Purpose

Transition Ministry guides individuals (lay and ordained), congregations, and institutions through their times of discernment and calling, especially as it relates to congregations.

In the Diocese of Fond du Lac, the transition process is overseen by the Transitional Ministry Officer (TMO), the Rev. Meredyth Albright. She is experienced and trained in both transition ministry and interim ministry. Questions regarding the transition process should be directed to the Transition Ministry Officer.

Episcopal Church Office of Transitional Ministry

• OTM Portfolio database. which captures and highlights the significant gifts and skills embodied by the clergy and laity of the Episcopal Church. With those gifts, skills, and calls to ministry identified and shared, the Church is poised to enter into ministry transitions with both confidence and vulnerability.
  
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Current OPENINGS

Vicar - St. John, New London

Vicar - St. Paul, Suamico

Rector - St. John the Baptist, Wausau

Process

Each transition is unique, but there are some common variables. The outline provided below is simply a general outline. A specific outline for each call will be developed with the Transition Ministry Officer.

Transition 1: Separation and Planning

• Cleric determines leave taking, consults with Bishop
• Announcement to vestry and congregation
• Process Planning with Transition Ministry Officer (TMO)
• Form Transition Team (departing cleric, interim cleric, arriving cleric)

Transition 2: Self-Study

• Appointment of interim cleric
• Form Search Team
• Congregation conducts self-study

Transition 3: Discernment

• Clergy search
• Discernment of matches, phone/online interviews
• Report candidates to Vestry, on-site visits

Transition 4: Call to New Ministry

• Determination, issuing the call, finalizing Covenant
• Announcing the call
• Preparing for arrival

Transition 5: Arrival

• First Sunday
• Orientation with Congregation and Diocesan Office
• Celebration of New Ministry scheduled