Diocesan Staff and Functions

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Bishop's Office, Houston

C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle, Bishop of Texas  The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle was invested as Texas June 7, 2009. He was elected on May 24 and consecrated on November 22 of 2008.

Stephanie Taylor, Executive Assistant to Bishop C. Andrew Doyle

Rebecca Sweitzer, Executive Assistant to the Bishop Information about Institutions of the Diocese; Letter Dimissory (change of canonical residence); general assistance with ministry; Editor - Diocesan Information Bulletin (Diolog), and Remarriage petitions and Confirmation Visitation Coordinator.

The Rev. Canon Ann Normand, Canon to the Ordinary Canon Normand assists the diocesan bishop with administration, legal matters, and coordination of the diocesan ministry staff. She is the Diocesan Deployment Officer.

Patricia Gilbreath, Executive Assistant, Canon to the Ordinary Responsible for clergy licensing.

Alice Kerr, Administrative Assistant, Secretary to Commission on Ministry.

The Rev. Canon John A. Logan, Jr., Canon Logan (Canon Emeritus) ,Secretary of the Diocese Serves as the secretary of the diocese, printing Volumes I and II of the Journal, as well as the clergy roster directories that are printed each year in April and November. He also assists the Bishops and Canons on Request. In addition, John is a loyal Mac fanatic, so be sure to email him Mac compatible files.

Laura Krustchinsky, Receptionist

Bishop Suffragan's Office, Tyler

The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr., Bishop Suffragan Bishop High is the Regional Bishop of the East Region of the Diocese. He is the Executive for Pastoral Ministries. He oversees pastoral and administrative needs in the East Region. He oversees the Renewal Division (Armed Forces, Beginning Experience, Cursillo, Faith Alive, Kairos, Marriage Encounter, Vocarè), Wider Ministries (Ecumenical and Interchurch), Prison Ministry and Criminal Justice. In addition, he is responsible for pastoral care for clergy and their families. The Tyler office is located at All Saints' School.

Martha Harvey, Administrative Assistant

Bishop Suffragan's Office, Austin

Camp Allen

George Dehan, President Leads in fulfilling the mission of offering quality programs and Christian hospitality to the thousands of guests and campers that come to the facility annually.  The job of fulfilling that mission is to work within a 4$ million budget while creating a strategy to increase awareness of the summer camp, adult education, giving opportunities and ecological programs available to Camp Allen.

Christian Formation

Janie Stevens, Missioner for Christian Formation As Missioner for Christian Formation, Janie Stevens is available for consultation for all ages in curriculum choices, congregation programs, sacramental teaching, seasonal programming,  conferences, teacher training. Maintains diocesan Christian Education Resource Centers and holds curriculum fairs, teacher training and Christian Formation events throughout the year.

Erin McClure, Administrative Assistant for Christian Formation

Communication

Database Services

Shirley Platt, Manager of Database Services Responsible for Management and integrity of centralized, consolidated database that includes contact and other information for diocesan churches, clergy and certain vestry and other lay leaders, as well as diocesan boards and committees . Reports, labels and portions of the Journal Directory and diocesan web site are produced from this database.

Debbie Hillick, Database Services / Continuing Education Associate Phone: 713-520-6444 ext. 1006 The Database Services / Continuing Education Associate is responsible for updating the Texas Episcopalian mailing list; working with churches who need to obtain lay licenses; coordinating all background checks for the laity of the diocese; coordinating the continuing education process.

 Finance
 

Robert J. Biehl, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Provides in-house accounting and administrative support to foundations of the diocese.  In addition, Mr. Biehl, who is a CPA, has over 20 years of trust and estate planning experience, provides expertise to the diocese for tax, gift and estate planning, financial management, investment oversight and administrative assistance.  Acts a liaison to the Episcopal Foundation of Texas and the Church Corporation (which holds title to all real estate property in the diocese) regarding all property acquisition, building projects, and the sale of property.

