Board of Directors
The Rev. Paul CollinsPresidentTrinity Episcopal Church // Seattle, WA
Paul Collins became the 10th Rector of Trinity Parish Church in the fall of 1998. Under his leadership, the congregation is relearning how to be a community -- a civitas -- within a "new frontier" – after 75 years people are beginning once again to live in the city. There are no guidelines for how to build this renewed form of the human family. Prior to coming to Trinity, Collins served as vicar at St. Hilda and St. Patrick' and in two other churches in the Diocese of Olympia. He grew up on a wheat farm in Eastern Washington, and pursued his education at Washington State University and the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California. Furthering his education, he studied Educational Psychology at the University of Washington, and then worked for several years with the Snohomish County Corrections system. (He likes to say he met his wife, Kathie, in jail.) Active in diocesan affairs, Fr. Paul has participated as a Deputy to General Convention on two occasions, served on the Diocesan Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, and on the National Board of the Clergy Association. Fr. Paul also enjoys active participation in the C. G. Jung Society of Seattle, where he has served as Board President. Currently he serves on the Board of the Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest which just opened a 26 floor retirement home across the street from the Church.
What Paul says about the Consortium: Trinity Parish has found the Consortium to be extremely valuable in showing us “best practices” and being a sounding board for our local challenges and opportunities. It is a safe place for us to explore new ideas and work on perennial issues. Most of all, it the one place where we can meet and learn from other Parishes who are like us!
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Ms. Cary Gray Kelly1st Vice PresidentHistoric Christ Church // Alexandria, VA
Cary Gray Kelly, President of Cary Gray Kelly, LLC, is an executive coach focusing on leaders, boards and executive teams in times of discernment, growth or change. She has worked in the area of strategic marketing and organizational development for nearly 20 years. Her expertise lies in aligning the skills and goals of leaders with the mission of the organization they serve. She has served as senior staff to non-profits and on the board of directors for various non-profit organizations in her hometown of Alexandria, Virginia, including as Senior Warden at Christ Church, Alexandria. Kelly is a graduate of UVA and Coach University and a frequent speaker and workshop leader. She is a member of the International Coach Federation; Christian Coaches Association; American Society of Association Executives; Rotary International; and Association of Psychological Type.
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Ms. Barbara Miller2nd Vice PresidentHoly Trinity Episcopal Church // Auburn, AL
Barbara Pitts Miller has been a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Auburn, Alabama for six years following her membership at Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, VA and Grace Episcopal Church in the Southern Diocese of Virginia. She has served on the Vestry and as Chair of the Endowment Committee at two parishes and served on several stewardship committees in both her current and other parishes. Barbara is the current Assistant Vice President for Development at Auburn University and has held fundraising leadership positions at the College of William and Mary, Norfolk State University, Georgia State University and the University of Alabama. She holds a JD degree from Antioch School of Law; MA from Oklahoma University and a BA from Southwest Baptist University. She is a graduate of the National Planned Giving Institute at The College of William and Mary.
Why does Barbara want to be a member of the Consortium Board? My desire to become a member of the Consortium Board is centered in service; wherein I can lend my professional and spiritual skill sets in service with current Board members to enhance the mission and principles of the Consortium.
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s. Maria ElliottSecretaryTrinity Episcopal Church // New Orleans, LA
Maria Elliott has been the Stewardship Coordinator at Trinity Church since 1996. She has served ex-officio on the Vestry, the Finance Committee, the Long-Range Planning Committee and the Endowment Committee. She has been a member of the Diocesan Stewardship Commission and The Diocesan Rebuilding Committee, the board of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship and the Association of Fund Raising Professionals as well as serving as Co-chair of the Consortium’s Annual Conference for 2008. She is a member of Trinity’s choir, the Taizé music ministry and has been involved with an Education for Ministry group for the past eight years. Maria is married to The Reverend Michael Kuhn and they have two children.
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Mr. Malcolm CooperTreasurerSt. David’s Episcopal Church // Austin, TX
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The Rev Luke Back
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The Rev. David A. BoydDirectorSt. David’s Episcopal Church // Austin, TX
David Boyd graduated from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale with a BS in Physical Education where he was also an All-American swimmer. In 1984, he graduated with an M.Div. from Nashotah House. After serving as Deacon and priest in the Midwest and Kentucky, he was called as Rector of St. David’s in Austin.
What David says about the Consortium: When I arrived at St. David’s, I knew this Church thought the Consortium was important. I knew that parishes with endowments have a particular calling and responsibilities and the Consortium helps us live into that calling. I quickly came to value the collegiality of my clergy colleagues and of the other members. I find the Consortium to be of major value – as networking for staff and lay leaders. In these times of struggle it’s tremendously valuable to gather with upbeat, positive and hopeful others. I’m an optimist, but I really need to nurture that hopefulness – I need to be around others who feel as strongly as I do that things won’t just be well, but that the church will thrive. We’re here to change the world – we need each other!” St. David’s is now home to the offices of the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes. |
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The Rev. Chip EdensDirectorChrist Episcopal Church // Charlotte, NC
The Rev. Chip Edens is the Rector of Christ Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to Christ Church, Chip was the Vice Rector of St. Michael and All Angels in Dallas, TX. Chip has also served as a Chaplain to the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University, and in parishes in Georgia and Virginia. He is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and Berkeley Divinity School at Yale. Chip's passion is congregational development. He has studied organizational leadership and renewal at Harvard Business School, The Stanford Graduate School of Business, and The Wharton School. He has also studied at the Duke Center for Reconciliation and Justice. Working with dedicated lay leaders, Chip is passionate about helping his congregation grow "beyond charity" into ongoing, reconciling relationships across the racial, cultural, and economic lines that have long divided the city of Charlotte. He is married to Beverly, an artist, with whom he has a daughter and twin boys.
