New Rector Search Plan Summary On September 8, 2020, Vestry approved the new rector search plan, which starts the search process. The plan's purpose is to provide a "living" plan to guide the Abbey in searching for a new rector who will lead the Congregation in their spiritual life, worship, and community. The plan is a four-step effort that is not a sequential process but builds on each step to guide The Abbey's leadership and Congregation in finding our next rector. The four steps are: Developing the Parish Profile, Vestry Provided Guidance, Search Committee, and Selection and Offer. Due to COVID-19, the Vestry has not set a specific date to launch the Parish Profile step, but we are actively preparing so we can start when conditions change to safely conduct the Parish Profile. The plan describes each step with greater detail; assigns responsibilities for the Congregation, Vestry, Bishop, and Interim Rector; and provides a timeline with key milestones and decisions. Throughout the entire process, we will engage and leverage our Anglican Mission in America leadership, Rt. Rev. Philip H. Jones. At the end of this process, our prayer is that The Abbey has a new Rector to lead the Congregation's spiritual development, worship, and community support based on The Abbey's Parish Profile. As a member of the Congregation, you can pray for The Abbey, leadership, and search committee and actively participate in the Parish Profile process. The Vestry's number one responsibility is to frequently communicate and update the Congregation during this process. The Vestry will communicate by various methods – service announcements, The Abbey Enews, The Abbey Lamp Post, and Ask the Abbey. Since this is a "living" plan, the Vestry will regularly update the plan. The Congregation can download a copy of the plan, with updates, at the link below, or request a copy from The Abbey Administrator. We ask that you direct your comments and questions to The Abbey Administrator or submit your question to Ask The Abbey. The Abbey Vestry 1 New Rector Search Plan Update Summary Page October 16, 2020 Update: The Vestry New Rector Search Sub-committee continues to develop the “living” plan. Starting on page C-1, we updated the Search Committee Appendix by expanding on the search committee selection process and by adding additional detail on how the Vester will select members to serve on the Search Committee. We included in the appendix the search committee nomination forms, Search Committee Covenant, and search committee sample Vestry ballot form. Of note, the Vestry decided to modify who can serve as the search committee chairperson. Finally, we updated Appendix A: Timeline with Key Milestones and Decision Points on page A-1. 2 Mission Pawleys Inc. New Rector Search Plan As of October 16, 2020 As we begin our journey to find our next Rector, we should start by reviewing The Abbey's Statement of Faith and thanking God for the Abbey. Statement of Faith: Rooted in the Celtic missionary tradition and nourished by the three streams of Scripture, the Sacramental Life, and the Holy Spirit, The Abbey seeks to worship, disciple, and replicate the Gospel message to advance the Kingdom in the Pawley's Island community and beyond. The Scripture: We hold that Scripture guides our lives and is authoritative for us individually and for the Church at large (known as the evangelical tradition). The Sacramental: We believe the Sacramental life is embodied in the practices and teachings Christians have held throughout the centuries, as expressed in the historic Creeds and 39 Articles of Religion. Our faith tradition has a variety of worship expressions, including the sacraments of the baptism and Holy Communion instituted by Jesus (known as the catholic tradition). The Spirit: We recognize God's Spirit at work in the Church and the world, manifesting His power and preparing us for ministry through the deposit of his Spiritual gifts (known as the charismatic tradition). As members of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church in the Anglican Mission in America (AMiA), our solemn declaration of principles by which we are governed can be accessed in greater detail here. Reflection: "Almighty God, the giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a Rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." (BCP, p. 818) Purpose: The purpose is to provide a "living" plan to guide the Abbey to search for a new rector to lead the members in their spiritual life, worship, and community. Plan Concept: The plan is a four-step effort that is not a sequential process but builds on each step to guide The Abbey's leadership and congregation in finding the next rector. The four steps are: Developing the Parish Profile, Vestry Provided Guidance, Search Committee, and Selection and Offer. Throughout the entire process, we will engage and leverage our AMiA leadership, Rt. Rev. Philip H Jones. 