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Priest
Church
St. George Parish, New Braunfels
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Location
New Braunfels, Texas
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A native of Northwest Texas, Russell VanHoose carries on a family legacy of faith as the grandson of two ministers. His educational journey at Asbury Theological Seminary deepened his appreciation for the Anglican roots of Methodism. Russell entered Christian ministry in 1991 and has since contributed to the United Methodist Church and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as a key member of their parish staff. He was ordained in 2009 and has maintained an affiliation with the EACA since 2011, marking him as a committed practitioner in the field of Christian ministry.
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Director of EACA Outreach Ministries, North Texas
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St. Thomas Church
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Location
Dallas, Texas
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I grew up in Texas, leaving for a year when we lived in Morocco while my father taught at the University of Rabat. A cradle Episcopalian, I put off the call to ordained ministry and joined the U. S. Navy following graduation from the University of North Texas. I served for 31 years as an active duty Naval Officer and six years as a senior civilian. Throughout the 37 years that I served as a military leader and mentor, I sought to act as a responsible steward to those I led and served. The lesson of serving Christ in all persons is a commitment that is both consistent with my baptismal covenant and with my oath to my country. The call remained, and the return to Dallas in 2013 allowed me to resume a call that had been deferred for over 40 years. Attending the Episcopal diocese of Dallas Stanton Center for three years, and Perkins School of Theology at SMU, aided in my formation. Ministries here in Dallas are focused on the Homeless and Hungry, and I work with The Gathering and The Bridge as well as serving at St Thomas.
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Title
Rector
Church
Rising Sun Christian Community
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Location
Albuquerque, NM
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I am a native New Mexican currently serving as Pastor of Rising Sun Christian Community (RSCC) in Albuquerque, NM. I have served in ministry for the past 30+ years with a calling and a passion for ministry to the LGBTQ community. I was ordained on August 24, 2010 as Servant Priest in the EACA. I hold a B.A in Biblical Studies from Trinity College of the Bible & Seminary.
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Bishop
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Evangelical Anglican Church in America
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Location
Shelby, NC
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A native of Oxford, North Carolina, Kevin is a Board certified Chaplain at a mental health hospital in Charlotte, NC. He is a graduate of Louisburg College, Moody Bible Institute, and holds both a Master of Religious Education and a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Seminary. He was ordained Deacon and Priest in the EACA in 2002 and consecrated Bishop in 2017. Since 2005 he has likewise served as Director of Formation and Studies in the EACA. Kevin shares his home with his three canine children (Haleigh, Shadow, and Merry) who have him well trained. He also admits to feeding numerous cats that come and go from around his house.
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Presiding Bishop Emeritus
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The Evangelical Anglican Church in America
Location
Rohnert Park, CA
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Rt. Rev. Rusty Smith completed studies in Theology, Philosophy and Business at Loyola University and Norte Dame Seminary with additional studies in Liberation Theology at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Bishop Smith was a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
