Committees

Bishop Search Committee

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of West Missouri is accepting applications from lay people, priests, and deacons of West Missouri to serve on the Bishop Search Committee. 

This body will play a pivotal role in helping the diocese discern whom to call as the next in a line of apostolic leaders going back to the 12 apostles originally called and sent by Jesus himself. Our next bishop will bear great responsibility to proclaim a shared vision for our congregations, inspire and minister to diocesan clergy, lead our diocesan liturgical life, raise up leaders for the future, and help lead The Episcopal Church. 

Searching for and discerning candidates for bishop will require a significant commitment of time and energy, deep listening to the Holy Spirit, and a willingness to set aside personal agendas for the good of the whole diocese.

Transition Committee

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of West Missouri is accepting applications from lay people, priests, and deacons of West Missouri to serve on the Bishop Transition Committee. 

This body will play a pivotal role in helping the diocese discern whom to call as the next in a line of apostolic leaders going back to the 12 apostles originally called and sent by Jesus himself. Our next bishop will bear great responsibility to proclaim a shared vision for our congregations, inspire and minister to diocesan clergy, lead our diocesan liturgical life, raise up leaders for the future, and help lead The Episcopal Church.

Managing the opportunities for diocesan members to get to know the candidates for bishop and managing the election process will require a significant commitment of time and energy, gifts of hospitality and organization, and attentive pastoral care for all involved.

Consecration Committee

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of West Missouri is accepting applications from lay people, priests, and deacons of West Missouri to serve on the Bishop Consecration Committee.

 This group will play a pivotal role in consecrating and celebrating the next in a line of apostolic leaders going back to the 12 apostles originally called and sent by Jesus himself. Our next bishop will bear great responsibility to proclaim a shared vision for our congregations, inspire and minister to diocesan clergy, lead our diocesan liturgical life, raise up leaders for the future, and help lead The Episcopal Church. 

Coordinating our next bishop’s consecration and associated celebrations will require a significant commitment of time and energy, a willingness to listen to the Holy Spirit, and a willingness to set aside personal agendas for the good of the whole diocese.

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