Discerned Ministry
Discernment Process
The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming has a prescribed discernment process for those seeking a deeper understanding of the ministry to which they are called, whether lay or ordained.
The idea of discernment is about seeking God’s specific calling as clearly as possible on one’s life.
In the context of discernment for ministry, the process is an intentional way of seeking guidance and understanding, and invites the active participation of other members of the Church. It involves commitment on the part of the person inquiring, and on the part of those engaging in the process with them.
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Holy Orders
The journey from nomination to ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons or Priests is a road that unfolds as we seek to discern God's will on several levels, involving both individuals and communities.
Four basic entities are involved in this process of discernment:
The Individual (I) - The person nominated; the Congregation (C) represented by the rector or vestry; the Diocese (D) represented by the Bishop, the Commission on Ministry (COM), the Standing Committee; and a Mentor (M) - a priest and a mentor will be assigned by the COM to assist the person on the journey.
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