Thank you for visiting the Diocese of New Jersey’s Transition Ministry Resource page. Whether you are clergy discerning a new call, a congregation in transition, newly ordained, or new to the diocese we hope that you will find the information you are seeking.
If you are clergy interested in being considered as a candidate in a search, please submit the following materials to Bishop French’s office through Ms. Mirelle White, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, via email (click here to send) or call 609.460.5411.
- A cover letter of interest to the search committee or vestry as indicated
- A copy of your resume or CV
- A PDF of your OTM portfolio
- Responses to Questionnaire for Clergy ( listed under Resources for Clergy)
Transition Updates
Resources for Clergy
Recent Clergy Calls & Updates and Congregation Updates
Questionnaire for Clergy Interested in Serving in the Diocese of New Jersey
Episcopal News Service Jobs & Calls
Transition Ministry Conference
Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation
Diocesan Policies on Sabbaticals
Sabbatical Grant Application. (version en español)
Resources for Congregations
Standing Commission on Clerical Compensation
PDF Safety Inspection Document
Episcopal News Service Jobs & Calls
Transition Ministry Conference
Format for letter for informing bishop of proposal to elect new clergy
Format for letter requesting bishop’s appointment of a priest-in-charge