Meet the Committee
The search for a bishop and transition to a new bishop requires three important groups of people: the Standing Committee, the Search Committee, and the Transition Committee. Each has different responsibilities and roles.
The Standing Committee
- Monitors the search, nominating and transition processes
- Oversees the electing convention and consecration
- Makes the final recommendations of a slate for election
You can contact the Standing Committee regarding the overall search process at:
Steve Sims
office@episcopalnevada.org
9480 S Eastern Ave #236
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Standing Committee Members
- Maggie Davidson, Southwest Lay Representative (Chair)
- The Rev. Sarah Dunn, Northwest Clergy Representative (Liaison to the Search Committee)
- Arthur J. (AJ) Flint, Frontier Lay Representative
- Sandy Hudgens, Central Lay Representative
- The Rev. Rose Mary Joe-Kinale, Central Clergy Representative
- The Rev. Antonio Lopez, Southeast Clergy Representative
- The Rev. John McClatchy, Southwest Clergy Representative
- Tia Mittelstadt, Northwest Lay Representative
- The Rev. Richard (Red) Sims, Frontier Clergy Representative
- Georgia Wenzel, Southeast Lay Representative
Non-voting members:
- Rt. Rev. Jim Waggoner, Assisting Bishop
- Rev. Dr. Catherine Gregg, Canon to the Ordinary and Chief of Staff
- Donald Barsky, Finance Officer
- Kathleen Bliss, Chancellor
- Dick Stufflebeam, Treasurer
- Steve Sims, Recording Secretary
The Search Committee
The Bishop Search Committee is responsible for developing the Diocesan Profile, screening and interviewing candidates (including the Discernment Retreat at Camp Galilee), and presenting a final slate of candidates to the Standing Committee.
Our pledge to the Diocese is to keep you updated and included on our progress as we seek a courageous leader for this diverse, unique and exceptional place we call home.
Thank you for your prayers, your support and your guidance on this journey.
- Responsible for deep listening and discernment around what kind of spiritual leader and skills are needed in the next Bishop of Nevada
- Formulating a position profile for Standing Committee approval
- Developing the application process and materials for potential candidates, and for implementing a candidate screening process
- Attracting and reviewing quality candidates
- Recommending a slate of 3-5 applicant names to the Standing Committee to be considered as bishop of the Episcopal Church in Nevada
Contact the Search Committee regarding the current Bishop Search at:
Hank Hope
hank@christepiscopallv.org
9480 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 236
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Search Committee Members
- Linda Faiss, Chair
- Veronica Galas
- Charlene McKenzie
- Guy Moreno
- Bob Nelson
- Rafael Pereira Alvarez
- Bonnie Polley
- Kenneth Rackley
- Agatha Ramirez de Almaraz
- Richard Schori
- Michael Engfer, Chaplain
- Hank Hope, Search Administrator
The Transition Committee
The Transition Committee is responsible for conducting walkabouts with the final candidates throughout the Diocese, planning the ordination and consecration, and assisting the new Bishop’s family in their relocation to Nevada.
- Coordinating the bishop candidate road trip
- Working closely with candidates during the election process
- Planning and implementing the consecration service for the new bishop
Contact the Transition Committee regarding the current Bishop Search at:
Hank Hope
hank@christepiscopallv.org
9480 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 236
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Transition Committee Members
Committee Composition – TBD