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As Rector, my biggest task is keeping this big ship going in the direction of our vision and mission. That includes being a preacher, pastor, sheep-herder, Cheerleader, mediator, planter, harvester and visionary. Family: My wife of 14 years, Elizabeth, our daughter Wimberly (age 10), and sons Christian (age 8) and Hudson (age 3) |
Favorite Books: Oh so many! Celebration of Discipline (Richard Foster) Making Choices (Peter Kreeft) Following Jesus Without Embarrassing God (Tony Campolo) Lincoln on Leadership (Donald T. Phillips) Men at Work, The Craft of Baseball (George Will) Faithful, Two Diehard Boston Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 Season (Stewart O’Nan) Favorite Movies: That’s Easy! Braveheart Likes Best About the Lowcountry: What’s Not to Like? The beauty of Charleston, both in our wonderful people and the physical beauty of what I call this urban mini-Boston in which we live. Most Interesting Assignment: Hmm… Having the Archbishop of Canterbury serve on my staff in my previous Church in Washington, DC. The Most Rev. George Carey and his wife Eileen were and are wonderful friends, and taught Elizabeth and me a great deal about ministry and leadership. |
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Family: Married to Lynn Howard Lawrence for over 30 years, with three sons, Stratton, Newman and Will Henry Favorite Books: I define my “favorites” as those I keep on hand to give away to others because of the impact of their message. They include the Bible (I bet this is a surprise!), The Power of the Powerless by Christopher de Vinck, Authentic Relationships by Wayne Jacobsen, and The Forgiveness Book by Bob Libby Favorite Movies: I Am David, Beyond the Gates, Pay in Forward Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The people, local seafood, “old world” European flavor of downtown Charleston, hearing Church Bells ring. Most Interesting Assignment: Any assignment that allows me to see folks transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit through involvement with small groups on missions both locally and internationally. Personal involvement in mission with Burundi, Africa certainly stands out at the top. |
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The Rev. J. Hamilton Smith, Jr. Associate for Young Adults and Small Group Leadership |
Position Description: I would say my position has four main responsibilities: First, to preach the Gospel to all people; Second, to show those 18-35 Jesus’ love and invite them to a deeper life in Him; Three, to bring spiritual and practical leadership to St. Michael’s Life Group Ministry; and Four, to serve those who are overseeing spreading the Gospel to Hearts and Homes, the Holy City, the Hurting Coast, and the Hungering World. Family: Lizzie, my hero and wife of 8 years, Charlotte (6)and David (3). Favorite Books: Martin Luther’s Commentary on Romans (and as such, Paul’s Letter to the Romans), John’s Gospel, Charles Dickens’ The Pickwick Papers, John Stott’s The Cross of Christ, Cher’s Forever Fit, Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship, and Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing about Grace?. Favorite Movies: Cry the Beloved Country (James Earl Jones Version) Likes Best About the Lowcountry: All the people who don’t know Jesus (the water is fun, too!). Most Interesting Assignment: Missionary to an English Prison. |
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The Rev. Dr. Peter C. Moore Associate for Transformational Discipleship
Assisting St. Michael’s Church to make disciples, by seeking to equip every Church member who believes in Jesus Christ to follow him with heart, soul, mind and strength. This position ncludes teaching courses such as BETA 1 and BETA 2, and joining in the full round of parish activities including preaching, counseling, visiting, and teaching. Family: I am the husband of Sandra, and we are parents of Jennifer (36), Kate (28), and David (21). Kate is married to Sean Norris. |
Favorite Books: The Abolition of Man (C.S. Lewis); Intellectuals (Paul Johnson); The Cross of Christ (John Stott); Short Stories (J. D. Salinger); Passing the Flame, a History of the Christian Church (Harry C. Griffiths); A Severe Mercy (Sheldon Vanauken); and so many more. Favorite Movies: The Bourne Trilogy; Babette’s Feast; The Fugitive; Walk the Line; Singin’ in the Rain; Shadowlands; Amazing Grace; Lord of the Rings; Ben Hur (that dates me) Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Weather; beaches; tennis; people; architecture; Christian opportunities; flowers; food Most Interesting Assignment: Creating BETA; visiting the small groups in the Church; foot-washing on Maundy Thursday; getting to know Church members; working together with a staff team. |
