Bishop Search

Bishop Search: Learn, Listen & Share

As we prepare for the election of our next Bishop, everyone in the Diocese is invited to learn more about the role of a Bishop and to share your hopes for the future of our Diocese.

Learn: The Role & Identity of a Bishop

Leader: The Rev’d Jacob Bottom

Join a Zoom session exploring the Prayer Book’s Ordination Liturgy for a Bishop and teachings on the Episcopacy.

Choose one session:

  • Saturday, Nov 8 – 11:00 AM

  • Thursday, Nov 13 – 6:30 PM

  • Tuesday, Nov 18 – 12:00 PM

To receive the Zoom link, email Kim Kreth with your date preference.

Listen: Diocesan Listening Sessions

All are encouraged to attend one of the eight Listening Sessions hosted across the Diocese. Search Committee members will gather input to help discern the qualities and call of our next Bishop.

Reservations are helpful for planning—but not required. Your voice is what matters most.

Click a location below to RSVP:

  • Nov 10 – 7:00 PM · Church of the Good Shepherd, Brentwood

  • Nov 20 – 6:00 PM · St. George’s, Nashville

Click here for more locations.

Share: Bishop Search Survey

All adults in the Diocese (16+) are invited to complete the online Bishop Search Survey.

  • Opens: Monday, Nov 3 (via email from your parish)
    Closes: December 1

Didn’t receive the email or don’t have email access? Contact the St. B’s office for assistance.