Canon to the Ordinary

DIOCESE OF ARIZONA
Posted Sep 2, 2026
Job Title
Canon to the Ordinary
Name of church or organization
DIOCESE OF ARIZONA
Job Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Job Description
The Canon to the Ordinary must be passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, have the heart of a pastor, be a team player, and demonstrate clear administrative skills.  Together with the rest of the Executive Staff, they will help monitor the life and work of the diocese in fulfilling our vision for the building up of the Body of Christ.

  • Works with congregations, lay leaders, and diocesan staff on congregational development, providing models for congregational vitality, ensuring regular mutual ministry reviews, facilitating conflict resolution, and assisting congregations in strategic planning, Asset-Based Community Development, and planning for the future.
  • Serves as diocesan leader for clergy transitions, assisting congregations in discerning the type of leadership needed for the challenges and opportunities in their communities; supporting search committees in developing profiles; creating letters of agreement; and recruiting appropriate leaders for interim and long-term positions.
  • Serves as Procedural Officer for Title IV matters, and in collaboration with the Disciplinary Board, ensures that canonically mandated Title IV training and the recruitment of Intake Officers, Advisors, and Pastoral Caregivers are addressed.
  • Identifies and raises up lay and clergy leaders across the diocese to serve in the areas of congregational development, clergy transitions, clergy wellness, and Christian formation, providing external training as needed.
Type of Commitment
Full Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
Full position description available at https://azdiocese.org/transition-ministry/

Salary and benefit details are on Vocation Hub.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and OTM/Vocation Hub profile to Bishop Reddall at bishopreddall@azdiocese.org

Application Deadline
10/16/2026
Link to the job posting or application
https://azdiocese.org/transition-ministry/