👉 Vestryism is a term used in the context of religious institutions and ecclesiastical governance. It refers to the practice of assigning a specific role or function to each member of a congregation, often as a priest or deacon. Vestries are typically divided into three main categories: vestry committees, which oversee administrative tasks, vestry officers, who lead the spiritual life, and vestry staff, who assist in administration. Vestries are traditionally organized into smaller groups called "vest
