A Prayer for our Bishop Search
Almighty God, giver of every good gift and source of all wisdom and understanding, look graciously upon your church and so guide the minds and hearts of those who will choose our next bishop. We pray that to those who offer themselves as candidates in this process, you will grant wisdom and discernment, a spirit of revelation and knowledge of your will, that they will care for all your people and equip us for our ministries through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Bishop Search & Transition Committees Announced
The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming is pleased to announce the members who will serve on the Search Committee and Transition Committee as we begin the sacred work of discerning our next bishop.
Timeline
January 6, 2026 | Bishop Search Announcement
On January 6, 2025, Standing Committee President the Rev. Camie Dewey announced the official beginning of our search process for the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.
January 6, 2026 | Committee Application Opens
On January 6, 2026, applications open to serve on the Search Committee and the Transition Committee.
February 2, 2026 | Committee Application Closes
On February 2, 2026, the committee application period closes.
February 16, 2026 | Committees Are Announced
On February 16, 2026, we announce the members selected to serve on the Search Committee and Transition Committee.
March 20-21, 2026 | Leadership Retreat
On March 20-21, 2026, the Search Committee, the Transition Committee, and the Standing Committee will gather for a two-day onboarding retreat that will conclude with a commissioning.
Early April 2026 | Listening Sessions Scheduled
In early April 2026, we will publish the schedule and participation details for diocesan listening sessions.
April–June 2026 | Listening Sessions Completed
From April through June 2026, we will gather input from across the diocese through listening sessions.
Mid-September 2026 | Diocesan Profile Released
In mid-September 2026, the diocesan profile will be released, reflecting what we have heard and who we are as a diocese.
October 2026 | Nomination Window Closes
In October 2026, the nomination window closes and the Search Committee moves into its next phase of discernment.
March 1, 2027 | Slate Is Announced
On March 1, 2027, the Search Committee announces the slate of candidates.
March 15, 2027 | Final Bishop Slate Is Released
On March 15, 2027, the final bishop slate is released along with participation details for the season ahead.
March–May 2027 | Walkabouts Take Place
From March through May 2027, candidates participate in walkabouts across Wyoming and online gatherings.
May 15, 2027 | Bishop Election
On May 15, 2027, clergy and lay delegates gather to elect the next Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.
October 9, 2027 | New Bishop Is Ordained
On October 9, 2027, we celebrate the ordination and consecration of our new bishop.
Updates will be shared by the Search Committee throughout the process, and by the Transition Committee beginning when the slate is announced.
Search Committee
Transition Committee
After a time of prayerful discernment, the Standing Committee has carefully considered all who offered themselves for this important ministry. We are deeply grateful to everyone who applied and to all who have been holding the Standing Committee and this process in prayer. Your faithfulness and support have been a profound blessing.
Co-Chair
Rev. Jordan Bishop
Laramie, St. Matthew's Cathedral
Co-Chair
Melissa Hunter
Laramie, St. Matthew's Cathedral
Chaplain
John Angst
Dubois, St. Thomas'
Member
Billie Chapman
Laramie, St. Matthew's Cathedral
Member
Robbi Farrow
Jackson, St. John's
Member
Sarah Mentock
Sheridan, St. Peter's
Member
Henry Nessul
Newcastle, Christ Church
Member
Sue Rector
Riverton, St. James'
Member
John Rogers
Cheyenne, St. Mark's
Member
Jessica Smith
Powell, St. John's
Co-Chair
Heidi Galagan
Casper, St. Stephen's
Co-Chair
John Peacock
Cheyenne, St. Mark's
Chaplain
Rev. Lin Davenport
Thermopolis, Holy Trinity
Member
Bobbi DeNaeyer
Sheridan, St. Peter's
Member
Rev. Mike Evers
Sheridan, St. Peter's
Member
Chris Jacobsen
Rock Springs, Holy Communion
Member
Rev. Christie Laughery
Jackson, St. John's
Member
Neva Mashek
Casper, St. Mark's
Member
Kim McAtee
Casper, St. Mark's
In March, members of both committees will join the Standing Committee for a leadership retreat in Riverton. Following the retreat, the Search Committee will begin organizing listening sessions across the diocese, to be completed in early summer. These sessions will help shape the diocesan profile that will guide our search.
Please continue to hold these faithful servants and this holy process in your prayers as we seek God's will for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.