The staff at Evans House has over 125 years combined experience in diocesan ministry.
Contact the Evans House staff by calling (800) 346-7982 or (540) 342-6797 and using the extension numbers listed beside the staff person's name. (Direct numbers are provided for The Phoebe Needles Center and Grace House Learning Center.)
The Reverend Gene Anderson
Transitions and Development Officer of the Diocese:
Gene has served in parishes as a rector and an interim priest. A trained organizational development consultant, he is available to assist parishes in stewardship development, new member ministry, and vestry planning and development. Gene is available at Evans House on Thursdays and for meetings at other times by prior arrangement. He does interim and supply work at many churches around the diocese and attends St. Elizabeth's, Roanoke in his spare time. E-mail him at ganderson@dioswva.org Extension 122
Aimee Bostwick
Youth Coordinator
Aimee is responsible for designing, planning and conducting diocesan youth retreats, as well as the care and feeding of our Youth Ministries Team. Aimee, who most recently served in a parish in Alabama, has 15 years of professional experience in youth ministry. E-mail her at youth@dioswva.org Extension 121
Alan Boyce
Deputy for Administration and Secretary of the Diocese
Alan is responsible for the overall administrative work of the diocese. Additionally, he serves as the Secretary of the Phoebe Needles Center, Inc., The Trustees of the Funds and the Southwestern Virginia Episcopal Fund. He has held these positions since 1988. Alan is a member of St. Paul's, Salem. E-mail him at aboyce@dioswva.org Extension 113
The Rev. Dr. Bob Copenhaver
Chaplain to Retired Clergy, Spouses, and Survivors; Retired Clergy Insurance Contact
Bob is chaplain to retired clergy, surviving spouses and partners for the diocese. He is also their resource person for insurance and health care matters. Email Bob at aypiper@aol.com or by phone at 540-556-8307.
Director of Grace House Learning and Training Center
Grace House, located on top of Sandy Ridge near Norton and St. Paul in Wise County, is one of our diocese's two retreat centers. E-mail Vicki at grchse@aol.com or telephone her at (276) 395-6588.
Jenny Dye
Diocesan Services Coordinator
Jenny's responsibilities include serving as staff support to the Deputy for Administration, posting financial receipts, serving as office manager, coordinating volunteer activities, and assisting diocesan committees and boards. You can contact Jenny at ext. 115 or by emailing her at jdye@dioswva.org.
Kate Garcia
Kate serves as the Coordinator of the Bishop Marmion Resource Center, the diocesan lending library of books, videos, curricula, and more. Kate edits Connections, a monthly publication for the clergy and lay leaders of the diocese, as well as diocesan publications such as Convocation and Council materials. She is the contact person for questions regarding active clergy and lay employee insurance. Kate works at Evans House Monday to Friday, between 9 and 3. She attends Christ Church, Roanoke. Send resource requests to BMRC@dioswva.org. E-mail Kate at kgarcia@dioswva.org Extension 111
John Heck
Director of the Phoebe Needles Center
Phoebe Needles ,located near Callaway in Franklin County, is one of our two diocesan retreat centers. A member of the staff since 1998, John is also rector of St. Peter's, Callaway. E-mail John at pncenter@gmail.com or telephone him at (540) 483-1518.
Bill Lindsay
Planned Giving Program Coordinator
Bill provides staff support to the diocesan Planned Giving Committee and the Legacy Society, whose members have included the church in their estate planning. He also writes grant applications for the diocese and the Phoebe Needles Centerand supports other fund-raising activities. He has some other responsibilities in the area of financial management and is the diocesan disaster response. Bill is in the office daily from 12:30 to 5PM. He is a member of Christ Church, Roanoke. E-mail him at blindsay@dioswva.org Extension 110
The Right Reverend F. Neff Powell
Bishop
Consecrated the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia on October 26th, 1996, Bishop Powell is a native of Oregon. Prior to his election he served on diocesan staffs of the Dioceses of Oregon and North Carolina. In addition, he had previously served in parish ministry at two churches in Oregon. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Virginia Theological Seminary and the Governing Board for the College of Preachers. He is a member of the National Storytellers' Association and an Associate of the Society of St. John the Evangelist. E-mail him at npowell@dioswva.org Extension 116
Jim Robertson
Computer and Financial Volunteer
Jim has been volunteering for the diocese since retiring from a long, successful career in teaching. Jim is the Bishop's computer technician, helps with the daily financial operations, and has become an invaluable help in other areas, such as Annual Council operations. Jim attends St. Paul's, Salem. E-mail him at jrobertson@dioswva.org Extension 12
Lynn Robertson
Bishop's Secretary, Data Resources Manager, Editor, Prayer Calendar
Lynn is the Bishop's secretary. She also edits the Prayer Calendar, serves as staff support for Companions for Mission Committee and the Commission on Ministry, and helps parishes keep up with the various reports they must file with the diocesan and national church offices each year. Lynn attends St. Paul's, Salem. E-mail her at lrobertson@dioswva.org Extension 113
Christie Meredith Wills
Primarily responsible for writing and editing Epiphany, the diocesan newspaper, and for the diocesan web site, Christie is a native Roanoker with a background in politics. She also advises on diocesan public relations. Christie attends St. John's, Roanoke. E-mail her at cwills@dioswva.org Extension 119
