The Rev. John DeWitt Stonesifer is an ordained Episcopal priest with over 25 years in ordained ministry. With his focus on interim ministry the last ten years he has served in parish, life-care community and school settings. John is a graduate of Clemson University (SC) and the Virginia Theological Seminary. Post-graduate work has included studies in marketing and church management at the Theological College of the Bahamas (M.B.A.), as well as ethics with the Bronfman Institute and Appreciative Inquiry with Clergy Leadership Institute.
Awarded the Professional Transition Specialist (PTS) designation by IMN, he is an instructor for the IMN and a member of the Professional Development Designation Committee. John also serves as an officer of the Transitional Ministries of the Episcopal Church (TMEC).
In addition to his interim work, John continues to consult with church and secular organizations in the areas of marketing, visioning and development.
Canonically resident in the Diocese of Washington (D.C.), John has been married to Susan Stonesifer for 25 years and they have two children.