Summary

· Demonstrated ability in building a strong, responsible, caring congregation.

· Excellent skills in responding to and managing individual or group crisis.

· Experienced in developing, funding, and managing large budgets.

· Direct and clear communication of the Gospel as a lived experience.

· Creative builder of program.

· Experienced at building and renovation of large structures.

Experience

Current Position - Rector of Saint Stephen's Church, Port Washington, NY 11050.
An active 630 member suburban parish with a $600,000.00 budget.
Just completed two capital programs of $460,000.00 and $950,000.00

2000-2003 Parish member Compass Rose Society.

2000-2001 President Port Washington Clerrgy Association.

1997-2003 Trustee of Diocese of Long Island; Vice President.

1997-2001 Russia Committee, Diocese of New York.

1994-2003 Trustee - SPCK(USA). Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge. The oldest mission society in the Anglican Communion.

1991-2003 Trustee - Seamen's Church Institute. Clerical Vice President.
Center for Seafarer’s Rights. (Jubilee Ministry Center for Justice)

1991-1992 Deputy To General Convention.
Alumni Committee of The George Mercer Jr. School of Theology

1985-1991 Chair - The Diocesan Commission On Ministry. Early work included the smooth transition to the ordination of women on Long Island and establishing an exploration of ministry program.

1989-2003 Trustee - Community Mainstreaming Associates, a community based program of housing and managing support systems for "special" adults.
(’96-03 Hon.Trustee)

1986-1989 Secretary Of Convention - Managed Diocesan Convention (150 parishes), ran special convention for election of a 2 Bishops, and published the Annual Report.

1985-1988 Racial Justice Committee - Active member and coordinated the nomination and election of minority candidates to diocesan positions. Helped found Port Washington Youth Council.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

2000-2003 Compass Rose Society; International Anglican Organization.

1997-2000 Organized micro-loan system for Uganda

1996 Assisted in organizing seminar for Ordained women in Kampala Uganda.

1985-2000 Chaplain various organizations and local Clubs.

1990 Alternate deputy - Synod.

1988 Alternate Deputy - General Convention.

1987 Organized exchange program with DLI and Church of Ireland.

1985-1988 Dean of North Nassau

1984-1986 Editor - At the request of the Bishop I reorganized publication of the diocesan newspaper

1984-1985 Department of Missions.

1983 Department of Budget.

1982 Committee on Memorials.

1982-1988, Faculty-Alumni Representative - The George Mercer Jr. Memorial School of Theology.

1977-1980 Curate - St. Stephen's Port Washington.

1970-1980 Parish Youth Programs.- various churches.

1975 Chair - Episcopal Charities Appeal of Long Island.

1969-1974 Established with spouse the Episcopal Marriage Encounter as a national church program. (Founders)

1971-1980 Construction Chemicals Manufacturer.

1962-1975 Heavy Construction Contractor.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2002 Psychoanalytic Seminar on Male Intimacy Issues.

2001 Lorman Education Seminar on Trust Law in New York State

!999-2001 French language studies

1997 Sabbatical – Celtic studies; Nice/Provance Region

1996 The Canterbury Course; Canterbury Cathedral, England.

1995 Leadership and Congregational Revitalization Seminar; Alban Institute.
Chicago, IL

1994 The Oxford School of Theology; Univ. College, Oxford England.

1993 Diocese of New York Russian Trip.

1992 Russian Pilgrimage; Alexander Nevsky Lavra, St. Petersburg.

1990 Studied the “Celtique” exhibit Plazzo Grassi Museum, Venice.

1988-91 The General Theological Seminary; STM Church History

1988 Toured Celtic museums in France, Germany, Austria, and Italy.

1987 Visited Celtic sites in Brittany and Provance.

REFERENCES

Current Bishop

The Right Reverend Orris G. Walker, Jr

Bishop of Long Island

36 Cathedral Avenue

Garden City, New York 11530

(516-248-4800)

Current Archdeacon

The Ven. John A. Greco

c/o Diocese of Long Island

36 Cathedral Avenue

Garden City, New York 11530

(516-248-4800)

The Reverend Canon J. Robert Wright

The General Theological Seminary

175 Ninth Avenue

(212-741-3544)

Lay References

Ms. Libby Zimmer

CEO St Mary’s Foundation

Mary’s Children’s Hospital

Bayside, New York 11360

(718-851-8500)

Mr. Brian Starer

Holland & Knight LLP

195 Broadway

New York, NY 10007

(212-341-7000)

Ms Victoria B. Bjorklund

Simpson,Thatcher & Bartlett

425 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10017-3954

(212-513-3200)