Rector
A term for the duly appointed priest in charge of a congregation with all the rights and responsibilities as outlined in C&C, III.9.5 and following. The Rector shall have been appointed after the Vestry and the Bishop have certified that he or she is duly qualified, duly elected, and has accepted election.
Priest-in-Charge
The canonical term for a clergyperson in charge of a congregation who is not a rector or vicar. Priest-in-Charge refers to any priest exercising the rights and responsibilities of the rector/vicar during an interim.
Interim Rector
A priest from outside the congregation who is selected by the Vestry in cooperation with the Bishop as the priest in charge whose Letter of Agreement designates the priest as Rector for a period of time during a transition between rectors. An interim agreement may last for months or years depending upon the situation.
Vicar
A term for a duly appointed priest in charge of a mission congregation with all the rights and responsibilities as outlined in C&C, III.9.5 and following. The Bishop appoints a Vicar.
Pastoral Leader
Refers to a layperson in the bi-vocational priest track who is called by the Bishop and appointed Head of Congregation.
