Clergy Transitions

Canterbury MSU, East Lansing

Campus Missioner (part-time) – Accepting applications through July 15
Canterbury MSU website
Canterbury MSU profile
Canterbury MSU posting on Transition Ministry Conference

St. Stephen’s, Troy

Priest-in-Charge (full-time) – Applications currently being accepted
St. Stephen’s website
St Stephen’s Troy OTM
St. Stephen’s Parish Profile

St. James, Dexter

Vicar (full-time) – Applications currently being accepted 

St. James website
St. James Dexter OTM portfolio
St. James’ Parish Profile

Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit

Dean – application window currently closed

Cathedral Profile (attached)
Cathedral OTM portfolio (attached)
Cathedral website

Instructions for Applications

Clergy interested in being considered for a particular position should send the following documents to the Rev. Canon Susie Shaefer, Canon for Transitions and Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan by email: sshaefer@edomi.org or mail to 4800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.

1. A letter addressed to the Search Committee in which the candidate

(a) offers a self-introduction, and (b) describes why they feel drawn into discernment around this particular position.  The specific form, length, and content of the letter is at the candidate’s discretion;

2. A current resume; and
3. A .pdf of the candidate’s current Office of Transition Ministries Portfolio (or ELCA Rostered Minister profile) including answers to all of the narrative questions.

It is very helpful (though not required) if all three documents can be sent as attachments to a single email.  The Canon does an initial screening of all candidates prior to forwarding applications to the Search Committee.

The Search Committee then reviews the application and decides whether to invite the candidate to continue in the process. Further steps in the process include a video interview and site visits by the candidate and by members of the Committee. In certain instances Committees may add other steps, such as asking for answers to written questions. A background check takes place later in the process.

Further details about how the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan  approaches transitions may be found in the Guide below. This is the same information as given to congregational Search Committees.