Why Does Chip Want to be a Member of the Consortium Board? Chip thinks the Consortium is one of the most creative organizations in the Church and he looks forward to furthering its mission.
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Ms. Anne JollyDirectorSewanee, School of Theology // Sewanee, TN
Anne Jolly served as Director of a team at Christ Church, Greenville, SC responsible for welcoming, hospitality, food ministries, equipping, communications and giving. In September of 2010, she felt called to explore the priesthood, and she and her family moved to Sewanee, TN where she is a seminarian at the School of Theology. Prior to coming to the Church, Anne’s corporate experience was in sales, marketing and training. She served on leadership teams for Furman University alumni and annual campaign committees, and on the board of the Junior League of Greenville as the head of strategic planning. She looks forward to serving the church where God leads her.
Why does Anne want to serve on the Board of CEEP? Welcoming, equipping, evangelizing, giving, and leadership development are ministries that are inextricably linked, critical for the future of the church, and ones which light a fire in my soul. I know the current strength of CEEP, and I believe that CEEP is uniquely poised to work with current and future leaders of the Episcopal Church in these areas. I look forward to being able to be a part of this vital organization that has such broad-reaching impact.
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The Rev. Carol Pinkham OakDirectorSt. John’s Episcopal Church // Ellicott City, MD
Carol Pinkham Oak was called to St. John’s by the exciting opportunity to serve the educational mission of this historic parish founded in 1822. Being at St. John’s, with a future oriented congregation, a lively community and a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual formation has been an exciting venture. Carol has served urban, suburban and small town parishes over the course of 23 years of ordained ministry. For 6 years she served as Associate Rector at Christ Church, Alexandria VA, where among other things she developed and oversaw The Foundations for Spiritual Leadership Program, a mentoring and leadership formation program for new clergy funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Currently she is an advisor for Alban’s Congregational Resource Guide, chair of the Ministry Residents Program Board, and serves as a mentor for the Second Three Years Program of Virginia Theological Seminary. Mentoring the next generation of clergy leaders and developing lay leadership for the church continues to be Carol’s guiding passion. . She holds a B.A. in environmental studies from the University of Colorado, an M.Div. from Berkeley Divinity School, and a D.Min. in Congregational and Leadership Development from Seabury-Western. Carol believes that learning, teaching and leading in the Christian life requires the engagement of heart, mind, and spirit.
What Carol says about CEEP: Carol believes that learning, teaching and leading in the Christian life requires the engagement of heart, mind, and spirit. CEEP’s resources lie in the strengths of current and future leaders in Episcopal congregations nationwide, ordained and lay, as they work collaboratively to move forward CEEP’s mission to inspire and equip member parishes for effective leadership, stewardship and transformation in the Church and in the world.
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The Rev. Donald A. FishburneDirectorSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church // Chattanooga, TN
Donald Fishburne was called to be Rector of Saint Paul's Chattanooga in 2007. He brought the parish with a $9 million endowment into the Consortium – as he did with two previous parishes in Georgia and Florida when he initiated and built their endowments. He has served parishes large and small in the Carolinas in his 31 years of ordained ministry. He has served in five dioceses on diocesan standing committees, conference center boards, commissions on stewardship, congregational development, Christian education, youth and college ministries.
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Mr. David A. PosteraroDirectorTrinity Cathedral // Cleveland, OH
David Posteraro is a partner at Kohrman, Jackson & Krantz PLL concentrating in intellectual property, technology and Internet law. He holds his B.A. from Fordham University and did graduate studies in English Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his J.D at Case Western Reserve University School of Law where he was the editor of their Journal of International Law. A member of Trinity Cathedral, Ohio, he has volunteered for a number of positions including serving on its Vestry and currently serving as its Junior Warden.
What David says about the Consortium: I attended my first Consortium Annual Meeting in 2010 and was impressed by the dedication and professionalism of the staff and the enthusiasm and hard work of the members. However, the Consortium is much more than just the Annual Meeting. It is a year round resource that helps both clergy and the laity in honoring their fiduciary duties and promoting their ministries.
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Mr. George PlewsDirector and ChancellorTrinity Episcopal Church // Indianapolis, IN
George Plews has practiced for thirty years as a successful appellate and trial advocate. He was lead counsel in the key cases that have shaped Indiana insurance coverage law. His environmental law practice spans a range of matters, including the prosecution and defense of claims involving state and federal environmental statutes, cost recovery claims, toxic torts and governmental enforcement actions. George’s litigation practice includes a wide range of other complex cases, including products liability, finance, class actions, and personal injury cases. In 2009, George was named a Distinguished Barrister by the Indiana Lawyer. George has authored over 50 articles, including five published law review articles. He is a frequent speaker before legal, trade association & business groups, and has taught sections of mediation and environmental law courses at the Indiana University School of Law- Indianapolis.
George holds or has held leadership positions with a host of community and legal organizations. He serves as Chancellor of the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes and has served on numerous corporate and civic boards of directors. He is a fellow of the Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Foundations.
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