The search for a bishop and transition to a new bishop requires three important groups of people: the Standing Committee, the Search Committee, and the Transition Committee. Each has different responsibilities and roles.
The Standing Committee

Front Row: (The Rev. Devon Anderson (Trinity, Excelsior), Ms. Julia New-Landrum (Church of the Holy Trinity, St. Paul), Ms. Laura Bathke, Vice President (St. Matthew’s, St. Paul), The Rev. Ramona Scarpace (St. Mary’s, St. Paul), The Rev. Blair Pogue (St. Matthew’s, St. Paul).
- Monitors the search, nominating and transition processes
- Oversees the electing convention and consecration
- Makes the final recommendations of a slate for election
You can contact the Standing Committee regarding the overall search process at: standingcommittee@episcopalmn.org.
The Search Committee

- Responsible for deep listening and discernment around what kind of spiritual leader and skills are needed in the next Bishop of Minnesota
- Formulating a position profile for Standing Committee approval
- Developing the application process and materials for potential candidates, and for implementing a candidate screening process.
- Attracting and reviewing quality candidates
- Recommending a slate of 3-5 applicant names to the Standing Committee to be considered as bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota
Contact the Search Committee regarding the current Bishop Search: bishopsearch@episcopalmn.org
The Transition Committee

Front Row: The Rev. Beth Royalty, Chair (Calvary, Rochester), The Rev. Jackie Bernacchi (Episcopal Faith Communities of White Earth),
Ms. Emma King (St. Columba’s, White Earth) The Rev. Maggie Nancarrow, Co-Chair (St. Matthew’s, St. Paul), Ms. Susan Travis (St. Mark’s, Minneapolis)
Not pictured: The Rev. Judith DesHarnais (Messiah, St. Paul), Ms. Denise Graber (St. Mark’s, Minneapolis), The Rev. Chris Beebe (St. John’s, Mankato)
- Coordinating the bishop candidate road trip
- Working closely with candidates during the election process
- Planning and implementing the consecration service for the new bishop
Contact the Transition Committee regarding the current Bishop Search: teamtransition@episcopalmn.org
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