EmailMe Form - STANDING COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM

STANDING COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM

This form is due no later than January 23, 2024

Present Membership

Class of 2024
*The Rev. Rian Adams | Panama City
Anne Gill | Trinity, Mobile
*Carole Lea Johnson | Nativity, Dothan
The Rev. Will Lowry | Holy Spirit, Gulf Shores
Van Fuller | St. Simon's on the Sound, Ft. Walton Beach

Class of 2025
*Michelle Crawford | St. Jude's, Niceville
*The Rev. Bob Donnell | All Saints, Mobile
The Rev. De Freeman | St. James, Fairhope
Robbie Runderson | Good Shepherd, Mobile
Mark Waddell | St. Augustine's, Navarre

Class of 2026
*John Griffing | St. Francis, Gulf Breeze
Lolly Holk | St. Paul's Chapel, Magnolia Springs
Brad Moore | St. James, Eufaula
The Rev. Sara Phillips | St. Mary's by the Sea, Coden
*The Rev. Randy Sellers | Nativity, Dothan

*nominated by the bishop

Standing Committee
The Standing Committee is the body of lay and clergy members of the Diocese authorized by the Canons of the Episcopal Church as the Bishop’s Council of Advice; members are elected by the annual Diocesan Convention or appointed by the Bishop. The Standing Committee’s major responsibility is to serve as the Bishop’s Council of Advice; they also have responsibilities involving such varied matters as the disposition of property, the election and consecration of bishops, ecclesiastical discipline as defined in Title IV, and the approval of candidates for ordained ministry. Each year new clergy & lay members are elected / appointed to replace retiring members or vacant terms.
Standing Committee members should have:
• Leadership experience within their congregations
• A working understanding of the polity of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese
• Good listening skills. Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner. Ability to deal with difficult and confidential matters. Prayerful presence.
Expectations of members:
• Attend Standing Committee Meetings (5-6 per year scheduled on weekdays); come prepared and engage.
• Provide liaison support to your assigned committee / commission
• Participate in the life of the Diocese; attend Diocesan Convention and regional events
• Support the Bishop as needed in an advisory capacity
Time expectations
• About 3 hours for bi-monthly committee meetings; up to 2-3 hours a month for liaison responsibilities with other committees.
Nominator name *
First Last
Person must be an elected, certified delegate to convention in order to nominate another for Standing Committee
Nominator email address *
Nominator congregation name and city *
(i.e. St. Mary's, Andalusia)
Nominee name *
Prefix First Last Suffix
Nominee email address *
Nominee congregation name and city *
Nominee mailing address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region
Photo of Nominee
Please upload a clear headshot image of the nominee. This photo will be printed in the Convention booklet along with the nominee bio.
Nominee occupation *
Describe experiences and positions you have, or currently hold, in the church and the world that will have helped you prepare for serving in this position. *
Please complete using paragraph form.
What, in your opinion, are the greatest opportunities and challenges facing the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast at this time? *
Please complete using paragraph form.
What sustains you in your spiritual life? *
Please complete using paragraph form.

Standing Committee

Standing Committee members should have:

Expectations of members:

Time expectations