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The Rt. Rev. Alex D. Dickson Bishop in Residence for Angilcan Essentials Prepare adults for confirmation through the Anglican Essentials Course. Wife: Jane Dickson; together 6 children, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren |
Favorite Book: The Gospel according to St. John Favorite Movie: Singing in the Rain Likes Best About the Lowcountry: It is so much like the Mississippi Delta Most Interesting Assignment: "Go make disciples of all nations." |
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Joey J. Landstedt Worship Leader Provide worship through music for various events such as Alpha, Commissions Meetings, Youth Group, and focusing on the 6:00pm Contemporary Evening Worship Service. Family: Married to Jennifer and expecting
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Favorite Books: The Bible, The Unquenchable Worshiper by Matt Redman, anything C.S. Lewis, The Hitchhikers Guide by Douglas Adams, anything J.R.R. Tolkien Favorite Movies: Transformers, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, Star Wars (all of them), Harry Potter (all), anything with Will Ferrell and anything action adventure Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Sea Food, Fishing, Surfing Most Interesting Assignment: Days of Healing Prayer and Festival of Faith |
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Responsible for ministering to and providing Christian Formation of children grade 5 and below and their families. Family: Michael (Husband), Cameron (Daughter) |
Favorite Books: Jan Karon "Mitford" Series Favorite Movies: Anything Jane Austen Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Watching the change of seasons as reflected in the marsh grass Most Interesting Assignment: Walking alongside parents of St. Michael's as they minister to their children. |
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Libby K. CulmerMissions CoordinatorTo assist Amy Smith with the children’s and family ministry and to co-coordinating missions to the community and beyond. |
Family: Gavin Culmer (Husband) Favorite Books: Culture Codes, Outliers and Confessions of a Shopaholic Series Favorite Movies: Pay It Forward, 7 Pounds, Twilight, Marley and Me and Blades of Glory Likes Best About the Low country: Peoples hospitality and being so close to the Ocean. |
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Susan Morrison Youth Minister Ministry to students in middle (6th – 8th grades) and high school (9th – 12th grades) and their families. |
Favorite Books: Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning, Hurt by Chap Clark, and In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado, for fun I like to read anything that makes me laugh out loud – especially simple summer reading books on the beach! Favorite Movies: The Goonies, Finding Neverland, Steele Magnolias… too many to name. Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The beach and the people!! Most Interesting Assignment: Everything with youth is interesting. Either they are totally into it or they absolutely hate it. But, probably my most favorite things to do with the students are mission trips. They love to serve and the power of Christ Jesus works on their hearts when they make themselves vulnerable through serving. |
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Janet C. Sosnowski Director of Toddler Time Teach and love 24 children (age 1-2 years), 4 days a week, stories of Jesus, songs, crafts, socializing skills... Family: Married to Chris Sosnowski, 2 daughters: Cory Sosnowski and Anna Christian Sosnowski |
Favorite Books: Charlotte's Web, Streams in the Desert Favorite Movies:Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, Blues Brothers, Steel Magnolias, O Brother, Where Art Thou Likes Best About the Lowcountry: tourists, steeples Most Interesting Assignment: Al's Installation |
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Heidi L. Alexander Director of Transformation (Alpha, Beta, & Gamma)/ Newcomers/Southeast Alpha Advisor |
