BKSM Dean Search

Search Profile Now Available


O  GOD, source of all wisdom and understanding,
guide those entrusted with the selection of the next
Dean of the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry;
that the Spirit of wisdom may enlighten their hearts,
and lead them to choose a leader who will inspire and nurture the growth of our community
in faith and knowledge;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Board of Directors and Dean Search Committee are pleased to announce that applications for BKSM's next  dean are now being received.

Click here to download the Dean Candidate Profile.

Qualified individuals who wish to apply should send a cover letter and CV to: [email protected]

Timeline
  • Applications are being accepted through Friday, November 15, 2024.
  • The Search Committee plans to conduct initial interviews virtually. Finalists will visit the BSKM campus in person in early 2025.
  • The Board of Directors hopes to hire the next Dean by the end of the first quarter of 2025 with the new Dean assuming his or her duties on or around July 1, 2025.

A Time of Transition

As the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry says good-bye to Dean Don and enters the search process for and transition to its third dean, this page will serve as a hub for  communications, announcements, the job description/search and planned events. Questions may be directed to:

The Rev. Deacon Donna Standford, Board chair

Press Releases & Announcements

Dean's Announcement

Beloved BKSM community, at the end of the current academic year this summer, I will be stepping down as your dean...

Retirement Press Release

The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (BKSM) announced today that the Very Rev. Dr. Don Compier will retire from his role as the dean of the seminary at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year