Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices

Ministry of Wardens

Let’s hear it from the other side
By Jay Nord
Question: What are five best traits for a rector to have? How about: inspirational, organized, a great multi-tasker, outstanding people skills, and a good delegator? And underscore that with humility.
The votes are in: What makes a good warden?
By Lindsay Hardin Freeman
We asked two questions from rectors of Consortium congregations: What are five best traits in a warden? What would you like your warden(s) to know, but that is hard to articulate face-to-face?
Wardens: chief stewards and servants
By Diocese of Washington
“Warden” means “steward” or “guardian,” and wardens are the chief stewards and servants of their congregations.
You’re a new warden: Now what?
By Donald Romanik
So you’ve just been elected a warden in your parish. You may be thinking: What now?