Networks
As part of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, the Gulf Atlantic Diocese is creating and facilitating peer-to-peer networks based on ministry roles and strategic topics. These networks will help us to create a unified culture of shared wisdom intended to strengthen our diocesan and parish ministry together. The networks are launching in two phases: the first by ministry role, the second by topic. These networks will be empowered to influence the Synod and shape diocesan life.
Positional Networks
Church Admin
Facilitator: Catherine Datres
Open to church staff or volunteers directly involved in the administration of the parish.
Meeting every other month.
Church Comms
Facilitator: Canon Sam Horowitz
Open to all those, staff or volunteer, with a role in church communications (e.g. Sunday bulletins, church website, social media, newsletter).
Meeting every 6-8 weeks.
Church Finance
Facilitators: Catherine Datres & Dennis Kelemen
Open to the Treasurers and Financial Administrators of Gulf Atlantic Diocese churches.
Meeting quarterly.
Senior Wardens
Facilitator: Catherine Datres and Bishop Alex Farmer
For all senior wardens.
Meeting quarterly.
Youth Leaders
Facilitator: Canon Christopher Jones
Open to those leading youth ministry in a congregation.
Meeting monthly.
Family/Next Gen Ministry
Facilitator: Canon Christopher Jones
For those responsible for family ministry in congregations.
Meeting quarterly.
Topical Networks
Prayer Ministers
Facilitator: Fr. Craig Brown
Evangelists
Facilitator: Canon Bill Krizner
Launching now — contact Canon Bill for details.
Anglican Campus Fellowship
Facilitator: Canon Christopher Jones
Open to those interested in building ministry to college campuses from our parishes.
Just launched.
Spiritual Direction
Facilitator: Fr. Craig Brown
Open to people who are interested in the ministry of spiritual direction in the Diocese. This is especially for people who practice spiritual direction already, and anyone who might feel a call toward the ministry of spiritual direction.
Church Music
Facilitators: Archdeacon Jessica Jones
Open to anyone leading musical worship in the churches of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese.
Just launched.
Theologians
Facilitator: Canon Michael Petty
Open to trained theologians in the Diocese, at the invitation of the Bishop.
Coming soon.
Access
Facilitators: Beth Kirby
Open to anyone interested in resourcing our churches to recognize and partner with people with disabilities
Intercultural Ministry
Facilitator: Canon Herb Bailey
Coming soon.
Catechists
Coming soon.
Women's Ministry
Coming soon.