Clergy and transition ministries
Congregations and ministries that are searching for clergy work with the diocese's transition officer, the Rev. Cn. Philip Linder. You can contact him at PLinder@episcopalchurchsc.org; 843.259.2016 for the following:
- Clergy transitions
- Lay position inquiries
- Letters of agreement
- List of supply clergy
Current Clergy Openings
Receiving Names
Contact the Reverend Canon Philip Linder with all inquiries and applications, except when noted otherwise (plinder@episcopalchurchsc.org).
St. Anne's, Conway (full-time rector) - OTM Portfolio
St. George's, Summerville (full-time rector) - OTM Portfolio (revised 4.26.2023)
St. Stephen's, Charleston (full-time associate rector) - OTM Portfolio, Job Description - Interested candidates should apply with cover letter and resume to ashoemaker@ststephenschs.com by June 15, 2023.
St. Thomas, North Charleston (part-time rector) - OTM Portfolio, Parish Profile
No Longer Receiving Names
Episcopal Church on Edisto, Edisto Island (full-time rector) - OTM Portfolio, Profile
Not Yet Receiving Names
These parishes are in discernment and the diocesan office will make an announcement when they are ready to receive names. Check back here for more information.
Messiah, Myrtle Beach
St. Bartholomew's, Hartsville
St. David's, Cheraw
St. Mark's, Charleston
St. Thomas, North Charleston
Current Lay Openings
Teacher Assistant - Holy Communion Day School (Church of the Holy Communion, Charleston): The teacher assistant will work Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 1 pm, working closely with the lead teacher to ensure the students are safe and well cared for during their time at the day school. Holy Communion Day School is a Christian, half-day, Montessori-inspired preschool, and a ministry of The Church of the Holy Communion (218 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29403). View the full announcement for more information.