The Diaconate in the Diocese of East Tennessee

Introduction

Sections

• I. The Diaconate



• II. Discernment for the Diaconate
  Step One - Aspirant Meets with the Rector
  Step Two - Aspirant and Rector Meet with the Bishop
  Step Three - Diaconal Discernment Committee Forms
  Step Four - Vestry/Mission Council Sends Written Report to Bishop and Commission on Ministry
  Step Five - The Second Meeting with the Bishop
  Step Six - The Bishop Invites the Aspirant to Apply for Postulancy
  Step Seven - Aspirant is Invited to the Conference of the Bishop's Advisory Committee on Aspirants for Ministry (BACAM)
  Step Eight - Aspirant is Informed of Decision



• III. Postulancy
  Step Nine - Becoming a Postulant
  Step Ten - Postulant Status



• IV. Candidacy and Ordination



• V. Examining Chaplains Expectations



• VI. Conclusion

Checklist for Aspirants

Guidelines for Diaconal Discernment Committees

Appendix:

Aspirant's Application
Rector Referral and Recommendation
-   Recommended Areas of Discussion Between Rector and Aspirant
Background Inquiry Release Form
Letter of Understanding
Release of Information/Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement
Financial Disclosure Form
Application for Postulancy
Vestry Recommendation for Postulancy
Application for Candidacy
Vestry Letter of Support for Candidacy
Application for Ordination to the Diaconate
Vestry Letter of Support for Ordination to the Diaconate