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He, Him
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Director of EACA Outreach Ministries, North Texas
Church
St. Thomas Church
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Location
Dallas, Texas
Bio
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
EACA Communication Director
Location
Linton, IN
Bio
Born in Bronx, New York, March 3, 1946 to very strict Roman Catholic family. As a teenager, left the RC church and struggled for many years trying to find a church home that would accept my sexuality. Attended SUNY F'dale Ag & Tech College majoring in agronomy, joined the Peace Corps in Bolivia, South America, after attending Utah State Univ. for Peace Corps Training. Upon returning, worked many jobs over the years and finally actually came out in 1978. In 1996, God lead me to the EACA. I was ordained a Deacon in 1997, a priest in 2007. I am retired and working part time for Walmart. I currently live in Linton, Indiana (lived in New York, North Carolina and Tennessee), I have had very high paying jobs and very low menial jobs. I have been around the block several times and had it not been for my friends and colleagues in the EACA, I would have not survived. Life is very good.
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She, Hers
Title
Rector
Church
Rising Sun Christian Community
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Location
Albuquerque, NM
Bio
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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He, Him, HIs
Title
Rector / Bishop - EACA
Church
All Saints Parish
Phone Number
805-794-6196
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Location
Lives in Costa Mesa, CA
The Church is in Ventura, CA
The Church is in Ventura, CA
Bio
Born and raised in Trenton, MI. I belonged to the Episcopal Church and grew up in its Grace and Truth. I began processing a call to ministry in High School, but parked this call for secular education and worldly career ideals. I was married and am blessed by two beautiful, now fully grown, children. I attended and Graduated from The University of Michigan, BGS and Psychology/Religion. Calls don't really go away, they must be dealt with. Sent to seminary by my Episcopal Bishop, Graduated M.Div 1987 and ordained Deacon and Priest in Episcopal Church, USA. In the continuing struggle to come to terms with my sexuality, I was divorced and left The Episcopal Church in order to life my life more honestly and with personal integrity. Incardinated into the EACA, 1997 and began the mission parish, All Saints, Ventura, CA. I am blessed to again be married, this time to an amazing man who completes me and surrounds me with the love I crave everyday. In February 2017, I was honored to be called as a bishop to serve the people and congregations of EACA, and to serve with my fellow bishops. My husband and I live in Costa Mesa, CA with our dog, Paris.
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He, Him, His
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Bishop
Church
Evangelical Anglican Church in America
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Location
Shelby, NC
Bio
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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He, Him, His
Title
Presiding Bishop Emeritus
Church
The Evangelical Anglican Church in America
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Location
Rohnert Park, CA
Bio
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).
