Vestry @ St. John's Episcopal Church

Loving the Lord. Serving His people.

St. John's Leadership

Meet the Vestry

The vestry is in essence the equivalent of the board of directors or board of trustees for the parish. The rector and clergy are responsible for pastoral care and worship, while the vestry acts on behalf of the congregation to manage the operational side of the parish. The rector acts as chair of the vestry. Members of the vestry are elected by the congregation at the annual meeting of the parish, typically in November of each year. The senior warden is appointed by the rector. The junior warden is elected from among the vestry by its members and serves as the representative of the congregation on the vestry - the "people's warden." Each member of the vestry is assigned the responsibility of acting as a liaison with a commission for a specific part of parish life.

St. John's Vestry

Reid Joyner: Senior Warden, Class of 2011

Nancy and I joined St. John’s in 1976, and we’ve both been involved in many church and community ministries through the years. I am serving my third vestry term, after having been Church Treasurer last year. In addition to being a vestry member, I play piano for the Children’s Chapel service and am Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development.

To contact by email: reidjoyner@hotmail.com
Jim Riddle: Junior Warden, Buildings and Grounds, Class of 2012

You most likely know Jim, Jennifer, Caroline (19) and Charlie (16) Riddle from Choir. They have been involved in the Choir since they joined St. Johns in 2000. The Riddles were in the Choir at their previous Church, St. Paul’s Kingsport, TN. Jim has also been a part of the Buildings and Grounds Volunteers program and helping out in Youth Ministries. Jim has worked with Room in the Inn, Family Promise and you may have seen him around at Wednesday Night Dinners. He is still looking for a job, so don't be afraid to ask for his resume'. The one thing he wants you to know? He loves the people at St. Johns.

To contact by email: riddlejj@bellsouth.net

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Kurt Kottkamp: Clerk, Class of 2011

Karen and I have been at St John’s for about 10 years. I remember visiting St John’s on the Sunday when the high school seniors speak, and seeing what an impact St John’s and the youth program had on them, and we recognized that’s what we wanted for our kids. Our family, we have 2 children: Megan 13 and Mitch 11, has enjoyed a wide variety of opportunities at St John’s: Alpha, bible studies, Something’s Brewing, Senior High Sunday school, Living Last Supper, Room in the Inn, EYC, ECW, Greeters, Scouts and now serving on the vestry. I really enjoy getting to meet parishioners I might not get to know, except through a common outreach or service opportunity.

To contact by email: Kkottkamp@enterprisesec.com

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Kate Hindin: Class of 2010

I love the Lord! Church for me is a major part of expressing and passing on that love through worship, service and fellowship. I have been an active member of St. John's for 10 years. My husband David and I have been married for 23 years and we have four children ranging in age from 20 to 6! We joined after moving here from Maryland, instantly felt at home and have not looked back! I am involved in EYC, the Intercessory Prayer Group, LIFT and the Monday Morning Bible Study, the Altar Guild and Confirmation Class. If I had to capture what it is that draws me to St. John's, it is family, God's family. My family is global, with 4 siblings on 4 continents, my church family and our community reminds me of our higher purpose, to serve and celebrate Christ. I have countless opportunities to do that here at St. John's.

To contact by email: katehindin@gmail.com
Brian Philips: Class of 2010

A member of St. John’s for 8 years, my activities include Men’s Bible Study, Overnight Host for Room in the Inn, Den Leader with Cub Scout Pack 116. Over the past year and a half as Finance Committee chairman, I have learned the importance of marrying my financial management experience with spiritual discernment. Receiving the word of God through St. John’s has allowed my
family and me to grow spiritually as we never did before. The Vestry allows me to draw upon the talents God has provided me to help guide the operations of St. John’s so that others, including future generations, can share in spreading of God’s word through St. John’s.

To contact by email: vols1891@yahoo.com
Tom Shober: Class of 2010

A lifelong member of St Johns, I recommitted to the church in 2000 with my wife Amy and young family after moving close to the church. Blessedly active over the years in numerous activities including men's Friday morning bible study, Wednesday night suppers, Alpha, Something's Brewing class -- remember the Karl Long/Ed Locke days??? I am currently involved in Stephen Leadership and Outreach Committee Liaison.

To contact by email: tom.shober@cigna.com

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Mike Simpson: Class of 2010

My first Sunday at St. John's was Marty McCarthy's first Sunday as well - in August, 1995. Thus, Amanda and I have been attending St. John's for a little more than 14 years. During that time, I have served in the following ministries: Choir; Stewardship Committee; Adult Education Committee; Buildings and Grounds Committee; EYC Advisor; Costa Rica Mission Trip; Teacher: Confirmation Class (12 years); Teacher: Lenten Series - Cast of the Crucifixion; Living Last Supper; Vestry (2 terms); Junior Warden; Diocesan Convention Delegate; Rector Search Committee - Fr. Paul Winton. I am a cradle Episcopalian. St. John's is special to me as a wonderful church in which to raise my family and as an Episcopal church that has an excellent balance of most of the elements of a Christian life - worship, fellowship, and mission. It is my belief that we could improve in the areas of evangelism and spiritual development.

To contact by email: jmsimp60@gmail.com
Kim Hoben: Class of 2011

I have considered St. John’s my church family for 37 years. Even when living in Chapel Hill, NC I continued to return home to visit my parents (also current St. John’s members) and attend St. John’s regularly. Over the past eleven years, St. John’s has been a spiritual hub for my husband, Michael and my three boys, Seth, Collin and Bryce. At St. Johns, I have been confirmed, married, baptized three of my children, planned and attended my grandmother’s funeral, and attended two of my children’s first communions. Recently, I have been a member of the Rector Search Committee for Father Paul, a Senior High Sunday School Teacher, along with my husband, VBS Leader, a member of Guild of the Christ Child, as well as involved at St. John’s Preschool. Being on the rector search committee was a spiritual and emotional journey. I truly believe God had led us to call the right rector to lead St. John’s going forward. I’m excited to help in Father Paul’s transition to St. Johns and to help him become familiar with our church and its parishioners. My family and I are committed to St. John’s and look forward helping it grow during even the most challenging times.

To contact by email: kimhoben@yahoo.com
Sandy Fussell: Class of 2012

I am a volunteer receptionist, a hands-on member of the Columbarium garden committee, former ECW president, former vestry member & Jr. Warden, volunteer with Room in the Inn. With seed money from St. John's Kingdom Assignment project, Jim & I raised money to drill a well in Haiti. We participated in two gulf coast mission trips for Katrina clean-up. The St. John's faith community is part of my family and my spiritual home.

To contact by email: sandyf@carolina.rr.com
Patrick Leake Class of 2012

Serving on Vestry is an excellent opportunity to get more involved in furthering the life and mission of our Parish. St. John’s is a wonderful church that has touched many lives, including my family; my wife Rhett and our two children Annmarie and Reid. Serving on the Vestry would be a great way to give back to St. John’s. Ministries I have been involved in both past and present include: Stewardship Committee, Adult Bible Study Leader, Youth Bible Study Leader, Jr. High Youth Leader, Diocesan Stewardship Committee.

To contact by email: the_leakes@hotmail.com
Win Robinson: Class of 2012

I have been a member of St. John's since 1983. Ministries include ushering (usher supervisor), acting and directing drama productions with the Arts Ministry, coordinating the angel tree (21st year), Costa Rica mission (2 time participant, translator), and greeter. Toni is a former vestry member and has been a choir member since we joined the church. Ted helps with greeting and ushering.

To contact by email: winrobinsonscuba@gmail.com