"The 2005 Stipulation and Court Order was a court-approved agreement stating an "amicable resolution" to litigation over the control of property in the event of a separation from the Episcopal Church. The undisputed evidence shows that the former diocesan leaders who are now seeking to appeal agreed in 2005, through their attorneys, that the property would remain with the Episcopal Diocese "regardless of what circumstances might arise.

Here in Plano it was a kairos moment, not only for these dynamic, committed church planters, but also for Archbishop Robert Duncan who could hardly contain his excitement. His vindication was at hand. He stood regal in the pulpit. His trademark bushy eyebrows could not conceal his obvious joy that the Anglican Church of North America, his brainchild, had finally been birthed and, with the pain of labor gone, a beautiful, faithful child is in the world for all to see.

The panel was chaired by the Rev. Geoffrey Chapman, rector, St. Stephen's, Sewickley, PA.

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Using II Tim 4:5 as his text for church planting, Stetzer said church planting is not easy, that he has planted five with one failure in Buffalo, NY. Churches must produce a sustaining movement if they are to survive and grow.

Recognizing that most of the conferees have come out of The Episcopal Church, Stetzer said, "What is going on in your windshield or filling your windshield with the troubles you came through must now be in your rear view mirror. You need a clear windshield."