Announcing Our New Ministry Redevelopment Co-Chairs: Skilled Leaders for the Next Chapter
- Geri Gray
- Jan 24
- 3 min read
From the Rector
Dear Ones,
On behalf of the Vestry, I am thrilled to announce that parishioners John Marchione and Barbara Davis have agreed to helm the next stage of our Ministry Redevelopment process. They have already begun their work to build on the significant progress made over the past year, and I invite you to join me in welcoming them into this vital leadership role.
The Work of Redevelopment at St. John’s
Over the course of the last year, work on a Ministry Redevelopment process for St. John’s – an effort to reorient and reconfigure our ministries - has been both advanced and refined so that our mission and ministries become integrated such that each not only serves their respective purpose, but that they do so in ways that serve to:
Introduce new or aspiring Christians to a lived knowledge and friendship with God and every member of the entire body.
Incorporate every member and the gifts of every member into the worship, life, and mission of God through St. John’s.
Create the conditions in which every ministry not only performs its duties but does it in a manner that strengthens all other ministries and the entire body.
Specifically, this process seeks to recommission inactive ministries, renew existing ministries, and fully utilize Christian practices – individual and corporate – to guide and nourish our lives and the life of the Body of Christ.
Under the leadership of the Vestry and the Ministry Redevelopment Committee chaired by Jackie Halstead and me, much progress was made on this process. Through review of information, discussion, and deliberation, four focus areas were chosen and work began. Additionally, the mission, activities and desired outcomes for each of areas were defined.
The four focus areas are:
Formation for Christian Life
Pastoral Care
Welcoming and Incorporating Members
Table Hospitality
We believe that intentional focus on these areas will strengthen St. John’s core capacity for all areas of ministry.
Join Us on February 1st for the Annual Meeting to learn more about the framework for continuing this process and meet the parishioners leading each of the focus areas. You will also have an opportunity to get involved. Stay Tuned!
Grace and Peace,
Barbara and John
Bring Unique Gifts for this Work
A bedrock of Episcopal/Anglican spirituality is the lived experience that the Holy Spirit is actively pursuing us, inviting us into a loving relationship with the Triune God and with each other. The self-giving way of Jesus involves processes in which we share our particular gifts for ministry. God has instilled in us a deep longing to share the gifts we’ve received in ways that are useful and pleasing to Him. The following is a fuller introduction to these new leaders:
Barbara is a life-long Episcopalian, raised in a clergy family. Her love for the Episcopal church was nurtured by experiencing the ministry of her father—who ended his career as the Diocesan Bishop of Western Mexico—and her mother. For Barbara, ministry has always been a family affair rooted in deep faith.
Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Barbara moved to Washington over 45 years ago. She holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry and has spent over 20 years in the non-profit sector. At United Way of Snohomish County, she served as the Vice President of Community Investment, where she honed her expertise in organizational development, group process, and facilitation. A member of our Altar Guild and the ECW, Barbara brings a wealth of professional certifications and a heart for humble service to this committee.
John grew up in Redmond and has a long history of community service rooted in his early years as an altar boy. This foundation led him to a career in public service, most notably serving as the Mayor of Redmond from 2008 to 2019.
With a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Washington, John has led major initiatives involving housing, transportation, and regional growth. His commitment to human flourishing is evident in his continued board service for organizations like Hopelink and Eastrail.
Having joined St. John’s last July, John brings a profound understanding of how collective effort and organized leadership can bring about positive, lasting change in a community.
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