Rector Transitions: A Handbook for Episcopal Lay Leaders - Paperback

by Van Sheets (Author)

Rector Transitions is the only book about Episcopal church transitions written from a lay leader's perspective. It is an invaluable, practical, and Spirit-guided road map that will help you to discern God's vision for your church and to find and establish a strong partnership with the new rector who will join you. With a foreword by The Right Reverend Frank Griswold, 25th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, this book is a call to spiritual leadership and discernment.

Author Biography

Van Sheets has participated in leadership transitions in varied institutions, including as co-chair of the successful 2015-16 rector transition of his church. He has been active in churches in four US time zones, including as a senior warden in San Francisco, California and Dallas, Texas. He has served as a corporate CEO and currently leads a social enterprise that brings high quality pre-school learning to economically disadvantaged children. He earned an AB from Duke University and an MBA from Harvard University.