2009
Mary Elizabeth Conroy
The Footsteps of Aaron: An Exploration of Associate Ministry in the Episcopal Church
While the vast majority of churches are served by a single clergyperson, those who serve as Associate/Assistant Rectors in parishes do so for a variety of reasons. Given that there limited opportunities for serving on multi-clergy staff, one wonders if it is possible to choose Associate/Assistant Rector ministry as a career/vocation within the Episcopal Church. Through a survey of a random sampling of those currently serving as Associate/Assistant Rectors it is evident that while some may see this as their career and their vocation, the opportunities within the church system are quite limited.