To respond to the Great Commission by so presenting Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit that all may come to know Him as Savior and follow Him as Lord in the fellowship of His Church

The Vestry Handbook
Click Here to download the newly revised Vestry Handbook.

Do some of the following questions sound familiar...
  • Who hires the assistant?
  • Who elects the vestry?
  • Does the congregation approve the parish budget at the annual meeting?
  • Must a parish financially support the mission of the diocese?
  • What do we get for the money we give to the diocese?
Finally! A resource that answers these questions and many more - The Vestry Handbook!

The Vestry Handbook covers topics such as:

  • Understanding the Role and Work of the Vestry
  • Managing the Temporal Affairs of the Parish
  • Resources of the Diocese
  • Deanery Assignments
  • Diocesan Instituitons, Staff, and Policies
For comments or questions, please contact Deborah E. Barker (843) 722-4075 or debarker@dioceseofsc.org