Clergy Transition Ministry

Facilitating matches between clergy and congregations

Transition Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark is a four-step process which may take up to 18 months.

• Step I: Preparation & Planning
• Step II: Self Study
• Step III: Discernment
• Step IV: Call to New Ministry

Diocesan Resources for Clergy

• Leavetaking in Your Congregation Manual (PDF)
• Leavetaking in Your Congregation Brochure (PDF)

Diocesan Resources for Congregations

• Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Newark Brochure (PDF)
• Leavetaking in Your Congregation Manual (PDF)

Letters of Agreement

• Rector: PDF • Word doc
• Curate, Assistant/Associate Rector: PDF • Word doc
• Priest-in-Charge: PDF • Word doc
• Interim: PDF • Word doc

Churches in Transition

• List

National Church Resources

• Office for Transition Ministry
• Skills and Experience Manual (PDF)
• Publications (Office for Transition Ministry)
• List of Diocesan Transition Ministers
• Transition Ministry Conference Newsletter
• Interim Ministry Network
• Clergy Leadership Institute