Vestry Procedures

The Vestry Resource Guide

The Vestry Resource Guide from the Episcopal  Church Foundation (ECF) provides information and handy, how-to advice on your responsibilities. Topics covered include: the ministry of the vestry, leading a community of faith, origins of conflict, stewardship, and navigating transitions in clergy leadership. In addition to loads of practical information, you’ll also find helpful biblically based personal and vestry reflection questions. More information and ordering the book can be found here: http://www.episcopalfoundation.org/tools-and-programs/leadership-tools/the-vestry-resource-guide

Vestry Papers

ECF Vital Practices’ collection of white papers on topics relating to church administration and congregation vitality: http://www.ecfvp.org/vestrypapers/