Clergy Deployment / Transition Ministry
Due to the large number of congregations in the Diocese of Massachusetts, we encourage clergy to send their applications directly to the contact person at the parish (usually the search committee chair). Many parish profiles can be found here or on the parish web sites.
Initiating the process
- St. James's Church - Amesbury
In self-study
- Christ Church - Andover
- Christ Church - Needham
- Grace Church - Newton-Newton Corner
- St. Peter's Church - South Dartmouth
Receiving names
No longer receiving names
- All Saints Parish - Brookline
- Church of the Redeemer - Newton-Chestnut Hill
- Trinity Church - Randolph
- St. Andrew's Church - Wellesley
- All Saints' Church - West Newbury
Other Clergy Positions
These are non-rector positions which require licensed clergy. Position, location and contact person are shown.
| Town | Parish | FT/PT | Name | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priest and Lead Organizer | Boston | The Crossing | Part time | Vicki Morte | priestsearch@thecrossingboston.org |
Clergy-optional Positions
The following positions may be of interest to clergy, although clerical status is not required.
No positions are currently open
Compensation & Benefits Resources for Parishes
Guidelines provided by the committee on compensating clergy.
A Guide for Parishes in Transition
A guide to help congregations through the process of transition in clergy leadership.
Please note: The Guide for Parishes in Transition document is currently under revision and will be posted soon. In the meantime please contact the Rev. Dr. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa at jbntagengwa [at] diomass [dot] org or by phone at 617-482-4826 ext. 400 for the information.
Letters of Agreement
These are agreements binding a parish and its clergy.
Please note: The Letters of Agreement documents are currently under revision and will be posted soon. In the meantime please contact the Rev. Dr. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa at jbntagengwa [at] diomass [dot] org or by phone at 617-482-4826 ext. 400 for the information.


