hearty congregatulations to Bishop-elect Brian Thom. He's going to be good for the Episcopal church in Idaho.



Posted by: Richard and Diane Demarest

How thrilled we are Brian. Our love, congratulations, and blessings. Lonnie and Annette



Posted by: Lonnie and Annette Park

Brian, Wow! What amazing news, I guess you "found your mark" and are on the way to wonderful things. God has certainly directed the hand of all of those voting today to raise up a truly gifted man of God. Thank you for your ministry to the community of Twin Falls and your brothers and sisters in Christ at the First Presbyterian Church of Twin Falls. We all will be praying for your success and continued blessings as you share your gifts for ministry with so many children of God



Posted by: Rev. Phil Price

Congratulations to both the Diocese of Idaho and to you, Fr. Brian! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace, Shannon



Posted by: The Rev. Shannon Ferguson Kelly

Once again, the Diocese of Idaho makes me proud. The web page is wonderful and most informative on the election. And Brian Thom will take the Diocese of Idaho to wonderful places. You just wait and see. Better yet, don't wait, dig in and help. Blessings and love to all. Deacon MIB



Posted by: MIB Kelly

Brian,Greetings from Orlando! Wow!!!!What an awesome outcome on the sixth ballot! God is s-o-o good all the time, and all the time, God is s-o-o good! Congratulations to you and all of your beloved family. Of course, we already know that we are all "The Beloved"! Yes,"the Journey is better together" and it will be for the entire Diocese of Idaho! Grace and peace, Bruce, Carole, and Makayla Stevens



Posted by: Rev. Bruce A. Stevens

Hi Brian! Congratulations! My sister says your sermons are "from the heart instead of your head." Obviously people love that. Please never change that now that you are bishop. I'm excited to see what she means when you visit our church. Congratulations! Jennifer and family



Posted by: Jennifer Cox

Congratulations and may the Spirit of God be with you in this new ministry in your life working for Jesus our Lord.



Posted by: Nels & Pat Moller

Surely, this election was the Holy Spirit working in all the delegates. Are there copies available of the Reflections following the ballots?



Posted by: Frank Allard

go brian! i am delighted to see you as shepherd to the flock! i know you will be kind and gentle. all love to you my friend. sandy



Posted by: sandy casey-martus

Congratulations Brian and Family. Congratulations Diocese of Idaho! May your lives together be rich and God's blessings abundant.



Posted by: The Rev. Susan Church

Whoo Hoo Brian! Congratulations to all.



Posted by: The Rev. Mary L. Allen

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Posted by: Robert Ryan

Greetings from Washington State, Brian! Your brother has shared with family the wonderful news of your most esteemed and title! Congratulations to you, dear cousin! Your kind and gentle spirit will continue to touch the lives of many. We send love and prayers for God's blessing on you and family and your new ministry to come.



Posted by: April Heasley

Yay!!! Congratulations both to Fr. Brian and the Diocese of Idaho. Wish I still lived in Idaho!!



Posted by: Ellen Flanery

Congratulations Fr. Thom. Phil (Dr. Mixter) told me about the good news yesterday. I am in Minesota now, by the way. May God be with you and your family as Bp. Thom begins his new Ministry!



Posted by: M. Andrew Urano, Esq.

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