The 25 members of the Diocesan Council are charged with conducting the work of the diocesan Annual Convention throughout the year. The convention meets annually. Council undertakes the business of the diocese. Members of the Council include members of the clergy and laypersons elected by the Annual Convention along with additional members appointed by the bishop, the Deans, and the Presidents of the Standing Committee and Episcopal Church Women. Diocesan Council meets six times annually at various churches throughout West Missouri. Its meeting schedule is posted on the diocesan calendar and the Events Listing on the Events home page. All meetings are open to visitors.
Council minutes
Diocesan Council minutes from March 2012 to date can be reviewed on the Diocesan Council Minutes & Diocesan Audits page.
Diocesan Council – Officers
Click on any of the following entries to read the full profile of the council member (where available).
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The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce
Bishop Provisional of West Missouri President of the Diocesan Council
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The Rev. Galen Snodgrass
Vice President, Diocesan Council. Elected to Diocesan Council in 2022, 3rd two-year term. Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery).
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Mr. Mark Galus
Diocesan Chancellor.
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Mrs. Donna Stanford
Diocesan Secretary (2014 – ). General Convention Deputy to GC81. Elected in 2022. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery).
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Mr. Thomas (Tom) Kokjer
Diocesan Treasurer.
Diocesan Council – Exofficio
Deans
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The Very Rev. Timothy Coppinger
Dean, Central Deanery. Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lee’s Summit
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The Very Rev. Chandler Jackson, III
Dean, Southern Deanery. Rector, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Ozark
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The Very Rev. Robin James
Dean, Northwest-Metro Deanery. General Convention First Alternate Deputy to GC81. Elected in 2022. Rector, Grace Episcopal Church, Liberty. (Northwest-Metro Deanery).
Episcopal Church Women
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Judith Turner
President. Episcopal Church Women
Standing Committee
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The Rev. John Spicer
President of the Standing Committee. Elected to Standing Committee in 2021. 3rd two-year term. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, City Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery).
Class of 2023
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The Rev. Joe Pierjok
Nominee, General Convention Deputy. Elected to Diocesan Council in 2021. 1st two-year Term. Priest in Charge, Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage (Southern Deanery).
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The Rev. Susan Roberts
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2021. 1st two-year Term. Director of Spiritual Wellness, Priest -in-Charge St. Luke’s Chapel, Saint Luke’s Health System. (Northwest-Metro Deanery).
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Ms. Regina Berens
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2021. 2nd two-year term. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Belton. (Central Deanery).
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Mr. Chris Morrison
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2021. 2nd two-year term. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery)
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Ms. Sally Scheid
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2021. 2nd two-year term. Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield (Southern Deanery).
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Mr. David Schlomer
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2021. 2nd two-year term.General Convention Third Alternate Deputy to GC81. Elected in 2022. Calvary Episcopal Church, Sedalia. (Central Deanery).
Class of 2024
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The Rev. Steven King
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2022, 1st two-year term. General Convention Deputy to GC81. Elected in 2022. Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery).
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Ms. Shirley Bolden
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2022. 1st two-year term. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery)
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Mr. Spencer J. T. Orr
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2022. 2nd two-year term. General Convention Deputy to GC81. Elected in 2022. Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage (Southern Deanery).
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Ms. Amanda Perschall
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2022. 2nd two-year term.General Convention Deputy to GC81. Elected in 2022. Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon (Southern Deanery).
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Ms. Beverly J Roggenkamp
Elected to Diocesan Council in 2022. 2nd two-year term. Christ Church, Lexington (Central Deanery)
Updates
- 11-18-2022. Class of 2024 added, class of 2022 removed.
- 11-22-2021. President of the Standing Committee changed. Diocesan Chancellor changed.
- 11-09-2021. Class of 2023 added, the class of 2021 removed. The maximum number of council members stated in the opening paragraph was incorrect. Amended from 26 to 25.