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THE IONA SCHOOLFORMINISTRYThe Episcopal Diocese of Texas1225 Texas AvenueHouston, TX 77006713-520-6444800-318-4452Camp Allen18800 FM 362Navasota, TX 77868866-334-2267Episcopal Diocese of Texas

Iona School Graduates at Work21345St. John’s cross near the Iona Abbey on the Isle of Iona, Scotland.1. The Rev. Tracie Middleton, Vidor Fire Station Chaplain and The Ven. RussOechsel prepare the table for Bishop High for Eucharist and Baptism at the station. 2. The Rev. Bill Wigmore offering Eucharist for the Fellowship of the Prodigal, Austin. 3. The Rev. Judith Jones officiating at nuptials at St. Paul‟s, Pflugerville. 4. The Rev. Link Hullar with friend from Blessing of the Animals at St.Barnabus, Houston. 5. The Rev. Gill Keyworth (in pink shirt) with Galvestonclean-up crew.

STUDENTSOVERVIEWSince its opening in the fall of 2004, the Iona School for Ministryhas graduated 24 Bi-Vocational Priests and 19 Diaconal students,all ordained and in active ministry.The Iona School for Ministry provides the training required by theDiocese of Texas for persons to become Bi-Vocational Priestsand Deacons. It has a rigorous curriculum of academic, practicaland liturgical instruction. In addition, the Iona School is open toLay Professionals who are interested in augmenting their theological studies. The school has welcomed students from the Dioceseof West Texas and the Diocese of Oklahoma.HISTORYIn the last several years, the Church has been faced with thegrowing need for clergy leadership in small congregations withunique challenges and circumstances. Studies indicate thatmost congregations with 30 to 75 average Sunday worship attendance are struggling to afford the services of a full time priest.Many of these small congregations have depended on supplyclergy for worship, but have been left with no clerical oversight ofthe congregation.Happy Faces at Deacon Graduation, June 2009.L-R, Jodi Tomberlin, Barbara Van Black, Phyllis Hartman,Pat Ritchie, and Tracie Middleton.ADMINISTRATION & STAFFThe Rt. Rev. Don Wimberly, 8th Bishop of Texas, set a course ofaction during his episcopate to address these challenges. It washis vision to establish an internal diocesan school to train persons for the bi-vocational priesthood and diaconate who wouldserve small congregations for no monetary reward.continued on next pageThe Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison, Executive for MinistryMs. Mary MacGregor, Executive DirectorThe Rev. Sam Todd, Academic DeanMs. Julie Heath, Administrator & RegistrarThe Rev. Linda Shelton, Coordinator Diaconal CurriculumThe Rev. Pat Richie, Diaconal Fieldwork SupervisorThe Rev. Mary Green, School ChaplainCONTACTTo learn more about the Iona School and the various tracks,contact Mary MacGregor, [email protected], 713-353-2126.“The most remarkable thing about the Iona School for Ministry isits student body which has included doctors, lawyers, engineers,policemen, firemen, teachers, therapists, homemakers and ajudge.” The Rev. Sam Todd, Academic Dean

