Summary of Responsibilities: Assist the bishop in matters pertaining to the needs for the Ordained Ministry including enlistment and selection of persons for the Ministry, and in the guidance and pastoral care of all Postulants and Candidates for Holy Orders, Deacons and Priests, administering examinations required by Canon for Ordination and continuing education. Assist the bishop in challenging, training, and providing continuing education of the Laity for its ministry. Commitment needed: attend regular teleconference (10-12 annually), receive and disburse documents (preferably electronically), meet face to face for a 2-3 day meeting at least once a year.
Arctic Coast, Clergy, 51st, 2026
The Rev. Mary Norton
Arctic Coast, Lay, 52nd, 2027
Vacant
Interior, Clergy, 50th, 2025
The Rev. Susan Mitchell
Vocational Deacon, 51st, 2026
The Rev. Barbara Zimmerman
Interior, Lay, 51st, 2026
Mary Jane Derendoff
South Central, Clergy, 52nd, 2027
The Rev. Matthew DuFour
South Central, Lay, 50th, 2025
Nell Gustafson
Southeast, Clergy, 52nd, 2027
The Rev. Jan Hotz
Southeast, Lay, 50th, 2025
Michael Rowcroft
Commission on Ministry
- 00- Full Packet
- 01- Step by Step
- 02- Exploring Calls to Ministry
- 03- Discernment Process
- 04- Discernment of Ministry Report
- 05- Checklist for Ordination
- 06- Nomination and Support for Postulancy
- 07- Application for Postulancy
- 08- Role of Mentor
- 09- Formation Plan Template- Fillable
- 10- Nomination for Candidacy
- 11- Nomination for Ordination
