Diocesan Council

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Clinton (Central Deanery)

Appointed to Diocesan Council in 2025. 2nd two-year term.

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Kansas City (Central Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2025. 1st two-year term.

List your involvement at a Church level; what and when?

I was involved in the church for many years before my ordination. I was deeply involved in service in the liturgy and around the church for a long time. In Canada, we don’t have conventions, we have synods. When I was still a lay person, I was a lay delegate to synod a number of times, and since ordination I have carried out all of the duties appointed to me by the church to the best of my abilities, hoping to bring renewal to the church with God’s help.

List your involvement at Deanery and Diocesan levels; what and when?

I have not sought out Diocesan involvement. However, I take seriously my ordination vow to “take my share in the councils of the Church.” When asked to serve, I serve. I was asked to serve on Diocesan council in Eastern Oregon, which I did until my departure for West Missouri. I will serve in whatever capacity this diocese requires of me as well.

List your involvement at a Provincial/General Church level; what and when?

I have not been involved in the church at the national level. I simply seek to care and nourish my small portion of God’s garden.

Church of the Redeemer, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2024. 1st two-year term.

Involvement at a Church Level

I am a lifelong Episcopalian. My service to the church began at age 8 as an acolyte and lector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Brownwood, TX. As a young adult, I became a Licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister. and Sunday School Teacher serving both St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Waco, TX and St. Paul’s on the Plains Episcopal Church in Lubbock, TX. I served on the Vestry at St. Paul’s and was an active member of the Altar Guild until 2012.

After a move to Kansas City, I became a member of Church of the Redeemer in 2013. Since that time I have continued my service as a Lay Eucharist Minister and Lector. I also helped create and lead the Family Life Center ministry alongside Rev. Elisabeth Sinclair from 2016-2020. I serve with a team of Redeemerites at the South Platte County Emergency Assistance Center food pantry (multi-denominational) on a monthly basis and have been nominated to serve on the SPEAC board in 2025.

I became a member of the Redeemer staff in 2014 leading the Sunday School ministry for almost 10 years. In 2018 I also became a member of the administrative team taking the role of Finance Administrator. I was nominated Treasurer in 2022 and continue to serve in both roles at Redeemer. Under the leadership of Fr. Isaac Petty, I helped introduce the first Narrative Budget to the Redeemer community in 2023, highlighting our desire to allocate resources to align with our mission and ministry goals.

Involvement at Deanery and Diocesan Levels

I have served as a delegate to Diocesan convention and as a representative of the NW Metro Deanery for Church of the Redeemer in 2023 and 2024.

Involvement at a Provincial/General Church Level

• I have not served at the Provincial/General Church level.

Additional Comments

Church service has been at the cornerstone of my life since I slipped on an acolyte robe for the first time. That service has evolved over the years to include almost every aspect of lay ministry and several administrative roles within the church. My hope is to bring this experience to the Diocesan Council as we work to grow, evolve and expand the Mission and Ministries of the Diocese of West Missouri.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2025. 1st two-year term.

List your involvement at a Church level; what and when?

• Senior Warden: 2024 – present
• Junior Warden: 2022 – 2024
• Vestry Member: 2021 – present
• Also volunteer as a Eucharistic Minister & Visitor, Altar Guild, hospitality, outreach, and tech support.

List your involvement at Deanery and Diocesan levels; what and when?

• Diocesan Convention Delegate: 2025
• Diocesan Emergency Planning Committee member: 2025 – present
• 9th Bishop Consecration Committee member and sub-committee chair over facilities, security, and logistics: 2024 – 2025
• Diocesan Convention Delegate: 2024
• Diocesan Property Committee member: 2023 – present
• Diocesan Episcopal Veterans/First Responder Fellowship member: 2023 – 2025
• Diocesan Convention Alternate: 2023
• Regular attendee at Northwest-Metro Deanery meetings, Diversity and Reconciliation Commission events, and other Diocesan functions.

List your involvement at a Provincial/General Church level; what and when?

• Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Episcopal Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat planning team (Seattle, WA): 2026
• Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Episcopal Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat co-chair and local host (Kansas City, MO): 2025
• Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Episcopal Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat music planning team (Portland, OR): 2024
• Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Episcopal Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat attendee (Austin, TX): 2023

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Joplin (Southern Deanery)

Appointed to Diocesan Council in 2025. 2nd two-year term.

Trinity Episcopal Church, Lebanon (Southern Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2024. 3rd two-year term.

Involvement at a Church Level

As a clergy daughter, Amanda grew up being steeped in Anglican tradition, worship, and ministry; being in church are some of her earliest and fondest memories.

