Vocations Office – The African Episcopal Church

The African Episcopal Church acknowledges the three major Orders of the Apostolic Priesthood (Deacon, Priest, Bishop). We accept both male and female clergy and endorse clergy who have completed the requirements for reception into Holy Orders including, but not limited to the following:

Permanent Deacons

Diaconate: the following requirements are for Permanent Deacons

Min. Age: 21 years old

Education: completion of Catechism and Spiritual Formation, completion of all the requirements for the LSTh via Midwestern School of Divinity.

Requirements:

Must be a communicant of a parish in commitment and communion with the African Episcopal Church and receive the approval and endorsement of his/her Rector or Parish Priest.
Must obtain the approval of his/her Diocesan Bishop.
Must complete the Catechism and Spiritual Formation requirements of the African Episcopal Church.
Must receive the endorsement of the Vicar for Priests prior to ordination.

Transitional Deacon - Priesthood

Transitional Deacon – Priesthood: the following requirements are for Transitional Deacons working towards full Priesthood

Min. Age: 25 years old

Education: must meet the requirements as specified for Diaconal ordination including, Priestly Formation and all of the requirements for the M.Div. via Midwestern School of Divinity.

Requirements:

Must be a communicant of a parish in commitment and communion with the African Episcopal Church and receive the approval and endorsement of his/her Rector or Parish Priest.
Must obtain the approval of his/her Diocesan Bishop.
Must complete the Catechism and Spiritual Formation requirements of the African Episcopal Church.
Must receive the endorsement of the Vicar for Priests prior to ordination.