Rector Search

December 18, 2022

A Rector is Called:
Welcome The Rev. Canon Dr. Father Shane Scott-Hamblen!

Phase 5 - Complete!

Calling

1. The Vestry prayerfully discerns who God is calling as Saint Michael's next rector.
2. The Vestry votes and reaches a decision on the candidate to call.
3. The Bishop affirms the call.
4. The parish is notified.

Phase 5 Parish Communications

• Rector Search | A Rector is Called! posted Dec. 18, 2022
• Update from the Senior Warden posted Dec. 6, 2022

Phase 4 - Complete

Matching

1. The Search Committee interviews candidates.
2. The Search Committee presents a short list of candidates to the Vestry.
3. The Vestry reviews candidate portfolios and conducts interviews.

Phase 4 Parish Communications

• Vestry Interview Prep posted on Nov. 20, 2022
• Search Committee Wrap Up posted on October 9, 2022
• Consult with St. Wilfred's posted on October 2, 2022
• Letter from the Wardens posted on August 29, 2022
• Candidate Interviews Scheduled posted on August 9, 2022
• Diocese Provides Search Committee Training posted on June 26, 2022
• Diocese Candidate Application Overview posted on June 15, 2022

Phase 3 - Complete

Gathering Names

1. Vestry determines the geographic scope of search.
2. A Rector Search Committee is appointed.
3. Saint Michael’s open rector position is advertised.

Phase 3 Parish Communications

• Candidate Applications: A First Step posted on May 2, 2022
• Now Accepting Applications! posted on April 11, 2022
• The Search Begins! posted on Mar. 14, 2022
• Phase 3: What's Next? posted on Feb. 25, 2022
• Rector Search Committee Commissioned posted on Jan. 16, 2022
• Rector Search Committee Announced posted on Jan. 4, 2022

Phase 2 - 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 1 - 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