HISTORY (continued)FACULTY (continued)The establishment of the Iona School for Ministry, in concert withthe Committee for the Bi-Vocational Priesthood and the Committee for the Diaconate of the Commission on Ministry, has successfully addressed this challenge.NameThe Rev. Link Hullar*The Rev. Dr. Nathan JenningsJ. Milton Richardson Asst. Professor ofLiturgics & Anglican Studies, Seminary of theSouthwestA three-year program of preparation for the bi-vocational priesthood and diaconate was developed providing comprehensivetraining for persons who have qualified for enrollment. This program is academically rigorous and includes two years of significantfield work. It is designed to meet the academic, liturgical and practical aspects of formation necessary for ordained ministry.The Rev. Gill Keyworth*Deacon, Emmanuel Church, HoustonUpon ordination, Bi-Vocational priests will become vicars of smallchurches which cannot afford full time priests. The deacons become unpaid servants of Christ, working especially with outreachministries.TRACKSBi-Vocational Priests & DeaconsThe School works closely with the Bishop and the diocesan Commission on Ministry (COM) in the formation and evaluation of persons chosen as students. The COM has empowered two subcommittees, the Bi-Vocational Priesthood Committee and theCommittee for the Diaconate, to oversee the development of theirrespective candidates. The Chairs of these committees servewith the diocesan Executive for Ministry, the Executive Directorand the Academic Dean of the Iona School for Ministry to periodically assess the Iona School’s curriculum and formation program.Diagram A on the following page outlines the process toward theBi-Vocational Priesthood. Deacon candidates follow a similarprocess.Lay ProfessionalsThe Iona School is open to Youth Ministers and Directors ofChristian Formation. Those selected will take the same CoreTheological Curriculum as the Bi-Vocational Priest and Diaconalstudents. These classes are held on Saturdays so lay professionals will not stay all weekend.BackgroundRector, St. Barnabas Church, HoustonProfessor of New Testament, Seminary of theSouthwestAssisting Priest, Good Shepherd, AustinFounding Director, Center for Faith in theThe Rev. Dr. John LewisWorkplaceExecutive Director, Iona School for MinistryMs. Mary MacGregorDirector of Leadership Development, EDOTAdjunct Professor in Religious Studies, UniverMs. Sylvia Maddoxsity of the Incarnate WordChair, Committee for the Diaconate, EDOTThe Rev. Victoria Mason*Deacon, St. David's Church, AustinRetired, Former Dean, Seminary of the SouthThe Rev. Dr. Durstan McDonaldwestDeacon, St. John's Church, SilsbeeThe Rev. Tracie Middleton*Chaplain, Vidor Fire StationThe Rev. Dr. Cynthia KittredgeMr. Clark MooreExecutive Director, Ubi CaritasThe Rev. Canon Ann NormandCanon to the Ordinary, EDOTThe Ven. Russ Oechsel*Archdeacon, EDOTMs. Linda PattersonChair, EDOT Music CommissionThe Rev. Jane PattersonCo-Director, Center for Faith in the WorkplaceThe Rev. Murray PowellVicar, Lord of the Streets, HoustonThe Rev. John PriceThe Rev. Pat Ritchie*Retired, Assisting Priest, Palmer MemorialChurch, HoustonDeacon, St. Stephen’s Church, BeaumontChaplain, Ubi Caritas, BeaumontThe Rev. Gerry SevickRector, Trinity Church, The WoodlandsThe Rev. Linda Shelton*Deacon, Palmer Memorial Church, HoustonThe Rev. Cecilia SmithSafe Church Ministry, EDOTThe Rev. Dr. Henry StrobelProfessor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology,University of Texas Health Science CenterThe Rev. Sam ToddAcademic Dean, Iona School for MinistryDr. Kristine WallaceFormer Professor of Classics, Rice University

FACULTYCAMPUSThe Iona School is fortunate to have highly qualified ordained andlay persons serving on our faculty. Some are active or retired faculty from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest.Others are leaders in the community and professionals in theirrespective fields. Below is the 2010-2011 faculty roster.The Iona School meets at Camp Allen near Navasota, Texas inthe heart of the Texas Hill Country surrounded by piney woods.Camp Allen provides classrooms, a chapel, hotel accommodations and meals for students & faculty when in session.NameBackgroundThe Rev. Israel AhimbisibweBoniuk Center Lecturer, Rice UniversityThe Rev. Patsy Barham*President, Community of Hope InternationalPriest-in-Charge, St. Matthew's Church,HendersonThe Rev. Dr. Greg Buffone*Coordinator for Diaconal Formation Curriculum,Iona School for MinistryDeacon, St. John the Divine Church, HoustonThe Rev. Canon Jaime CaseCanon for Multi-Cultural Ministries, EDOTEx. Director of Province VII Center for HispanicMinistryProfessor, Seminary of the SouthwestThe Rev. Charlie CookRetired Professor of Pastoral Theology,Seminary of the SouthwestThe Rev. Mark CrawfordChaplain, St. Luke's Hospital, SugarlandThe Rev. Wanda Cuniff*Deacon, Christ Church, NacogdochesThe Rev. Betty Divine*Diaconate Fieldwork Supervisor, Iona School forMinistryDeacon, St. Mark's Church, HoustonThe Rt. Rev. Andy DoyleBishop of TexasThe Rev. Daniel DunlapRector, Good Shepherd Church, TomballThe Rev. Doug EarleRector, St. Paul’s Church, San AntonioThe Rev. Jeff FisherRector, St. Alban’s Church, WacoMP7:30amThe Rev. Bob FlickRector, St. Michael's Church, LaMarqueBreakfast8:00-9:00amThe Rev. Dr. Larry GipsonFormer Rector, St. Martin's Church, HoustonInstruction9:00am-NoonNPNoonThe Rev. Mary GreenChaplain, St. Luke's Hospital, HoustonChaplain, Iona School for yExam3:00-4:00pm4:00-5:00pmThe Rev. Hoss GwinVicar, Christ Church, Matagorda*Graduates of the Iona School for Ministrycontinued on next pageSCHEDULEThe Iona School meets at Camp Allen one weekend a month forten months of the year from September through June. The weekend begins Friday evening and runs through Sunday lunch. Adetailed schedule is below. Graduation is held in Camp Allen’sAll Saints Chapel in June prior to student ordinations.Saturday EveningFriday NightCheck-inEPafter 0-9:00pmCompline9:00pmSaturday Instruction10:30am -12:30pmLunchCheck-out12:30pm1:00pm