Rochelle L. Childers, Administrative Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Responsibilities also include, assisting congregations in their responsibility and accountability for the stewardship of their money and property; assisting churches, schools, and institutions in obtaining Religious Property Tax Exemptions; providing 501(c)(3) letters, and assist in the processing of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

David N. Fisher, Director of Foundations Directs the administration, accounting, and asset management activities of the Foundations of the Diocese.  Also provides consulting services and support to the Treasurer’s Office, the Bishop’s Office, and churches throughout the Diocese.  Mr. Fisher acts a liaison to the Episcopal Foundation of Texas, the Bishop Quin Foundation, and the Church Corporation (which holds title to all real estate property in the diocese) regarding all property acquisition, building projects, and the sale of property.

Nancy Lennard, Financial Assistant to Foundations Contact for Housing Trusts, Participating Fund Accounts, the Bishop Quin Foundation's loan and grant program.

Laura Bracher, Comptroller Administers diocesan operating and missionary budgets.  Oversight for diocesan accounts receivable, assessment and commitment payments.  Resource for questions related to charitable contributions, clergy compensation (including housing, allowance issues, pension and social security calculations and payments), and other tax related questions.  Resource for questions regarding completion of annual missionary commitment forms.  Provides assistance to CFO and other financial department members with various congregational financial matters.

Dora Laird, Administrative Assistant Responsible for diocesan and foundation accounts payable and provides other administrative assistance related to foundation investments.

Sue Edmonson, Financial Support Staff

Human Resources/Benefits Administrator

Debra Klinger, Benefits/Insurance Administrator Responsible for diocesan center clergy and lay staff payroll and financial information.  Handles all questions, enrollment, etc., regarding insurance for clergy and lay employees; fidelity bonds; information and referrals for property insurance and related coverage for parishes and missions; and provides information regarding handling of worker's compensation claims for clergy and lay employees.

Tony Norris, Administrative Assistant Works closely with Benefits Administrator to provide assistance with clergy insurance questions.  Provides front-end administration of accounts payable and assistance to financial department with various matters.

Leadership Development

Mary MacGregor, Director of Leadership Development Mary MacGregor directs the Iona Center, which has a mission of training the baptized for leadership.  The three primary areas that fall under her supervision include clergy, lay and congregational training opportunities.  Some of the key training resources are the Iona School for Ministry, Wardens' and Vestry Conferences, the Stewardship Conference, congregational coaches, and other workshops, on-line broadcasts and conferences.  In addition Mary oversees the Continuing Education for Clergy program and the upcoming training experience to be offered in late 2007 called Crosspointes.

Julie Russo-Heath, Administrative Assistant

Mission Funding

Multicultural Ministries

The Rev. Canon Jaime J. Case, Canon for Multicultural Ministry Episcopal Diocese of Texas Post Office Box 2247 Austin, TX 78768-2247 Phone: 512-478-0580 or 1-800-947-0580 Fax: 512-478-5615

Denise Trevino, Administrative Assistant for the Canon for Multicultural Ministries

Outreach, Houston

Sally Rutherford, Diocesan Outreach Coordinator Resource and referral information for networking churches in the diocese regarding their outreach ministries in respect to human needs and social conditions. Coordinates the Diocese of Texas Episcopal Community Outreach Ministries grants process available to local congregations and or/convocations.

Russ Oechsel, Archdeacon Oechsel's roles as Archdeacon of the Diocese of Texas are to serve as advocate, convener, chaplain, a source for pastoral care, and as the liaison to the diocese for the community of deacons.

Maggie Immler,Galveston Relief Coordinator  Galveston Coordinator for Hurricane Ike Relief, oversees day to day events and coordinates volunteers and homeowners who need assistance. Works with other faith-based and secular organizations to build a network develop longterm recovery plans in the Hurricane Ike affected area and work.

Luke Blount, Volunteer Coordinator

Safe Church

Youth Ministries

Ewart Jones, Diocesan Missioner for Youth and Young Adults Ministry Ewart Jones is responsible for training of youth workers, provides a clearinghouse of youth event information (diocesan, provincial and national), plans and implements diocesan youth events, administers any available scholarship assistance for youth to participate in youth activities, serves as a speaker for youth and church-wide events, and assists with development of EYC programs on the congregational level.

Erin McClure, Administrative Assistant for Youth and Young Adults Ministry