St. Paul’s staff, clergy and vestry bring a wide variety of talents and experiences to the table. Whether they’re preaching, teaching, playing instruments, or directing programs and meetings, this diverse group is humbled and proud to be utilizing their spiritual and professional gifts for the glory of God and the operations of the church!
Our Clergy
THE REV. DR. CHARLES T. DUPREE
RECTOR
Charlie is an ardent believer in extending the warmth and radical welcome of Jesus in all that we do as a church, and that we should never stop wondering and asking questions about our faith.
THE REV. GWYNN CRICHTON
ASSOCIATE RECTOR FOR PASTORAL CARE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Reverend Gwynn Crichton graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary in May 2020 and was ordained to the priesthood on September 14, 2020. Gwynn is passionate about empowering disciples as the Body of Christ for loving and serving others to make God’s reign of love and justice known to all of creation.
THE REV. RAINEY DANKEL
ASSOCIATE RECTOR FOR PARISH LIFE
The Rev. Rainey Dankel graduated from high school in Richmond, so coming to St. Paul’s was, in a way, a “return to her roots”. After leaving the Richmond area, she spent a good part of her adult life with her late husband in Wilmington, N.C. working in city planning and government, as well as public radio.
THE REV. KELI SHIPLEY COOPER
ASSOCIATE FOR PROGRAMMING
The Rev. Keli Shipley Cooper came to Richmond most recently from Knoxville, TN. She has been at St. Paul’s since 2017 and currently overseas adult faith formation, St. Paul’s welcoming ministry, and program development of all ministries. She is a graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary and Memphis Theological Seminary.
THE REV. ANDIE ROHRs
ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE
The Rev. Andie Rohrs came to Richmond last fall from the Diocese of Southern Virginia. In her previous position, she had the privilege of serving as the Associate Rector at St. Andrew’s, Norfolk for nine years where she oversaw parish life, pastoral care, and family ministry.
THE REV. BENJAMIN P. CAMPBELL
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Besides being a priest and known civil rights activist in Richmond, Ben is also a father; a husband; a twin; a seventh-generation Virginian; the author of Richmond’s Unhealed History, and the founder of Richmond Hill, a residential Christian community and spiritual retreat center in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond.
OUR STAFF
DR. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND ORGANIST
Christopher holds a doctor of musical arts degree in organ performance and church music from the University of Michigan, studying with world-renowned organist Dr. Marilyn Mason.
Crystal Jonkman
Music Associate
Crystal is an accomplished Episcopal musician. She earned a Master’s degree in Church Music/Organ and Choral Conducting from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
LINDA WILLIS
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
A native Richmonder, Linda holds an AAS in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS degree in Christian Education.
BO CRESSWELL
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Bo loves St. Paul’s and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming space in which our young people will learn, grow, and cultivate meaningful connections with God and with the church.
MICHELE TISDOL
NURSERY COORDINATOR
Michele is a 20-year resident of Richmond originally from New Jersey. She has mostly worked in medical offices and possesses a medical assistant diploma. Michele has worked in the St. Paul’s nursery for 5 years, and previously worked at 2nd Presbyterian for 6 years.
Sarah Whiting
DIRECTOR OF Operations
Prior to joining St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as Director of Operations, Sarah Whiting was Director of Operations and Capital Projects at the Valentine Museum.
ALIESHA HART
Director of finances
A native of Philadelphia, Aliesha works in our business office as our financial administrator/accountant.
CARTER JOHANN
ADMINISTRATIVE AND MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATE
Carter, the Administrative and Membership Associate, is often the first person visitors meet.
MICHAEL DABNEY
FACILITIES SUPERVISOR
Mike, a Richmond native, loves the people and the atmosphere here, especially the outreach ministries and the way they help people.
ULLI ROBINSON
KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
Originally from Germany, Ulli has been cooking and baking for many years, and St. Paul’s now benefits from her culinary expertise.
DICHELLE JORDAN
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
As a recent graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Dichelle has always had a love for creativity and the arts.
TYler Callum
Communications director
Tyler graduated from Penn State University and Princeton Theological Seminary. After graduation he served small congregations in New York and New Jersey before becoming Deputy Chief of Staff for New Jersey Assemblyman Gary Schaer.
ELLIS WARNER
AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN
TJ
SECURITY PERSONNEL
TJ from Scorpion Security Solutions provides professional security services every Sunday to ensure a safe worshipping space. Parishioners are encouraged to report any issues or concerns to TJ as they arise.