Deputies and Alternates to General Convention

Elect 4 Clergy Deputies and 4 Clergy Alternates; Elect 4 Lay Deputies and 4 Lay Alternates. Description of duties: As voting representatives of the diocese, attend the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, to be held June 25-July 3, 2015, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
CLERGY

The Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson, Vicar, St. Elizabeths, Buda Qualifications: Jennifer is interested in helping to keep the Episcopal Church focused on following Jesus Christ and making disciples of all people. Everything we do on a local, diocesan, national, or global level must clearly advance that purpose. We cannot allow our focus to be diverted from that mission. Local Church Activities: Vicar Diocesan Activities: Trustee of the Episcopal Church Corp, Examining Chaplain, diocesan Disciplinary Board, Mustang Island Program Committee. Previously Executive Board, Bishops Commission on Youth, Christian Education Advisory Board, Spiritual Life Committee, Committee on Credentials, Committee on the Bishops Address, Leadership Development Committee Length of time in Diocese: Lifetime Nominated by: Nominating Committee

the local Church. His charisma, energy, and leadership will serve our diocesan family at General Convention. Local Church Activities: Rector, preacher, celebrant, dishwasher, floor scrubber, and more Diocesan Activities: Current President of Standing Committee, chair of Frontera Unida, Clergy Conference presenter, Executive Board (past), Reflections Editorial Board, Evangelism Commission, Camp Capers dean/chaplain, Father/Son Retreat leader. Length of time in Diocese: 38 years Nominated by: St. Albans Vestry The Rev. Sandra Casey-Martus, Rector, St. Stephens, Wimberley Qualifications: Sandy has a wide range of experience in the Episcopal Church, having worked as clergy, speaker, and retreat leader across the nation. Local Church Activities: Rector for church and school. She also has experience as director of Christian education, teacher, choir director, author, director of campus ministry, and adjunct seminary faculty. Length of time in Diocese: 3 years Nominated by: T. Cay Rowe

The Rev. Kevin Dellaria, Rector, St. Andrews, Seguin Qualifications: I believe in the enduring of the Episcopal Church as a spiritual and theological voice in the world. I support the prayerful re-imagining and reform of necessary The Rev. Scott Brown, Rector, structures to allow our Church St. Albans, Harlingen to be more responsive to Gods Qualifications: In the seven Spirit in the current age. I would appreciate the opporyears Scott has been rector at tunity to be active at national levels in The Episcopal St. Albans, the community has Church. flourished in size and strength Local Church Activities: Rector and service. As President of Diocesan Activities: Chair of Diocesan Nominating the Standing Committee, Scott Committee for Council 2011, Insurance Committee, is involved with the greater Anglican Covenant Discussion Group (2010), SameEpiscopal Church and is Sex Blessing Focus Group (2012), missions to Honduknowledgeable of the larger Episcopal community. As ras (2010-13), Executive Board (2011-2013), Mustang founder and chair of Frontera Unida, a ministry to and Island Steering Committee (2012-current) through churches along the Rio Grande border and Length of time in Diocese: 5 1/2 years Mexico, Scott is passionate about ministry outside of Nominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason 18 Continued on next page.

The Rev. Clayton Elder, Rector, St. Philips, Beeville Qualifications: Clayton is passionate about bringing the Kingdom of God to bear and leading others to do so through both our everyday spiritual and physical acts and by working with and within leadership communities. Local Church Activities: Rector Diocesan Activities: Member of Executive Board (2013-present), chair of Nominations Committee (2013), member of the Episcopal Schools Commission (2012-present), Dean of the Eastern Convocation (2011-present), The Barnabas Project and Clergy Leadership Focus Group participant (2012), Kairos Length of time in Diocese: 3 1/2 years Nominated by: Nominating Committee The Rev. Ripp Hardaway, Vicar, St. Johns, New Braunfels Qualifications: Ripp is currently serving on the Standing Committee and as the chair for the Commission on Ministry for the diocese. He has served this diocese for 14 years as a lay and ordained leader. He has experience serving as an alternate for the 2009 General Convention and would represent the diocese well in 2015. Local Church Activities: Vicar, Sea City Work Camp Board (2006-2009), Sea City Adult Leader (20052009), Habitat for Humanity Board Member and Volunteer (2007-present), SOS Food Bank Board Member and Spiritual Advisor (2009-present). Diocesan Activities: Bishops Deputy for Youth Ministries (1996-2000), member Happening Board (19962000), Department of Camps and Conferences (19962000), Spiritual Life Division (2005-2011), Evangelism Committee (2006-present), Discernment Committee (2007-present), Deputy to Provincial Synod (2007), Dean of the Southern Convocation (2007), Spiritual Director for Cursillo (2007, 2008, 2011), TrusteeUniversity of the South (2008-2010), Search Committee for Executive Director of Camps and Conferences (2008), Vocare Board (2009-2012), Alternate to General Convention (2009), Standing Committee (2013),

