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Revised October 2018- jlc About Archdeacons Our Pastoral Role History of Archdeacons

Who Are We? For the Diocese The ministry of a deacon, or “servant,” dates from the time of the apostles (see We are ten parish clergy, appointed by  Extend pastoral ministry of the Acts, chapter 6). Traditionally, the Diocesan to enhance the . deacons have assisted the bishop in ministries in the districts in which we  Enhance communication. serving the Christian community, and serve.  Work with Regional Deans. ministering in the world outside the  Serve on the Bishop’s Advisory Church. Council. What is our leadership role?  Work with the Dean and Chapter In the Western Church, archdeacons are usually priests who have special As this is a large diocese, we help provide responsibilities to care for the wider pastoral care, as the bishops cannot For the Region Church on behalf of the bishop. frequently visit all parishes. Particularly, we help around the time of clergy  Preside at Celebrations of New The ministry of archdeacons was transitions, and if there is some tension Ministry for the Installation of new reintroduced to the diocese by in the life of a parish. Regional Deans. Arthur Peters in 1992.  Work in partnership with Regional Deans Archdeacons see themselves as How does one become an Archdeacon? helping the diocese carry out its priorities as identified by the Diocesan We are appointed by the Diocesan For the Parishes Vision: Bishop, usually for a five-year term. It is understood that the work of an  Facilitate process and work leading  Developing Healthy archdeacon is not supposed to take up to the appointment of new clergy. Congregations more than 20% of our ministry time.  Help parishes develop a parish profile to describe their location,  Supporting Anglican Christian When do we meet? congregation, ministries, etc. for Formation prospective clergy. We typically meet together about three  Oversee the preparation and signing  Providing Organizational times per year, often meeting with of a Covenant in Ministry between new Efficiency and Effectiveness Regional Deans who have administrative incumbents and parishes (and assisting responsibilities. Some of these meetings clergy if applicable) which outlines how  Encouraging Youth have been educational opportunities with each party is to carry out ministry and a variety of consultants. share responsibilities with one another.  Preside at services for the Celebration of New Ministry.  Provide resources in times of transition and conflict.  Archdeacons are committed to spending more of their time helping parishes become healthier faith communities.

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