• Guidelines for an election process
• Guidance and support for Standing, Search, and Transition Committees
• Deployment and support of Consultants for the election processes
• Deployment of Assisting and Assistant Bishops
• Reference and background support
• Pastoral contact for nominees before and after elections

Canonical Support for Bishop-Elect

• Oversee Physical and Psychological Exams
• Oversee Consent process
• Guidance for Canonical Questions

Transition Support for Bishops Elect and Spouses

• Pre-Consecration visit with Bishops-Elect and Spouses
• Retreat for Bishops-Elect and Spouses  Mentor Bishop and Spouse Program
• Individual Mentors for two years with quarterly meetings

Annual Continuing Education Courses

• Basic course for new Bishops and Bishops-Elect
• Advanced Courses on timely topics

Mid-Career Evaluation

• (CREDO for Bishops co-sponsored with the Church Pension Group)
• Every other year for Bishops in office at least 3 years

Annual Transition Towards Retirement

• For Bishops and Spouses 3-5 years from retirement