Transition is a meaningful time in the life of any congregation.

Transitions (Search Process, Deployment)

A transition in clergy leadership is always a meaningful time in the life of any congregation. The resources you need to move ahead can be found by clicking the image to the right. Here you will find practical things like letters of agreement, sample interview outlines, search budgets and more. The contents of this Manual are in continuous revision owing to the valuable contributions of Search Committees and Vestries who have used it in the past. You are encouraged to benefit from their experience. The Matthias Story (Acts 1:21-26) forms the outline of the process.

Congregations currently receiving names:

1. Brooksville, St. John's: Rural County-seat parish with 2007 Average Sunday Attendance (ASA) = 88
2. Sarasota, Church of the Redeemer: The largest church in the diocese seeks Hispanic Missioner.

Contact the Deployment Officer for more information. By request of the Search Committee or Vestry, please do not contact the above congregation/s.

Congregations soon to be open:

1. St. Pete's Beach, St. Alban's: Parish is reorganizing under the care of a supply priest. 2006 ASA=132
2. St. Petersburg, St. Vincent's: Rector has announced his acceptance of another call. Parish is preparing for the arrival of a supply priest and may be calling an Interim. 2006 (ASA)=105

Recently filled:

1. Arcadia, St. Edmund's: The Rev. Dr. James Williamson serving as Priest-in-Charge.
2. Valrico, Holy Innocents: The Rev. Douglas Scharf serving as Rector.
3. Sarasota, St. Wilfred's: Bishop Smith approved a letter of Agreement calling the Rev. Douglas Zimmerman as Priest-in-Charge, effective February 2, 2008.
4. Dade City, St. Mary's:   Fr. Jim Kelly signed letter of agreement as Interim.