Bishop Doyle oversees and is the chief pastor for more than 78,000 Episcopalians in the diocese, 400 clergy working in 153 congregations, schools, chaplaincies and institutions. Elected bishop in 2008, he teaches and preaches in a different church each week, confirms new members of the Church, ordains priests and deacons and, as stated in his ordination vows, “guards the faith, unity and discipline of the Church.”

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Stephanie maintains the bishop’s calendar and correspondence, schedule and handles remarriage petitions.

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Rebecca coordinates the confirmation visitation schedule for the diocesan bishop as well as the two bishops with oversight of the east and west regions of the diocese. She facilitates visitations for retired and visiting bishops and coordinates special events for the bishop’s office. Rebecca is responsible for the bishop’s travel and assists with itineraries for special visitors. She is the diocesan/group administrator for General Convention, as well as providing general assistance in the bishop’s office. Rebecca was executive assistant to Bishop’s Ben Benitez, Claude E. Payne, Don Wimberly and Andy Doyle before moving to part-time work in support of the Office of the Diocesan Bishop.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1004

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Bishop Harrison resides in Austin and has oversight of the West Region of the diocese, the World Mission Commission, and the ordination process. She chairs the boards of these diocesan institutions: El BuenSamaritano, St. Stephen's School, and the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin and St. Luke's Episcopal Health System in Houston. Nationally, she serves on the board of Episcopal Relief & Development.

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Alicia maintains the bishop’s calendar and correspondence and schedule.

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Ana provides administrative support to the Executive for Ministry for Commission on Ministry activities. She maintains application files for all nominees for ordination as well as manages the application process for nominees to the Seminary, bi-vocational, and deacon ordination tracks.

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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.

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Martha schedules Bishop High’s visitations, meetings and other appointments and makes his travel arrangements; assists with getting clergy, parishioners and family members physician referrals; plans, coordinates attendance at Little Church Club meetings, annual Retreats for Retired Clergy, Spouses and Surviving Spouses, and Planning for Tomorrow Conferences; communicates information for the bishop to the East Region for the diocese.

office: 888.579.6012

In his role as Archdeacon, Russ is responsible for convening the community of 23 deacons biannually. He is responsible for placing deacons in congregations, following their graduation from the Iona School for Ministry and their ordination. Russ is also responsible for deacons’ pastoral care and assists with their continuing education. He teaches several times per year at the Iona School and oversees chapel services at the Diocesan Center in Houston. Following a 30 year career in human resources, Russ joined the diocesan staff to oversee relief efforts following Hurricane Ike. A partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development ultimately became a local home repair program and rebuilding organization that resulted in more than 50 homes being rebuilt for the underserved population of Galveston and nearby communities. The organization completed its activities at the end of January 2011.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1051

Debra handles all human resources, clergy compensation and payroll questions and issues. She is the contact person in the Diocese of Texas for all benefit enrollment and terminations and information regarding medical, HSA, dental, life insurance for clergy and lay employees. Debra also provides guidance regarding handling of worker's comp claims, clergy and lay pension, retirements and short and long term disability for clergy and lay employees.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1012

George leads in fulfilling the mission of offering quality programs and Christian hospitality to the thousands of guests and campers who come to the facility annually. The job of fulfilling that mission is to work within a $5 million budget while creating a strategy to increase awareness of the summer camp, adult education, giving opportunities and ecological programs available to Camp Allen.

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Ann serves as Transition Ministry Officer of the Diocese of Texas, overseeing clergy deployment; congregations involved in a search process; placement for seminary-track curates and bi-vocational pastoral leaders; and clergy licensing work. She is involved with canonical Title IV work, assisting the bishop’s work with clergy discipline and other discipline matters. Another facet is coordinating orientations for curates; vocational deacons and mentoring rectors; clergy new to the diocese; bi-vocational transitional deacons and pastoral leaders; and interim clergy.

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Alice serves the Office of the Bishop as the Recorder of Ordinations; assists with clergy licensing, deacons’ ordination, chaplains’ endorsement; and other support as needed.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1013

Mary oversees The Iona School for Ministry, which is an internal school for the formation of bi-vocational priests and vocational deacons; clergy continuing education, Curate Camp (first year post seminary training) and facilitated clericus groups. She also has direct responsibility for the annual Clergy Conference, Warden’s and Vestry Conference and Bishop’s Conference on Stewardship. Mary serves on the congregational development team and works directly with congregations on search committee training and other challenges. In 2011 her position will change to oversee congregational development with an emphasis on evangelism and working more directly with our congregations.