At Trinity, Lebanon:

• Bishop’s Warden: January 2009 – January 2014
• Bishop’s Committee Member: January 2007 – January 2009, January 2022 – present
• Altar Guild: August 2006 – present
• Eucharistic Minister: January 2013 – present
• Lector: August 2006 – present

At Trinity, Kirksville:

• Peer Minister for Campus Ministry: January 2004 – December 2005
• Bishop’s Committee Clerk: January 2004 – December 2005
• Lector: August 2003 – December 2005
• Choir Member: August 2003 – December 2005

Involvement at Deanery and Diocesan Levels

• Convention and Deanery Delegate: 2010 – present
• Youth Ministry Commission Member: August 2011 – present
• Diocesan Council Member: 2014 – 2018, 2020 – 2024
• Vice-dean of the Southern Deanery Council

Involvement at a Provincial/General Church Level

• Attended General Convention with WEMO Youth: 2012 and 2015.
• General Convention Deputy: 2018, 2022, and 2024
• Chair of General Convention Deputation: 2024

Additional Comments

In secular life, Amanda is a high school social studies teacher. She has held numerous leadership roles at school including Professional Development Committee building chair, PLC facilitator, PBIS Committee secretary, new teacher mentor, curriculum writer, and local NEA co-president. Amanda enjoys traveling to experience and learn more from the world.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2024. 1st two-year term.

Involvement at a Church Level

• Communicant at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 2019 – 2023
• Children’s Coordinator at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral from 2021- Spring of 2023
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion researcher for the Cathedral, 2022 – Spring of 2023
• Associate Rector and Chaplin of St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School Summer of 2023- Present Day

Involvement at Deanery and/or Diocesan Levels

• Peace and Justice Committee, 2022- September of 2023
• Be S.M.A.R.T Presenter, Present Day
• Formation Committee, 2022 – Present Day
• Access For all God’s Children, 2022 – Winter of 2023
• Member of the UBE, February 2022 – Present Day

Additional Comments

Over the past year, I have been honored to support and lead several committees and Ministries at St. Paul’s Church and Day School and for the diocese. These ministries include the Chapel Leadership Team for St. Paul’s School, the Pastoral Care Network, The Finance Committee, the diocesan Spiritual Formation Committee with particular oversight of the Godly Play Lending Library, and Children and Youth Ministries at St. Paul’s church. My experience has allowed me to work with diverse groups of people to collaboratively cast a vision and execute the business entrusted to them. I desire to bring this posture of curiosity and constructive conversation to the Diocesan Council as it welcomes the ninth bishop of The Diocese of West Missouri.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City (Northwest-Metro Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2024. 1st two-year term.

Involvement at a Church Level

• Vicar, Church of the Good Shepherd, Springfield, 2002-2005
• Associate rector, St. Andrew’s Kansas City, 2005-2011
• Priest-in-Charge, St. Andrew’s, Kansas City, 2011-2012
• Rector, St. Andrew’s, Kansas City, 2012-present

Involvement at Deanery and Diocesan Levels

• West Missouri Spirit Editorial Board, 2003-2012
• Diocesan Liturgy and Spirituality Committee 2003-2007
• Standing Committee, 2004-2007 (president 2006-2007)
• Diocesan Council, 2006-2007
• Diocesan Communications Committee, 2006-2009
• Dean of the Metro Deanery and member of Episcopal Ministry Support Team, 2013-2014
• Presenter at Summer Church Summit, 2017
• Presenter at Bishop’s Day, 2018
• Standing Committee, 2017-2023 (president 2022-2023)
• Diocesan Council, 2023
• Bishop Search Committee, 2023-2024

Involvement at a Provincial/General Church Level

• Member and participant, Episcopal Parish Network, 2013-present
• Member of diocesan delegation to TEC’s Project Resource, 2017
• Workshop leader in Columbus, OH (Diocese of Southern Ohio), 2018
• General Convention deputy, 2022

Additional Comments

Author of “Beating the Boundaries: The Church God is Calling Us to Be,” Morehouse, 2016.

St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield (Southern Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2025. 1st two-year term.

List your involvement at a Church level; what and when?

When I began attending St. James in 2021, I served as a substitute organist. In February of 2023, I joined our team of volunteers who lead nightly online Compline, and I now train others to lead Compline. In April of 2023, I also began serving as a lector.

List your involvement at Deanery and Diocesan levels; what and when?

At the deanery level, I began serving as a deanery delegate in 2023 and serve this year as an alternate. At the diocesan level, I have served as one of St. James Church’s delegates to the Annual Convention since 2023, serving this year as an alternate. I also served as a member of the Consecration Committee and the Music Subcommittee for our Bishop’s consecration in May of 2025.

• Annual Convention Alternate Delegate: Present
• Deanery Alternate Delegate: Present
• Music Subcommittee: 2024 – 2025
• Consecration Committee: 2024 – 2025
• Annual Convention Delegate: 2023 & 2025
• Deanery Delegate: 2023 & 2024

List your involvement at a Provincial/General Church level; what and when?

N/A

Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage (Southern Deanery)

Elected to Diocesan Council in 2024. 1st two-year term.

Involvement at a Church Level

I have been a member of Grace for most of my life. I have been on the Vestry twice, serving as the Clerk both times. I am an acolyte mentor, a Sacristan, a Sunday School teacher, assist with the AV program, and serve as a delegate for the Diocesan Convention. I also oversee the Grace Church Youth Pilgrimage Program.

Involvement at Deanery and Diocesan Levels

I serve on the Diocesan Convention Planning Committee (two years), and served over the summer as the Assistant Secretary of the Diocese and the secretary for the Bishop Search Committee. Prior to 2016, I was also actively involved with the Diocesan Youth Program for many years.

Involvement at a Provincial/General Church Level

I have not been fortunate enough to be involved at the provincial/general church level.

Additional Comments

It would be an honor to serve as a member of Diocesan Council.