Leadership

Commission on Ministry

Commission on Ministry is charged with the implementation of Title III, to assist the Bishop Diocesan in the determination of present and future opportunities and needs for the ministry of all baptized persons, and in the design and oversight of the ongoing process for recruitment, discernment, formation for ministry and the assessment of the readiness of persons for ordained ministry.

Clergy Transition

If you would like to discern your call with a parish currently accepting names, please send a cover letter, OTM profile, and resumé.

Lay Positions

Available positions in the diocese for laypersons.

Licensed Lay Ministries

Information regarding Pastoral Leader, Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, Evangelist, and Catechist positions.

License to Officiate

Episcopal clergy who are canonically resident outside of the Diocese of West Virginia, as well as clergy in good standing in full communion partnership, may be licensed to officiate in the Diocese of West Virginia

Diversity and Anti-racism Training

The Episcopal Church is committed to welcoming all of God’s people. As part of this commitment, all clergy and lay leaders are required to complete diversity & anti-racism training

Safe Church, Safe Communities

Safe Church, Safe Communities (formerly Safeguarding God’s Children) provides participants with the information they need to protect the children they know and care for in their personal and professional lives.

Policies & Procedures

Policies and procedures in the Diocese of West Virginia

Disciplinary Board & Title IV Intake

The Diocese of West Virginia participates in a Regional Disciplinary Board to handle cases of potential clergy misconduct, pursuant to Title IV of the Episcopal Church’s Constitution & Canons.