Rector Search

Phase Three - We Are Here!

Gathering Names

1. Vestry determines the geographic scope of search.
2. A parish Search Committee is appointed.
3. St. Michael’s open rector position is advertised.
4. Interested candidates respond to the Diocesan Office of Transition Ministry

Phase 3 Parish Communications

• Rector Search Committee Commissioned posted on Jan. 13, 2022
• Rector Search Committee Announced posted on Jan. 4, 2022
• A Prayer for St. Michael's Rector Search posted on Jan 1, 2022

Phase Two - Complete

Self-Study

1. Diocese and vestry conduct Mutual Ministry Review
2. Parish financial audit completed
3. Transition Committee creates Parish Profile
4. Parish story day, focus group meetings, and small group conversations
5. Parish survey and results analysis
6. Results compiled and integrated into Parish Profile
7. Parish Profile published and presented to parish
8. National Church Office of Transitional Ministry Portfolio complete

Phase 2 Parish Communications

• Parish Profile Complete! posted on Jan. 4, 2022
• Parish Profile Update posted on Dec. 14, 2021
• The Vestry's Mutual Ministry Review Part II posted on Aug 18, 2021
• Transition Roadmap, posted on July 2, 2021
• Parish Survey Released! posted on June 24, 2021
• Parish Story Day posted on April 26, 2021
• Transition Committee Report posted on March 10, 2021
• The Vestry's Mutual Ministry Review Part I posted on Feb 27, 2021

Phase One - Complete

Getting Started

1. Rector departs and Interim Rector begins
2. Vestry meets with Diocese for overview
3. Vestry selects members of Transition Committee
4. Committee meets with Diocese for overview
5. Committee roles assigned

Phase 1 Parish Communications

• Prayers for the Transition Committee posted on Dec 6, 2020
• Interim Priest-in-Charge Announced posted on Nov 25, 2020
• Transition Committee Announced! posted on Nov 20, 2020
• Phase 1: What's Next? posted on Nov 11, 2020
• Phase 1: A Good Goodbye posted on Sep 20, 2020