Discerning God's Call: The Rector's Sacred Duty (

Within the leadership of each Parish, the Rector stands as a shepherding figure, weaving together the spiritual and administrative threads that define any one congregation's journey. As outlined in the Episcopal Church Canons, particularly Canon III.9, the Rector is entrusted with profound responsibilities that extend from leading worship and pastoral care to overseeing varied facets of church administration. Their presence is both pastoral and pragmatic, embodying a leadership style that is visionary and grounded in tradition.

What is the Church?Justin YawnNovember 4, 2024St. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal ChurchEpiscopal Church, st. Francis in-the-Field, Justin Yawn, Priest, Church Leadership, History

Discerning God's Call: The Vestry's Sacred Duty

n my first post of this series “On the Church” I dove into the mission of the church through the lens of the 5 Marks of Mission. Today, we will look specifically at a body within an Episcopal Church that has a very important, and yet, misunderstood role. The most common misunderstanding stems from whether vestry members are representatives or agents.

What is the Church?Justin YawnSeptember 25, 2024St. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal ChurchEpiscopal Church, st. Francis in-the-Field, Justin Yawn, Priest, Church Leadership, History

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