We are pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Bob Kossler as our new Interim Canon for Operations and Finance, effective March 1.
An ordained priest and former business executive, Bob brings both pastoral sensibilities and a wealth of operational and financial expertise to our diocese as we begin to implement our Strategic Vision Plan. Bob’s interim role directly supports Focus Area IV of the Plan: Finances, which calls us to foster participation, transparency, and accountability in financial management.
A Word from Bishop Austin on the Interim Role
To understand why this position is structured as an interim role, Bishop Austin offers the following context:
“As we begin to live into our Strategic Vision Plan, we are called to evaluate, realign, and support our diocesan staffing to better serve the varied needs of our congregations. Bringing Bob on board as an interim canon gives us the necessary time to deeply evaluate our current diocesan systems. This interim period also allows us to continue to build trust, increase transparency in our financial management, and ensure our operational structures are truly ready to support the diverse, grassroots ministries of the Bay Area before we open a permanent search.”
We are incredibly grateful for Bob’s willingness to serve our diocese during this critical bridge period. We will be providing Bob’s contact information shortly. In the meantime, questions about financial matters may be sent to [email protected]. Please join us in welcoming him to the diocesan staff.
