Rector Search
Trinity is currently in the process of a rector search. How it works:
APRIL 2024
Rev. Tim Safford began his service at Trinity Church Newport as interim Rector
SEPTEMBER 2024
- Rector Search Teams formed, Prayer and Communications Teams began work
- First Transition Workshop, on Congregational History, with Canon Dena
OCTOBER 2024
- Rector Search Teams announced to Congregation
- Second Parish Transition Workshop on the Congregational Conversation Questions, with Canon Dena
DECEMBER 2024
- Search Team begin to develop interview questions for first and second round of interviews
JANUARY 2025
- Profile Team Community Portfolio approved by Vestry and submitted to Canon Dena
- Compensation Worksheet approved by Vestry and submitted to Canon Dena
- Rector Search Video “rough cut” viewed by Vestry
- Clip from Rector Search Video posted to Website and Facebook
FEBRUARY 2025
- Profile posted on Office for Transition Ministry website for prospective candidates
NEXT STEPS
- Profile will be presented to the Bishop, once approved profile is posted by the Canon
- The Canon vets applicants and forwards viable candidate information to the Search Committee
- Interviews take place with the Search Committee
- Transition Team plans for the departure of the Interim and arrival of the new Rector
- Final Candidate(s) meet with the Bishop
- Vestry will vote on final selection
- Candidate offered a Letter of Agreement
- Once the Candidate accepts the call and the Bishop signs the Letter of Agreement the new Rector will be announced to the Congregation.