Commission on Ministry (2013), dean at Camp Capers (2004-present). Length of time in Diocese: 39 years Nominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown The Rev. Carol Morehead, Asst. Rector, St. Marks, San Antonio Qualifications: We are all called to be in community as a part of the Body of Christ. By being a deputy to General Convention, Carol will seek to enter into meaningful and honest conversation with the members of our Church while remaining true to both the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the desires and goals of our bishops and the Diocese of West Texas. If elected to serve as a deputy, Carol hopes to be a contributing member and vital part of the whole deputation and help bring healing and clarity to the broader Church and to our diocesan relationship to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Local Church Activities: Before ordination: At Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs - Bishops Committee, Vestry, lay ministry coordinator, chair of Discovery Day School, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Council delegate/alternate several years, Finance Committee, Stewardship Committee, Evangelism Committee chair. In seminary - started/chaired Episcopal Evangelism Network chapter at SSW, on leadership team for national intra-seminary meetings of EEN. Currently Asst. Rector at St. Marks, San Antonio Length of time in Diocese: 8 years Nominated by: The Rev. Ned Bowersox Continued on next page.

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The Rev. Ben Nelson, Rector, St. Marks, San Marcos Qualifications: Ben is a lifelong Episcopalian committed to grace-filled growth and transformation in the Church. He has a passion for youth and young adult ministries as well as mission and outreach. Ben would bring an enthusiastic love for the Good News in Christ proclaimed by the Episcopal Church around the world. He is a strong match for this office because of his commitment to faithful discernment and thoughtful decision making. He brings with him a sense of balance, joyfulness, and love in his leadership roles. He would be a great representative for the Diocese of West Texas and for the national church. Local Church Activities: Rector Diocesan Activities: Trustee, University of the South; convener for a local discernment group Length of time in Diocese: 4 years Nominated by: The Rev. Scott Brown The Rev. Jim Nelson, Rector, St. Johns, McAllen Qualifications: Jim has had approximately 25 years of experience in leading the church as rector of three parishes. He has served in a variety of positions on Executive Board, as convocation dean, diocesan Discernment Committee, and other numerous positions. He has also had experience in hosting Diocesan Council. He maintains a passion for the life of the Episcopal Church and a desire for every voice to be heard. Local Church Activities: Rector Diocesan Activities: Currently serving on the Executive Board and Discernment Committee, and as a priest mentor. Length of time in Diocese: 2 1/2 years Nominated by: Nominating Committee The Rev. David G. Read, Rector, St. Lukes Church, San Antonio Qualifications: David has attended five General Conventions and served on the Ministry Legislative Committee. Local Church Activities: Rector Diocesan Activities: Currently - Diocesan Secretary,

Development Board, General Convention Deputy, Cursillo Spiritual Director. Previously - Standing Committee, Executive Board, Church Corp. Trustee Length of time in Diocese: Lifetime Nominated by: St. Lukes Vestry The Rev. Patrick Soule Rector, St. Helenas, Boerne Qualifications: Patrick has a passion for being involved in the council of the Church and a passion for staying engaged in discussions and working toward reconciliation. Local Church Activities: Rector, pastoral care, longrange planning, vision development Diocesan Activities: Discernment Committee, Committee on the Bishops Address (3 years), dean at Camp Capers (3 years), chaplain at Mustang Island Family Camp (3 years), Cursillo Spiritual Director (2 times) Length of time in Diocese: 4 years Nominated by: Dr. Chuck Baldwin The Rev. Stockton Williams, Rector, St. Peters, Kerrville Qualifications: Stockton attended General Convention for the first time in 2012 as an alternate and can continue to contribute to our church. His work for eight years on the National Happening Board also gives him nationwide knowledge and contacts to help him prepare. Stockton also served as an alternate to General Convention for the Diocese of Northwest Texas in 1997 and 2000. Local Church Activities: Rector; community activities include former president of Christian Assistance Ministry, former president of Kerrville Ministerial Alliance, Kerrville Development Corp, Board Rotary of Kerrville. Diocesan Activities: Happening Spiritual Director 2004-present, Cursillo Secretariat, chaplain at summer camp and dean of Midwinter at Camp Capers. Formerly - Nominating Committee, Committee on Bishops Address, Lay Ministry Committee. Length of time in Diocese: 12 years Nominated by: Richard Mosty, Sr. Warden, and the St. Peters Vestry 20 Continued on next page.

