Transition Ministry

The Office for Transition Ministry guides individuals (lay and ordained), congregations, and institutions through their times of discernment and calling.

The Office for Transition Ministry (OTM) provides support to clergy, laity, bishops, and Diocesan Transition Ministers throughout The Episcopal Church. Along with the Board for Transition Ministry, this office analyzes trends in clergy calls and congregational data and provides support to those in search and call processes.

OTM Portfolio database

It is anticipated that the site otmportfolio.org may be unavailable for periods of time between 4:30-8:30 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 6, and again 4:30-8:30 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 13. If you are in an active search and need to contact a diocesan transition officer, please refer to the Diocesan Transition Ministers contact list. For questions about the site, contact the Rev. Twila Smith.

Diocesan Transition Ministers

contact list

Diocesan Transition Ministers (DTMs) are diocesan executives who oversee ministry transitions, clergy placement and deployment, and general personnel matters in the Church. You can download the list of DTMs in PDF format. (Updated Feb. 11, 2025)

Our goal with this document is to invite the church to think out loud about how we bring ordained leaders to our churches. We look at 10 trends in transition ministry and invite conversation about how these trends affect our various contexts.

Cast Wide the Net

Cast Wide the Net offers resources for ordained women to help in their career development and also to assist search committees and others seeking a wide range of talented candidates across the church.

Contact:
Ms. Sabrina Nealy

OTM Coordinator: Technical Support Specialist

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