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Julie supports the director of leadership and congregational development by serving as coordinator for events and conferences, such as Crosspointes, Wardens & Vestry Conferences, Stewardship Conference, Clergy Conference, Interim Training, new clergy orientation and more. In addition, Julie serves as administrator for the Iona School for Ministry and Curate Camp managing the business side of the both.

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Bob has served on a part-time contract basis since March of 2006. He works closely with Mary MacGregor to support congregations through phone consultation, personal visitations, workshops and conferences. Bob’s support focuses in the areas of governance, vestry/bishop’s committee development, organizational clarity and efficiency, facility planning and operations, strategic planning, master planning and construction. He facilitates the meetings of the Congregational Development Team (bishops, canon to the ordinary, treasurer, and directors of leadership development and foundations). He coordinates church planting efforts – both green field and redevelopments and manages the facility operations and information technology for the diocesan offices.

office: 800.318.4452 or 713.353.2108

Rebecca is responsible for scheduling meetings and retreats for the Congregational Development Team, Church Planters Team, Strategic Development Group and several other key teams that operate under Congregational Development. She also assists with building facilities and coordinating organization-wide electronic usage.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1011

Carol oversees all communications for the Diocese of Texas. She edits the quarterly magazine, Diolog: The Texas Episcopalian, manages content for the website, produces audio and video content, assists diocesan staff in strategic planning for communicating their work to the diocese and provides training for churches in effective communications. The diocese’s Office of Communication has recently redeveloped their website and changed from a monthly newspaper to a quarterly magazine. Carol serves as the diocesan media liaison and consults congregations on crisis communications. She is a member of the Episcopal Relief and Development Inspiration Fund Advisory Committee, is past president of the national Episcopal Communicators and an award-winning photographer and producer.

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The website administrator is responsible for maintaining the website, updating and creating new pages, print design and layout and special projects. Eaglin is available to consult with web and print issues.  

office: 713.353.2133

Luke writes articles for EDOT’s online and print publications. He also coordinates the diocese’s social media, edits the e-newsletters, and assists in maintaining the website. Luke assists in the production of audio, video, and photographic content. Luke joined the diocesan staff in February 2011 after serving for 2 years as volunteer coordinator for the diocese’s Hurricane Ike relief efforts in Galveston. 

office: 713.353.2126

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Shirley manages the centralized, consolidated database that includes contact and other information for diocesan churches, clergy, vestry, and other lay leaders . Reports, labels, and church and clergy directories are produced from this database. She keeps the website updated with information on the diocesan churches; produces and uploads the monthly diocesan cycle of prayer; and she responsible for producing and tracking lay licenses for Eucharistic ministers, Worship Leaders, Eucharistic visitors, Catechists and Preachers. She also oversees personnel responsible for lay background checks and for maintaining addresses for the Diolog: Texas Episcopalian.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1033

Sue is responsible for processing lay licenses for Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors, Worship Leaders, Catechists and Preachers; contact with churches and institutions for questions relating to the processes of background checks for the laity; maintains names and addresses for the mailing of the Diolog: Texas Episcopalian magazine; and assists the manager of database services as required.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1021

Bob coordinates the Financial Services area and oversees the finances of the Diocese. He supervises the accounting function through his work with the controller and the management of the diocesan foundations through the director of foundations. Bob reports to the Finance Committee of the Executive Board in managing the finances of the diocese including developing the budgets, managing cash flow and reporting results. Bob also consults with diocesan institutions and congregations regarding their financial concerns, banking issues, accounting systems and investment options. He functions as the finance resource to the bishop’s staff.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1026

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.

office: 713.520.6444 ext .1008

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.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1043

Nancy is an assistant to David Fisher, Director of Foundations. She is responsible for recording all loans and grants made by the three foundations (“Church Corporation”, Episcopal Foundation of Texas, The Bishop Quin Foundation), following up on grant requirements, and posting all payments made on Quin, Clergy Housing and Diocesan Properties Fund loans.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1016