3 Four Steps: Developing the Parish Profile: Of all steps, this is the most critical step and the key to ensuring that we, The Abbey, find the right future spiritual leader. We will create a Parish Profile that reflects our History, Who We Are, and Our Vision and Values as The Abbey moves forward during this step. This step could include a consultant approved by the Vestry. Developing the Parish Profile involves the congregation's participation, and input as this is an opportunity: • to explore the faith • examine the corporate life • celebrate what is good • confess what is harmful • give thanks for support of the story of the continuing life of the People of God. Vestry Provided Guidance: This step begins now with the new rector planning and ends when the new rector is onboarded at The Abbey. Vestry leadership provides guidance, make decisions, communicate with the Congregation and Bishop, and provide resources. Search Committee: This is the primary effort of searching for a new rector and begins with the Vestry selection of the search committee and ends with their recommendation to the Bishop through the Vestry to call a new rector. Key efforts include a group of spiritually dedicated members who will develop a candidate nomination and application process, interview candidates, schedule preaching engagements, and recommend a new rector for The Abbey. Selection and Offer: This step begins with the selection committee recommending a new rector for The Abbey and ends with the new Rector is onboarded at the Abbey. The Vestry will receive confirmation of the selection by the Bishop, make an offer to the candidate, communicate to the Congregation of a selection, and set a start date. Our End State: The Abbey has a new Rector to lead the Congregation's spiritual development, worship, and community support based on The Abbey’s Parish Profile. Timeline: This plan starts the search process, but the Vestry has not set a specific date to launch the Parish Profile step. With COVID-19, our primary concern is the safety of our members and staff, and we want to ensure our members and potential candidates are safe throughout this process. However, there are parts within this plan that we can start immediately to speed the process upon the Vestry's decision to begin the Parish Profile and actively search for a new rector. Appendix A provides a general timeline of key milestones and decisions for the plan. Responsibilities: This section list responsibilities during The Abbey's search for a new rector. Congregation: • Pray for The Abbey, leadership, and search committee throughout the search process. 4 • Actively participate in the Parish Profile process by surfacing key issues and insights that will clarify the true leadership needs of the congregation, providing timely responses to survey, and humbly understanding the majority view. Vestry: • Communicate with Congregation -- #1 responsibility over all other responsibilities. • Approve the new rector search plan and approve the start of a new rector search. • Communicate with Bishop. • Budget and resource the Parish Profile and search committee efforts. • Approve the search committee nomination process and select committee members to include a Search Committee Chairperson. • Coordinate with AMiA for Vestry and search committee opportunities to meet (virtually) and discuss lessons learned from other Churches that have recently completed a search process. • Provide specific guidance to the search committee on candidate selection criteria. • Enable selection process proceeds smoothly by establishing key milestones and decision points and be available to the search committee. Bishop: • Provide guidance to the Vestry on the search plan. • Provide potential Candidate names for consideration. • Consult with the Vestry on AMiA candidate requirements. • Confirm the Vestry's call for new Rector. • Welcome new Rector at The Abbey with a Bishop visit within 90 days of assuming rector position. Interim Rector: • Continue to be a resource to the Vestry and congregation to speak of the Spiritual health of the church. • Be available to the Vestry, search committee, and congregation to provide general counsel in the search process. • Assist in collecting documents for the Parish Profile, drafting the search committee covenant, and developing the Parish Survey. Plan Approval: On September 8, 2020, Vestry approved the plan, and the Senior Warden informed the Bishop. The congregation can request a copy of the plan from The Abbey Administrator or The Abbey website at https://theabbeypawleysisland.com. Direct comments and questions to The Abbey Administrator or submit your question to Ask The Abbey. Will Howard Senior Warden 5 Attachments: Appendix A: Timeline with Key Milestones and Decision Points Appendix B: Developing the Parish Profile Parish Profile Read Ahead Documents Search Consultant Plan Parish Survey Breakout Groups and Parish Profile General Meeting Appendix C: Search Committee Search Committee Composition.