Family: E. Prioleau Alexander / 2 Sweet Dogs: Boogie & Maddox Favorite Books: “You Want Fries with That?” by Prioleau Alexander Favorite Movies/TV: “Christmas Vacation” , "24” , "The Big Lebowski" Likes Best About the Lowcountry: “True family morals, Christian values, and sweet Southern hospitality” Most Interesting Assignment: “Attending the Alpha International Conference at HTB (Holy Trinity Brompton) in London! When you see people from 100 nations (with some representatives hailing from Muslim countries), and 83 Bishops gathering and working together to spread the good news of Jesus Christ…it offers a very exciting perspective of God's Kingdom here on earth!” |
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Rhonda P. Myers Administrative Assistant for Ministries to Children & Families & for Transformational Discipleship Two days a week assist Heidi Alexander in all she does: Newcomers, Transfers, Alpha, Beta, E-100, welcome centers. Two days a week assist Amy Smith with anything related to Children and Family Ministries. |
Family: Married to Scott Myers, one son Noah Books: I don’t have much time to read. I’m even behind on my E-100 readings. Movies: The latest Disney or Pixar flick. What I like about the Lowcountry: After living a number of other places it’s good to be home. This is where my friends and family are. Most Interesting Assignment: Being a mother. And now, being a mother that works outside of the home. |
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Christine A. Meredith Saints Alive Bookstore Manager saintsalive@stmichaelschurch.net www.saintsalivebookstore.com I am responsible for the everyday operation of the retail business which consists of sales, purchasing, marketing, store scheduling of volunteers, accounts receivable and payable, research book and merchandise orders, and purchases, work with companies to design special St. Michael’s merchandise, write messenger ads, rearranging merchandise on shelves, and the front window and sometimes dusting, public relations, gift wrapping, embossing, setting up and working off campus book stores, and much more. Saints Alive is a ministry and it is important not to let the retail aspect of the store over shadow the ministry aspect of the store. |
Family: Husband, Crandall, children, Tracy and her husband Brett, two granddaughters, Kylie 7 and Sydney 5; son Brian and daughter Kelly Favorite Books: Gulliver’s Travel, The Jungle, The Fall of Lucifer, and You want Fries with That. Favorite Movies: Steel Magnolias, Schindler’s List, ET, Star Wars Likes Best About the Lowcountry: weather and the diverse demographics of the low country Most Interesting Assignment: The St. Michael’s mission trip to N.Y. after 9/11. |
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Gretchen Sosnowski Assistant to the Clergy I assist Father Bob Lawrence, specifically in the areas of Pastoral Care and Mission Outreach. I also assist the Reverends Hamilton Smith, Peter Moore, and Alex Dickson, in a variety of areas. |
Family: Jamie Sosnowski, my husband Favorite Books: Just about anything by C.S. Lewis, especially The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity, The Weight of Glory, The Abolition of Man Favorite Movies: Dan in Real Life; Little Women (w/Winona Ryder); Forrest Gump; Life is Beautiful; The Lord of the Rings Trilogy; WALL-E; Up Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The Beach; The Water; Salty Air; Charleston Architecture; The People Most Interesting Assignment: Just learning as much as I can this first week and getting to know the staff. |
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The Messenger Newsletter, Sunday Bulletins, Website, anything needing to be graphically communicated. Family: Yan Vázquez (Husband) |
Favorite Book: The Message, Eugene H. Peterson, The Reason for God, Tim Keller Favorite Movie: Office Space, My Cousin Vinny Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Being able to take a trip out on the boat any weekend. It's a vacation every weekend. Most Interesting Assignment: Alpha Facilitator, Alpha Converge Conference in Chicago |
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Serve as a bookkeeper. Assist with budget preparations; handle accounts; make bank deposits; maintain ledgers; pay bills; prepare financial statements and reports; receipt money; reconcile bank account; set up cash box for events; collect funds; assure expenditures are in accordance with fund balances for item acquisition; keep the Chief of Administration informed as to the balances of internal and external accounts; and prepare payroll. |
Family: Husband, Eugene “Robbie” & Daughters, Ciara Cymone and Kaitlyn Robyn Favorite Books: Bible and Jesus CEO Favorite Movies: “Why Did I Get Married?” & “The Family That Preys” by Tyler Perry, “Roadhouse,” and “Tombstone” Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The rivers and Ocean!! Most Interesting Assignment: Establishing and building relationships