LAY Blaine Bennett, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications: Blaine is a strong and dedicated leader with a vision for the future of the Church. He is an experienced administrator and is wise and prayerful. Local Church Activities: Vestry multiple times, Senior Warden (2 times), Church School (youth and adult), organist, lay reader Diocesan Activities: Council delegate (multiple times), diocesan executive committees Length of time in Diocese: 20 years Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Marsh Carolyn Davis, member of St. Lukes, Cypress Mill Qualifications: Carolyn has the knowledge and experience of working with different personalities within two large companies, as well as of conflict resolution training and management skills, including departmental budgets and working with consultants on benefit plans. Local Church Activities: Epiphany Episcopal - previously, 2006-2010, Vestry member, Sr. Warden, choir, Finance Committee-auditor; budget prep, president of Daughters of the King, childrens Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher Diocesan Activities: Attended Sr. Warden/Vestry training; worked with bishop/rector as council delegate Length of time in Diocese: 2 years Nominated by: The Rev. Tommy Bye Alice Ann Fischer, member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Local Church Activities: Vestry, Education for Ministry, Alpha, Altar Guild, delegate/alternate to Council, co-chair for Search Committee, missionary Russia/Belarus, Discernment Committee, past member of St. James School Board, Lay Eucharistic Minister

Diocesan Activities: Cursillo #65, Cursillo teams, Standing Committee, Finance Committee, Bishops Charge Committee, World Mission Committee, General Convention 2003 alternate, General Convention 2006, World Mission Department Length of time in Diocese: 60 years Nominated by: Church of the Good Shepherds Vestry Roger Graham, member of St. Andrews, San Antonio Qualifications: Roger possesses leadership skills, as he serves as a member of Leadership San Antonio, Class 38, and on several non-profit boards. Roger is a lawyer, portfolio manager, financial planner, and

a real estate investor. Local Church Activities: Senior Warden, Vestry; outreach coordinator; stewardship chair; Council delegate; Habitat for Humanity; St. Pauls, San Antonio, School Board member and treasurer Diocesan Activities: Nominating Committee, Reconciliation Commission, Focus Group for General Convention, Committee on Bishops Address, Habitat for Humanity Length of time in Diocese: 10 years Nominated by: Nominating Committee Carrie Guerra, member of St. Johns, McAllen Qualifications: Carrie served as deputy to the last General Convention (2012) and has a desire to utilize that experience to help strengthen the National Church and its mission in the world. Local Church Activities: Lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, chapel leader, prayer partner, and child and youth ministries. Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, Happening Board, Executive Committee, Bishop Elliott Society and General Convention deputy Length of time in Diocese: 18 years Nominated by: The Rev. Jim Nelson Continued on next page. 21

Beverly Heyen, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications: Beverly is compassionate and wise and dedicated to leadership with a strong love of the Church. Local Church Activities: Vestry 2009-2011, Senior Warden 2011, Altar Guild 2010-2013, School Board 2013-2015, youth program coordinator 2009-2012, Philips Clothes Closet coordinator 2013, Daughters of the King vice-president and president Diocesan Activities: Council delegate 2009 and 2011, Cursillo teams 2011 and 2013 Length of time in Diocese: 7 years Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Marsh Kelley Kimble, member of St. Philips, Uvalde Qualifications: Kelley has served as a deputy to General Convention twice before and has learned that it is only by continual service that you are appointed to committees that influence our corporate life. She wants to be a part of the solutions. Local Church Activities: Current - Vestry treasurer, lay reader, chalice bearer. Past - Sr. Warden, School Board, Altar Guild, Stewardship Chair Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, Standing Committee, TMI Trustee, Associate Chancellor. Past - Executive Board, Trustee of Church Corp, General Convention deputy and alternate Length of time in Diocese: 20+ years Nominated by: The Rev. Mike Marsh Melanie McCollum Klotzman, member of St. Francis, Victoria Qualifications: Melanie is alife long member of the diocese and Episcopal Church. She has the experience to make a good candidate for this position. She is an active listener and appreciate all sides of a situation and would be honored to represent the diocese. Local Church Activities: Sunday school teacher (children and adult), Vestry, Lay Eucharistic Minister, lector, Audit Committee, Spiritual Formation Committee, Sr. Warden, Clergy Search Committee, Education

