Closes September 1, 2025
The Diocesan Profile and Candidate Profile are central tools in the discernment process for our next Bishop Ordinary.
The Diocesan Profile tells the story of who we are as a diocese—our history, values, ministries, and current challenges and opportunities. It reflects the voices of clergy and lay leaders across the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast and offers a snapshot of our shared life and gospel mission.
The Candidate Profile outlines the qualities, convictions, and competencies we are prayerfully seeking in our next bishop. Grounded in Scripture, the Ordinal, and the Canons of the ACNA, it highlights the character, leadership, and theological commitments that will be essential for shepherding our diocese in the years ahead.
Together, these documents are meant to guide both potential candidates and the wider Church in discerning the man God is calling to lead us into our next season of faithfulness and fruitfulness.
Episcopal Nominations Team
Earlier this year, Bishop Clark announced his retirement, setting the Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast on a journey to elect a new Diocesan Bishop. The first step on that journey, according to the DWGC Canons, was forming an Episcopal Nominations Team (ENT), which the Synod accomplished on May 17, 2025. This team is responsible for drafting a Diocesan Profile, building the application process, reviewing nominees/candidates, and presenting to the Diocesan Council a list of finalists. The members of the ENT are listed below.
Latest Update from the ENT
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