Among other benefits, the Diocese of Indianapolis’ Pathways to Vitality initiative offers a Seminary Debt Assistance Program. “As a seminary grad, working in IndyDio has cut my loan repayment time by almost 70%,” says the Rev. Ben Wyatt. “Pathways assistance cut my debt repayment time from 10 years to just over 3 years.”
Diocese of Indianapolis Clergy Compensation
Congregational Open Positions
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Good Samaritan Episcopal Church – Vicar.
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in Brownsburg, Indiana is a five-year-old church plant within the Diocese of Indianapolis. Their founding vicar, the Rev. Dr. Gray Lesesne, has accepted the call to serve as dean and rector of Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, and we are now searching for the next vicar to lead Good Samaritan. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve a healthy and faithful congregation of strong lay leaders who are committed in their call to serve God and their neighbors by partnering with local nonprofits to care for the community. We seek a priest with particular gifts for encouraging and building this young congregation. Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows will make this full-time appointment in consultation with Good Samaritan’s wardens and bishop’s committee. Priests interested in discerning the possibility of serving in this role, please email a letter of interest, resume, and OTM portfolio by January 6, 2021 to the Rev. Canon Kristin Uffelman White. Good Samaritan Episcopal Church is an open and congregation that loves, serves, and includes all people — no exceptions.
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Greencastle – Part-Time Rector.
We are excited to announce the call for a part-time rector at St. Andrew’s in Greencastle, Indiana. We are an outgoing and hospitable community of over 100 parishioners, who express our faith by worshipping together in traditional services filled with music, engaging with thought-provoking sermons, and serving each other and those in need in our community. To learn more about leading, growing, and sharing spiritual life with St. Andrew’s, visit our parish profile.
To enter discernment with St. Andrew’s, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in St. Andrew’s, your current OTM profile, and resume by January 31, 2021 to:
Jennifer Phelps
Transition Minister
Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
phelps@indydio.org
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Richmond – Full-Time Rector.
Although modest in size, the membership of St. Paul’s is committed, inclusive and includes a range of ages, economic levels and talents. We are open and affirming of all people regardless of race, color, class or gender expression. Average Sunday attendance is 27. The spiritual life of the church is enriched by our members’ commitment to worship and participation in community organizations. View the parish profile and OTM profile here.
To enter discernment with St. Paul’s, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in St. Paul’s, your current OTM profile, and resume to:
Jennifer Phelps
Transition Minister
Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis
phelps@indydio.org
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To learn more about positions open in the Diocese of Indianapolis, to request a list of clergy/diocesan expectations, a sample Letter of Agreement, or if your clergy person is retiring or moving to a new position contact Jennifer Phelps.
All applications must be received by the deadlines stated on this website to be considered.
The Diocese of Indianapolis expects that all parties in the search process will respect confidentiality. Congregations are not to make public the names of those being considered. Applicants and Candidates for positions are not to make public the church where they are applying or interviewing. This includes, but is not limited to, social media.