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Answering phones, all printing of bulletins and Messengers, calendar and room set up, Supply Orders and many daily tasks. Family: Steven (Husband), Ariana (Daughter) |
Favorite Books: Magazines - Vogue Favorite Movies: Walk the Line, Perfect Storm, Mommie Dearest Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The beautiful weather, the beach, the restaurants and walking downtown. Most Interesting Assignment: To have a compassionate heart for those who call the church needing a listening ear and a cheerful spirit. |
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Robert W. McRae Property Manager Oversees stewardship of properties, fixes broken things from 250+ year old clocks to toilet flapper valves. Works with a great Sexton Staff! Family: Lily McRae (Daughter) |
Favorite Books: Lewis' Space Trilogy; anything by Saul Ballow, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Paul Johnson or Christopher Lasch, Judges; Samuel; II Samuel; Favorite Movies: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou; Raising Arizona, The Dresser, Band of Brothers Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The two weeks in January-February where it dips below 95 degrees, St. Michael's Churchyard in the Spring Most Interesting Assignment: Block Party for Al's Arrival, Playing on Praise Team at Holy Cross |
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Robert J. Lessane Sexton My job is to make it happen. Logistics & behind the scenes. |
Favorite Books: The Bible, The Financier, Heaven Favorite Movies: Taken Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Being alone in Mt. Pleasant on the pier with my rod and reel, two coolers, one for the fish and one for beverages, listening to the radio on 107.3, just fishing and relaxing. Most Interesting Assignment: Watching the children be a part of the Christmas Eve Pageant |
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Arthur Bailey Assistant Sexton |
Family: (Children) Demetria Bailey & Tawn Fludd Favorite Book: The Bible Favorite Movies: The Godfather Most Interesting Assignment: Festival of Faith |
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Angela R. Stanley Housekeeper Maintaing cleanliness at St. Michael's Church. Family: Husband - Gerald Stanley, Children - Montez, Germonte, and J'Nya |
Favorite Books: Any book on organizing!! Favorite Movie: Save the Last Dance Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Staycations!! (There's a lot to do here in the lowcountry) Most Interesting Assignment: Trying to figure out how to maintain a cleaning schedule on a daily basis, figured it out in one day!! |
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John S. Sosnowski, Senior Warden |
Family: Patti-wife; Liza and Trish-daughters Favorite Books: anything by John Grisham Favorite Movies: The Holiday, One Fine Day, Titanic, Sea Biscuit, Rudy, Friday Night Lights Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The beauty of the city of Charleston, friendly and helpful people, salt marsh, farmland, and woods Most Interesting Assignment:Junior and Senior Warden Positions |
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Ann Hester Willis, Junior Warden |
Family: Fred (husband); step-son Cope and his wife Sophie; step-daughter Avery Smith and her husband Ben; granddaughters Madison and Katelyn Favorite Books: The Holiness of God, R.C. Sproul; Loving God, Charles Colson; House of Mirth, Edith Wharton; Lie Down in Darkness, William Styron; Narnia, C.S. Lewis; A Severe Mercy, Sheldon Vanauken; People of the Lie, M. Scott Peck Favorite Movies: The Usual Suspects; The Lives of Others; A Beautiful Mind; Amadeus; All That Jazz; Galaxy Quest; L.A. Confidential; Monsters Inc.; Shawshank Redemption; Standing in the Shadows of Motown Likes Best About the Lowcountry: the view from our Wadmalaw Island house Most Interesting Assignment: serving as Junior Warden continues to be interesting and challenging! |
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Burwell Boykin |
Favorite Books: "The Power of One" - Bryce Courtenay, "Canticle of the Thrush" - F. Reid Buckley Favorite Movies: Casablanca, Hatari, The Godfather Part II, Old School Likes Best About the Lowcountry: beach season, quality of life here, people I've met Most Interesting Assignment: Festival of Faith |
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Dr. Allston A. Kitchens |