for Ministry mentor, various others Diocesan Activities: Former Happening Board and Nominating Committee Length of time in Diocese: lifetime Nominated by: Vestry of St. Francis Todd Mackenzie, member of St. Stephens, Wimberley Qualifications: Todd is a lifelong Episcopalian, dedicated to the mission of the Church. He is a recognized leader in advocating for elder care. Local Church Activities: Former Vestry member, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister team leader, stewardship commission Diocesan Activities: Council delegate Length of time in Diocese: 16 years Nominated by: St. Stephens Vestry; Richard Jordan, Sr. Warden Sharon Neukam, member of St. Stephens, Wimberley Qualifications: Sharon has participated in diocesan and national Episcopal activities for many years. She is practiced at active listening and careful decision making under guidance of the Holy Spirit. Local Church Activities: Lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, music ministry, Cursillo - 12 teams and Ultreyas, Days of Deeper Understanding. Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, past president of Cursillo Secretariat, former president of National Episcopal Cursillo Committee, Happening Board Length of time in Diocese: 18 years Nominated by: St. Stephens Vestry Continued on next page.

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Rob Schneider, member of Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs Qualifications: Robs long tenure and involvement in the Episcopal Church makes him a natural fit for General Convention deputy. His commitment at both the local and diocesan level has been a constant source of leadership for the church. Rob has a good working knowledge of the structures that govern the church, as well as the current issues that surround General Convention. Local Church Activities: Vestry/Bishops Committee, Senior Warden, Christian education, lay reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Education for Ministry Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, Constitution and Canon Committee, Trustee of the Church Corporation, Committee on Bishops Address, Cursillo and Happening team member, congregational development and lay ministry Length of time in Diocese: 55 years Nominated by: The Rev. Chris Caddell Nancy Schweers, member of St. Davids, San Antonio Qualifications: Nancy is a committed and long-time church member, who is an active listener and serves as a teacher. Local Church Activities: Godly Play storyteller, Daughters of the King, Lay Eucharistic Minister to nursing home, lay reader, Cursillo, prayer/Bible study leader Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, Reconciliation Commission, formerly Womens Cabinet, womens history project, Faith in Action Committee, Hope for the Hungry Length of time in Diocese: 40+ years Nominated by: The Rev. Lisa Mason Betsy Stephenson, member of St. Lukes, Cypress Mill Qualifications: Betsy is a faithful person and lover of the Lord with a background of service in the Church. She is well grounded and a good representative of the diocese.

Local Church Activities: Vestry member, worship leader, Cursillo co-chair, columbarium committee Diocesan Activities: Past Council delegate, Cursillo in the Diocese of Dallas Length of time in Diocese: 23 years Nominated by: Dr. Elizabeth Manning John S. Warren, member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi Qualifications: The experience as a previous alternate and deputy to General Convention and as a practicing attorney will bring a knowledge and continuity to the deputation of the diocese, which is very helpful in dealing with the complex legislative and parliamentary processes involved. John also has extensive knowledge of the issues with which The Episcopal Church has been dealing with since 2003. Local Church Activities: Vestry member, Senior Warden, parish chancellor, board member and chancellor-St. James Episcopal School, parish Cursillo rep., member and chairman of parish mission society, board member and chairman Board of Trustees-Cliff Maus Village Trust, parish endowment board member, parish 150th community outreach co-chair Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, Standing Committee, Executive Board, trustee of Church Corporation, General Convention alternate/delegate (2006, 2009, delegate, 2012), Diocesan Focus Group 2012, Cursillo Secretariat, team member and rector, Council balloting and vendor committees co-chair, Nominating Committee and Committee on the Bishops Address Length of time in Diocese: 36 years Nominated by: Church of the Good Shepherds Vestry Continued on next page.

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Pat Whitehouse, member of St. George, San Antonio Qualifications: Pat has served the diocese and her parish church in many ways. Her experience and understanding of the mission of the Church is valuable. Local Church Activities: Lay Eucharistic Minister, prayer ministry coordinator, served on Altar Guild, youth and family ministry, VBS coordinator and teacher Diocesan Activities: Council delegate, Executive Board (3 terms), evangelism department, Christian Education Department, Episcopal School Commission, served on Diocesan Altar Guild Length of time in Diocese: 65 years Nominated by: The Rev. Ram Lopez

Dan Williams-Capone, member of St. Francis, Victoria Qualifications: Dan has demonstrated experience in bringing people to consensus. He has a strong commitment to his faith and to the mission of the Church. He seeks to give voice to smaller, non-metropolitan parish perspective. Local Church Activities: Vestry member (20092013), Senior Warden (2010-2013), finance committee (2010-present), lay reader (2007-present), Lay Eucharist Minister (2007-present), Council delegate (2010, 2011, 2012), Pine Street Initiative steering committee (inception-present), Education for Ministry (20082012) Length of time in Diocese: 7 years Nominated by: Rawley McCoy, Sr. Warden

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