Today’s post is another in a series of reflections and impressions from members of the Search & Nomination Committee and Transition Committee. This post is from the Rev. Bob Brooks, a retired priest in the diocese and a member of the Search & Nomination Committee.
I’ve served on several search and calling committees over the years. There’s always a distinct and logical set of tasks and steps the group must accomplish, but in this particular search there is also an interesting and important process going on at the same time that’s more subtle and less obvious. That process is informed and empowered by the Spirit, forming and shaping the group, informing and guiding our work.
We’re fortunate to have a group of chaplains from the Bethany House of Prayer in Massachusetts working with us. Their ministry with and for us is sacramental. They provide a quiet and prayerful context for each of our meetings. They encourage us to pause, to reflect, and to be attentive and aware of ourselves and of God’s presence with us. To me, the work we do with our chaplains makes serving on this committee a powerful and joyful experience. I am convinced that the outcome of our work will be immeasurably improved as a result.
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