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David J. RichardsonPresident & CEO, Memorable Meetings – A company that books, plans and manages conferences and events Family: Wife – Marty; Kids – Geoff, Margarita, Mary Ann, Amy, James; 9 Grandchildren- 4 girls, 5 boys ages 3 months – 14 years old; |
Favorite Books: The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini; Memoirs of a Gesha - Arthur Golden; The Shack – William P. Young; Healing Light - Agnes Sanford Favorite Movies: The Patriot, Braveheart; The Notebook, River Runs Through It; Slum-Dog Millionaire; The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The touch of all seasons; the fact that all but 2 of my children and grandchildren live very near my wife and me and my wife, Marty’s linage as a Charlestonian Most Interesting Assignment: Ukraine – leading an evangelism team to deliver food into the villages; Festival of Faith – leading an evangelism commission team in a non-corporate work environment. |
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Robb R. Imbus
Family: Bailey (11); Madison (10) |
Favorite Books: Tuesdays with Morrie, The Wedding, The Reason for God |
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H. Chapman McKay |
Family: Sarah, Ellis (10), Maggie (6) Favorite Books: Bible, From Good to Great, and the owner’s manual of my latest mobile phone. Favorite Movies: Chariots of Fire, Almost Famous Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Pluff Mud Most Interesting Assignment: Vestry, Building and Grounds Chair and Alpha Program Leader where I began learning about the power of positive teaming to accomplish amazing things for God. |
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Dr. James E. McKinney
Family: Wife: Peggy, son: James 5yo, son: Joseph born in March 08
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Favorite Books: Holy Bible NIV and The Message interpretation by E. Peterson, Grace at Low Tide by BW Hart, You Want Fries with That? by P Alexander Favorite Movies: Young Frankenstein, Raising Arizona Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Fishing, hunting, warm weather, live music scene Most Interesting Assignment: My participation in the Good News gospel bluegrass band gives me an opportunity to use music to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. |
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Arthur Ravenel III |
Family: My wife Heidi, three daughters, Vitre’, Caroline, and Sara and two sons, Bishop and T. Favorite Books: The Bible, The Power of One, Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, and All the Kings Men. Favorite Movies: Bagger Vance, and the Sound of Music Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Playing tennis year round and my home on Coburg Creek. Most Interesting Assignment: Mission trip to the Ukraine. |
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Edward M. Simmons, Jr.Family: Barbara (wife) Lanier (daughter) & Tyler Prescott and Tyler Moses, Lucia, and Susanna (grandchildren) Chesnee (daughter) & Matthew Klein; Walker (daughter) Simmons (until July 11th, when she gets married) and then Walker (daughter) & Hunter Jordan on July 11th; Edward Simmons (son)
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Favorite Books: The Bible Favorite Movies: None Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Living in the Lowcountry Most Interesting Assignment: Mission trips to Ukraine and Kenya, Foster Parenting, and Prayer Ministry opportunities both in and out of St. Michaels |
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Dr. Michael Keith Smith |
Family: I am married to Amy, blessed with daughter Cameron (12 almost 13) , mother-in-law Susan, Charlotte (chocolatey lab) and Curry (laid back cat originally from Folly Beach). Favorite Books: Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoyevsky), The Sound and the Fury (William Faulkner), The End of the Affair and The Third Man (Graham Greene), all C.S. Lewis and too many more to name. Favorite Movies: Babettes Feast, The Third Man, Where the Wild Things Are (currently), Lord of the Rings, John Adams, Amazing Grace Likes Best About the Lowcountry: The people, culture and the colors of the landscape Most Interesting Assignment: Working with the amazing vestry and staff at St. Michaels and learning to listen to God in determining the direction He would have us grow. Thanks be to God for this opportunity. Also, my recent trip to Ukraine with the Healing Mission. My eyes, mind and heart opened.
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Scott Cave, Treasurer |
Family: (Wife) Cyndee |
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