Transition Ministry

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 interested in submitting your name for consideration or interested in further conversation about any congregations that are receiving names, please send your OTM profile, Resume, completed Questionnaire for Clergy, 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 Episcopal Church 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

Transition Updates and Clergy Calls (as of April 2025)

Receiving Names

Letter of Agreement in Process

Working on Profile

Considering Other than Full-Time Ministry

New Search Process beginning

Recent Calls (Since January 2025)

  • The Rev. Terence Lee at Holy Trinity, South River as Priest-in-Charge effective January 1st
  • The Rev. Fabian Villalobos (Dallas) at St. Peter’s, Perth Amboy as Rector effective January 1st
  • The Rev. Clive Sang at St. Thomas, Red Bank as Priest-in-Charge effective January 1st
  • The Rev. George Anne McDonnell (Minnesota) at Christ Church, Somers Point as Rector effective January 19th
  • The Rev. Jay Angerer (Louisiana) at Holy Trinity, Ocean City as Rector effective February 1st
  • The Rev. Ann Strazza at All Saints, Scotch Plains as Rector effective March 1st.
  • The Rev. Ellen Rutherford at St. George’s, Pennsville and Trinity, Swedesboro as Clergy Sharing Long-Term Supply effective April 27th. The Rev. Todd Foster at St. Luke’s, Metuchen as Interim effective May 1st.

Resources for Clergy

Resources for Congregations