The Diocese Welcomes the Rev. Heather Bachelder

Jan 14, 2026 | Recent Changes of Cure

The diocese welcomes the Rev. Heather Bachelder as vicar of St. Barnabas, Greensboro. She is an ordained ELCA pastor and most recently served as interim executive director of Agape Kure Beach Ministries, an ELCA Camp in Fuquey- Varina. Welcome, Heather!

Everliving God, strengthen and sustain Heather that with patience and understanding she may love and care for your people; and grant that together they may follow Jesus Christ, offering to you their gifts and talents; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

From the Office of Transition Ministry

The Office of Transition Ministry assists clergy and parishes in transition. The Rev. Canon Marion Sprott, transition ministry officer, oversees transition ministry in the Diocese of North Carolina.