We are delighted to announce new deacon leadership within the diocese, including the appointment of our new Archdeacon and the formation of the Council of Deacons!
Archdeacon
The Venerable Carol Peterson
Council of Deacons
The Rev. Donna Stanford – Deacon for Administration, 3 years
The Rev. Barbara Wegener – Deacon for Pastoral Care, 2 years
The Rev. Brock Slabach – Deacon for Formation, 1 year
Diaconal ministry is essential to the life and sustainability of our diocese. Our deacons serve as vital leaders in caring for our people, responding to the needs of our communities, and engaging in ministry with our neighbors. With the formation of the Council of Deacons, we will be able to better support the bishop and Archdeacon in overseeing, studying and promoting the diaconate. This collaboration will strengthen the ministry of deacons and, in doing so, enhance all our ministries.
“I’m humbled that Bishop Amy has asked me to serve as Archdeacon and honored that she is entrusting me with this work. It is also very exciting that she has appointed a Deacon’s Council and that these three outstanding deacons have agreed to serve on it. I look forward to working with them and our entire Community of Deacons as we assist the bishop, support each other, and promote diaconal ministry across our diocese.” – The Ven. Carol Peterson
Thank you to deacons Carol, Donna, Barbara, and Brock and their willingness to serve in these roles. Please join us in praying for them and our diocese as they begin this important work. If you have any questions about these appointments, please contact Bishop Amy at bishop.amy@diowestmo.org.
As always, thank you for your ministry.
