Dean Search
Calling our Next Dean
On January 31, our tenth dean, The Very Reverend Richard Lawson, was elected the thirteenth Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Alabama.
With thanksgiving for Dean Lawson’s nine-year tenure and with excitement for the future of Saint John’s Cathedral, our vestry has begun the search process to guide Saint John’s as we call our next dean.
A Prayer for Our Discernment
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a dean for this cathedral and 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.
About the Search
The Role
The Dean will serve as a preacher, teacher, and pastor in daily and Sunday worship. As the senior cleric of the Cathedral, the Dean oversees the Cathedral’s ministries, including worship and preaching, pastoral care, formation and community engagement, and is responsible for the stewardship of the congregation’s financial life and property in partnership with the Vestry and key committees. The Dean should be Christ-centered and adhere to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal Church.
The full job description with instructions for applying can be found on the diocesan website.
The Search Process
Step 1
Getting Started
Identify search committees and appoint interim Dean.
Step 2
Survey, Listen, Dream
Assess where we are and dream about our future.
Step 3
Seek
Create parish profile, seek applicants, and conduct interviews.
Step 4
Discern
Prayerfully discern which candidate to call as our next Dean.
Step 5
Call & Welcome
Extend a warm Saint John’s welcome!
The Opportunity
Saint John’s Cathedral is a thriving parish in the heart of Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. With over 2200 parishioners, average Sunday attendance of 640, and a dedicated team of clergy and staff, Saint John’s looks for the next leader to shepherd us into the future. Watch the video to see what makes Saint John’s beloved by so many.
Who You’ll Work With
A dedicated team working collaboratively with lay-leadership to guide Saint John’s into our next chapter.
Search Updates from the vestry
