St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

CLERGY AND STAFF

		The Rev. John Rohrs, Rector jrohrs.staec@verizon.net John came to St. Andrew’s in 2009, after serving for four years as an Associate Rector at Christ Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he was ordained. Originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma, John has a B.A. from Duke University and a M. Div. from Yale Divinity School. He and his wife, Andie, live in West Ghent and have three children: a daughter, Anna, and twin boys, Tom and Will. You can contact John by email or at 622-5530.

		The Rev. Sam Williams, Deacon samfarrarwilliams@cox.net Sam joined St. Andrew’s in 2011, though she was sponsored for ordination in this parish ten years ago. In the interim, she served as a deacon at St. Stephen’s, Newport News and also completed five units of Clinical Pastoral Education, working as a chaplain in several area hospitals. A native Virginian, Sam is married to Ron, and together they have five sons, two daughters, and a heavenly host of grandchildren. You can contact Sam by email or at 622-5530.

		Dennis Sipes, Parish Administrator dsipes.staec@verizon.net Dennis has served since 1998 as the Parish Administrator, a role in which he oversees routine parish finances, communications, and other administrative needs. His is the friendly and faithful face in the office window and voice on the line. Dennis worked previously as a Religious Program Specialist, assisting chaplains in the United States Navy from 1975-1996. He has two adult children, Nicole and JonMichel. You can contact Dennis by email or at 622-5530.

		JonMichel Sipes, Sexton jmsipes@cox.net JonMichel began working at St. Andrew’s in 2004, under the auspices of Coverall Cleaning Service. In 2008, he was hired as the full-time Sexton, with responsibility for cleaning and maintaining our parish buildings. Born in Clifton Park, New York, JonMichel grew up nearby in Virginia Beach. You can contact JonMichel by email or at 622-5530.

		Josh Stephens, Director of Youth Ministry joshpstephens@yahoo.com Josh came to St. Andrew’s in 2009 and became our part-time Director of Youth Ministry in 2010. A native of Florida and a graduate of Milligan College in Tennessee, Josh spent a year playing semi-professional soccer before moving to Norfolk with his wife, Rosanna, who is pursuing a medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School. You can contact Josh by email or at 622-5530.

		Dr. Jim Kosnik, Organist and Choir Director jkosnik@odu.edu In 2010, Jim celebrated his silver anniversary as the Organist and Choir Director at St. Andrew’s. He came to Norfolk in 1982 to join the music faculty at Old Dominion, a post he continues to hold. Jim is a renowned organist and has played in such venues as St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. A native of Buffalo, Jim holds a doctorate from the Eastman School of Music. You can contact Jim by email or at 622-5530.

		Richard Rigg, Director of Youth and Handbell Choirs rrigg1@cox.net Richard joined St. Andrew’s in 1985 and a few years later began overseeing the Youth and Handbell Choirs. More recently, he led the formation of the Gospel Lights, a string band comprised of parishioners. Richard serves as the Band and Orchestra Director at Virginia Beach Middle School and can play a great variety of instruments. He is married to Christann and has two children, Michael and Mary Catherine. You can contact Richard by email or at 622-5530.

		Elizabeth Harris, Nursery Coordinator ea.harris@cox.net A member of St. Andrew’s since 1993, Elizabeth joined the staff in 2010 as the Nursery Assistant and in 2012 became the Nursery Coordinator. She and a rotation of volunteers care well for the young children of this parish and strive to make the nursery a warm and welcoming place for them and their parents. Elizabeth has two children, Nicholas and Brenton Luke. You can contact Elizabeth by email or at 622-5530.

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