Responsible for annual assessments and Mission Funding administration and reporting; diocesan operating and missionary budgets; financial reporting for the Executive Board and Finance Committees regarding the diocese and foundations; establishment and monitoring of internal controls; oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable and staff payroll and is a resource for tax-related questions (charitable contributions, clergy compensation, etc.) and for guidance in congregational financial matters.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1018

Assistant to the Controller with day to day activities and a backup for existing financial services department positions. Primary duties include standard monthly general ledger entries and reconciliation, accounts payable voucher data entry, other month-end and year-end closing activities, and assistance with annual audits.

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Responsible for diocesan and foundation accounts payable and provides other administrative assistance related to foundation investments.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1038

Process Accounts Receivable; assist Treasurer’s Office with tracking Insurance, Assessment, and Missionary Asking receipts; coordinate Seminarian relocations.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1020

John is responsible for casting a vision for lifelong Christian formation in the Diocese of Texas by building teams, networks and relationships that clarify our vision and that empower us to live into it. The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation, approved by General Convention in 2009, compels the Church to minister to people of all ages, races and life situations so that all people become mature in the Christian faith. Lifelong Christian formation includes a heavy emphasis on Christian education. John’s vocation is to work throughout the parishes and institutions as an ambassador for the diocese. His vocation is to preach, teach, guide, shape, clarify, listen, articulate, and empower so that we can grow up into Christ together and joyfully live into our Baptismal Covenant.

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Denise’s job is to coordinate and execute a Diocesan-wide series of programs specifically designed to increase understanding and appreciation of diversity and inclusive communities. This role plays a key source of support for people needing direction and information regarding intercultural work. Working directly with Diocesan entities on community building, Denise seeks to foster better communication and understanding of differences. Denise also serves as chair of the Intercultural Ministry Commission of the diocese to empower others and provide support by connecting them with resources that help them to better serve all of God’s people. 

office: 512.478.0580

Matt is responsible for overseeing both the youth and young adult commissions and connecting youth workers together throughout the Diocese. He also oversees all Diocesan youth functions and manages the annual youth workers conference.

Jamie’s  responsibilities include overseeing the children's commission, serving as a curricula consultant, maintaining our resource libraries and managing logistics for our annual formation conference.

office: 713.353.2135

In his role as Archdeacon, Russ is responsible for convening the community of 23 deacons biannually. He is responsible for placing deacons in congregations, following their graduation from the Iona School for Ministry and their ordination. Russ is also responsible for deacons’ pastoral care and assists with their continuing education. He teaches several times per year at the Iona School and oversees chapel services at the Diocesan Center in Houston. Following a 30 year career in human resources, Russ joined the diocesan staff to oversee relief efforts following Hurricane Ike. A partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development ultimately became a local home repair program and rebuilding organization that resulted in more than 50 homes being rebuilt for the underserved population of Galveston and nearby communities. The organization completed its activities at the end of January 2011.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1051

Kathy oversees the process of reviewing ministries supported by the Missionary Budget of the diocese, coordinates the effort to provide information to congregations about these ministries through published and online materials, and provides education to churches and individuals on Mission Funding.

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Cecilia is responsible for administering Safeguarding God’s Children and Safeguarding God’s People programs and receives and follows up on reports of breaches of Safeguarding policies and practices. She also serves as coordinator for Diocesan Council.

office: 800.947.0580 or 512.478.0580

Marty manages the processing and distribution of certificates for the Safe Guarding God’s Children (SGC) and Safeguarding God’s People (SGP), as well as maintaining all of the Safe Church files and related documentation. She manages the Online Safeguarding God’s Children program and provides Online Administrator Trainings. Along with Cecilia, she provides SGC and SGP Administrator Trainings and maintains the SGC and SGP calendar and website information. She is available to help with any questions pertaining to the Safe Church Ministry.

office: 512.478.0580

John prepares Volume I of the annual Diocesan Council Journal, attends and records minutes of the Diocesan Council meeting and prepares Volume II of the Journal of that Council. He also attends and records minutes of the Executive Board and assists the Bishop of Texas.

office: 713.520.6444 ext. 1005