Vocational Discernment

Discerning the ordained ministry

The call to ministry originates in the context of a parish or campus community. It is expected that those interested in the diocesan-sponsored discernment process for ordained ministry will have engaged in significant ministry and conversation in their communities of worship. Those considering a call to ordained ministry are encouraged to engage in conversation with their parish rectors or campus chaplains. The timetable and process for the 2011 Vocational Testing Program (VTP) for those interested in discerning a call to the priesthood is still in formulation. We expect to make an announcement about the program within the first quarter of 2011. This announcement will be sent to all clergy in the Diocese of Atlanta.

Contact the Canon for Ministry for more information. Those interested in learning more about the vocational diaconate in the Diocese of Atlanta will find more information here. 

The Rev. Alicia Schuster Weltner, canon for Congregational Development & Ministry, directs the programs for exploring ordained vocations to the priesthood and diaconate in the Diocese of Atlanta, in cooperation with the bishop and the Commission on Ministry. Interviews with Canon Weltner of those who are considering applying are generally held in the two-month period before applications are accepted. Application deadlines for each process are announced to all rectors in advance.

For general information or assistance, please contact the assistant for vocational discernment,

Ieasha Barrow

404-601-5347 or 800-537-6743, ext. 113