Leaders & Committees

The clergy, lay leaders, and committees who shepherd and govern the Missionary Diocese of the South and Ozarks.

Bishops

Assisting Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Steven Murrell

Bishop (Retired)

The Rt. Rev. Presley Hutchens

The Standing Committee provides advice and consent to the bishop, oversees diocesan business matters, and reviews clergy disciplinary matters.

President

Mr. Walter Alexander

Member

The Rev. Richard Ball

Member

Mrs. Beauty Fast

Secretary

The Rev. Tom Hiter

Treasurer

Mr. Wayne McKenzie

Member

Mr. Nicholas Murrell

The Finance Subcommittee is composed of the lay members of the Standing Committee and is chaired by the Treasurer.

The Examining Chaplains advise the bishop on the fitness of candidates for ordination, reviewing their educational and formative preparations.

Examining Chaplain

The Rev. Tom Hiter

Examining Chaplain

The Rev. Rodney Jackson

Examining Chaplain

The Rev. Lawrence Jones