Transition Updates and Clergy Calls – November 2024
Responding to Calls
If you are interested in submitting your name for consideration or interested in further conversation about any congregations that are receiving names please send you OTM profile, resume, completion of the clergy questionnaire, and letter of interest addressed to the congregation to Bishop French’s office at the email below.
Please note that at this time, the Diocese of NJ is not open to receiving unsolicited applications from outside the United States unless you have a religious work visa. The ability to work in the Diocese of NJ is a current requirement for application.
The Rev. Canon Joan Mason
Transition Ministry Officer
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(609) 460-5408
INTERIMS NEEDED! There is a need for qualified interims in the diocese. If you may be interested in serving as an interim but do not have the training, Bishop French has indicated that the diocese will pay the cost of training. If you have further questions please contact Bishop French.
Receiving Names
St. Paul’s, Westfield Assistant position
No Longer Receiving Names
ECS-NJ Executive Director position (part-time clergy or lay)
Letter of Agreement in Process
Working on Profile
Search Process Just Beginning
St. Luke’s, Gladstone Curate position
Considering Other than Full-Time Ministry
St. James, Long Branch (seeking long term Supply)
St. George’s, Pennsville (seeking “Supply Plus”)
Seeking Interim
None this month
Recent Calls
The Rev. Michael Panzarella, Priest-in-Charge for both Grace/St. Paul’s, Mercerville and Holy Apostles, Yardville (October 1)
The Rev. Arthur Powell, Long Term Supply Plus, St. Luke’s, Ewing (November 10)
The Rev. Peter DeFranco, Supply Plus during the interim period, Holy Innocents, Beach Haven
