Transition Ministry

Transition Ministry Update as of November 4, 2019

The congregations are listed alphabetically by place, with the name of the church preceding the town, city, or village.

An asterisk (*) indicates a change in status since the last report.

Church websites are independently managed and maintained.

For questions or comments on those websites, please contact the church directly.

For clergy looking to apply for open positions under the “Receiving Names” categories, please respond to this questionnaire and contact: The Reverend Canon Brian Jemmott at bjemmott@dioceseofnj.org or at (609) 394-5281 ext. 21.

Congregations wishing to request a background check of a candidate should use this form.

Please contact Canon Jemmott with questions about the below listings or for assistance.

To check open positions across the Episcopal Church log onto the OTM Database or visit their website.

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Searching for a rector?

• • Detailed, step-by-step process for calling a new rector
  • Printable tri-fold brochure about the transition process
  • Transition consultants in the search for new clergy
  • Format for letter for informing bishop of proposal to elect new clergy
  • Format for letter requesting bishop’s appointment of a priest-in-charge

Recent Calls:

• *St. Andrew’s Church, Mount Holly The Reverend Andrew J. Hanyzewski called as Rector, St. Andrew’s Church, Mt. Holly, effective October 15, 2019.

Receiving Names for Rector:

• Grace Church, Merchantville Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.

• St. Mary’s Church, Stone Harbor Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.

Receiving Names for Priest-in Charge:

• *St. James’ Church, Bradley Beach and St. Michael the Archangel, Wall Congregations using supply clergy. Affiliation in process. Orientation of Discernment Committee and Vestries, conducted on March 14. Congregational Workshop conducted on April 7. Online resources posted, with a deadline of Deadline of December 2, 2019.
• *Trinity Church, Matawan and Christ Church, South Amboy The Discernment Process has been reopened, with a deadline of December 2, 2019.
• *Trinity Church, Asbury Park Congregation using supply clergy. Discernment Committee formed. Congregational Workshop conducted on March 31. Town Hall Meeting held on June 2. Online resources posted, with a deadline of November 4, 2019.

Receiving Names for Interim:

• St. Martin in the Fields, Bridgewater Vestry reviewing candidate materials.

Not Yet Receiving Names for Rector/Priest-in-Charge:

• Christ Church, Toms River Town Hall held on September 26. Discernment Committee formed. Orientation of Vestry and Discernment Committee completed on March 10. Congregational Conversation conducted March 31. Preparing online materials for posting.

Not Yet Receiving Names for Priest-in-Charge:

• Christ Church, Riverton  Readiness Assessment completed August 13. Town Hall Meeting scheduled for October 1, 2019. Congregational Workshops to follow.

• St. Stephen’s Church, Beverly and St. Stephen’s Church, Riverside Town Hall meeting scheduled conducted on March 17. Readiness Assessment conducted April 12.

Future Course in Ministry Under Discernment with Bishop’s Office:

• Church of the Holy Spirit, Tuckerton Congregation using supply clergy. Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s Office.
• St. Martin in the Fields, Lumberton Congregation using supply clergy. Wardens and Vestry in consultation with the Bishop’s Office.
• Church of the Good Shepherd, Berlin Congregation using supply clergy. Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s office.
• St. Mary’s Church, Clementon Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s office.
• Holy Family Church, Laurel Springs (website under construction): Effective January 21, 2018, Merger of Church of the Atonement, Laurel Springs and St. John’s in the Wilderness, Gibbsboro.
• St. James’ Church, Paulsboro Congregation using supply clergy.
• Grace Church, Pemberton Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s Office.
• Church of the Good Shepherd, Rahway Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s Office.
• Trinity Church, Vincentown The Rev. Robert Legnani serving as extended supply