Melissa Skelton, currently the Rector of St. Paul's, Seattle, has served as a Congregational Development Consultant in the Diocese of Maine and as a Trainer for The Church Development Institute for over ten years. Prior to moving to Seattle, Melissa was Rector of Trinity Church, Castine, Maine, the principle in an independent consulting practice. … [Read more...]

Lori handles registration and all administrative functions of the College for Congregational Development, and serves as liaison for the College with Dumas Bay Retreat Centre. She has an extensive background in church administration and management and in consumer advocacy. She spent many years training adults in technical and communication skills in … [Read more...]

Lucy holds a BA in Education and an MA in Christian Education. In the Diocese of Olympia, Lucy has had extensive experience conducting human relations training, working to train trainers, managing sexual misconduct cases, administering the Diocesan School of Theology as well as acting as secretary to the Diocesan vocations process. Outside the … [Read more...]

Tasha works for the Vancouver, B.C. based Diocese of New Westminster supporting the Ministry Assessment Process, an initiative of the diocese that helps parishes make informed, Spirit-led decisions about mission, ministry and resources. Previous work includes stints as a welfare advocate and a volunteer coordinator. She holds a BA from McGill … [Read more...]

Tom holds a BS and is a graduate of The Leadership Institute Of Seattle. Tom as been a Certificated spiritual director since 1986 and has served as staff coach, spiritual director and adjunct for Pastoral Leadership Program at Seattle University for the past six years. He also is an Adjunct Professor at Mars Hill graduate School, teaching courses … [Read more...]

Jeremy is very nearly Canadian, having lived in Vancouver BC for six years and serving a parish in North Vancouver. In addition he chairs the Ministry and Congregational Development Committee of the Diocese of New Westminster. Ordained in 1990, Jeremy has served in a number of very different ministry settings. He is a proud graduate of this … [Read more...]

Susan serves as a bi-vocational priest, congregational developer, hospice chaplain and trainer for various diocesan ministries. She holds a design degree from the University of Idaho and is a graduate of the Vermont Diocesan Study Program and the College of Congregational Development. Prior to ordination, Susan spent 16 years working in youth … [Read more...]

Stephen is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in north Seattle, specializing in relationship counseling for individuals and couples. He holds an MA in Systems Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University. Stephen also serves the diocese as a consultant in the Congregational Consulting Network and holds a certificate from the Church … [Read more...]

Ed, a University of Washington graduate, has worked in the insurance industry for many years, managing a retail and wholesale insurance agency and training auditors and loss control employees both in the West and throughout the United States. Beginning in 2003, Ed joined the Diocese of Olympia'sTraining and Consulting Services Group and has since … [Read more...]

Alissa holds a BA in Christian Theology from Seattle Pacific University and is currently working on a Masters of Divinity at Seattle University. In the Diocese of Olympia, she works as a consultant in the Congregational Consulting Network, and is also a Postulant for Holy Orders. Alissa served as Junior Warden of St. Paul's Seattle before becoming … [Read more...]