The Search for our
6th Bishop Diocesan
Welcome to the Bishop Search information portal for the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin (EDSJ). This site will continue to be expanded throughout the search and transition process. Explore all the portal pages to see access to the Diocesan Survey, Updates & News, Timeline, Prayer Resources and more to come in the future.
Our Current Focus: Continue creation of the Diocesan Profile for posting in January 2025:
The newly expanded 15-member Nominating Committee has already begun to review and assemble the thoughts and priorities of the diocese into a Diocesan Profile document. There is an abundance of information that was gathered, and this step examines that information to find commonalities, recurring themes and dreams, and preferences.
This Diocesan Profile is a descriptive document based on data collected from the diocesan survey and the listening sessions with members of the diocese. It helps shape the search process by identifying, as a diocese, who we are, what are our priorities and what we are looking for in a new bishop. The profile and applications will be published online on January 15, 2025 to seek applicants from throughout The Church.
WE NEED YOUR HELP, EDSJ! : As the Diocesan Profile document is designed and assembled; we want to provide a compelling illustration of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin for all those interested in becoming our next bishop. This “illustration” will include words, images, statistical data and critical information on priorities drawn from the diocesan survey and the recently concluded listening sessions.
We are asking every congregation to send pictures of your Church exterior (or something meaningful to you that represents your congregation). We also want to share pictures that tell a story of your congregation – your ministries, outreach or church life. We want to share the vitality, resilience and engagement that are the people of EDSJ! Make sure to include “people pictures”, not just things. Commissions & ECCO - we are also asking you to share your special ministry and call. Pictures can be sent to csmith@diosanjoaquin.org – please make sure your subject line is similar to: “Pictures from [Church Name, City or Commission or ECCO]” and provide short captions for the photos you send us. We want to include all congregations, Commissions & ECCO in the Profile, so not every picture sent may actually be used in the available space. Thank you, EDSJ – we are in this together!!
On the Horizon: Diocesan Profile is posted January 15, 2025 and Nominations Open!
The profile will be published online to provide information on the Diocese of San Joaquin as we seek applicants for Bishop from throughout The Church.