Here are a few of my personal and ministry highlights from 2023.

As I reflect on the remarkable journey that was 2023, I am humbled and immensely grateful to share with you the highlights of both my personal and ministry endeavors. Serving as a priest in the Diocese of Mid America within the Reformed Episcopal Church (ACNA) continues to be a profound honor, and the responsibility of guiding young souls as the Headmaster of Canterbury School has added a fulfilling dimension to my calling. Additionally, the ongoing role as the Rector at St. Paul’s Anglican Church has allowed me to witness the transformative power of faith within our community. While it is impossible to capture every sermon, chapel talk, event, or class taught in a single blog post, I am deeply thankful for the numerous opportunities granted to me in 2023 to contribute to the growth and expansion of the Kingdom of God. The journey has been both challenging and rewarding, and I am eager to share some of the memorable moments that have shaped this remarkable year.

January  2023

Gave a series of lectures on Leadership and the Book of Acts at the Pine Valley Bible Conference Center near San Diego, California.

February 2023
Held our first ever parish pancake race for Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras).

March 2023
Turned 33. Ran a 5k with my wife. Taught international students about St. Patrick.

April 2023

On Easter, I baptized my friends Yuki and Brian from Hong Kong.

May 2023

Sarah and I ran another 5k, our friends Fabian and Julia joined us. My Basil graduated from Kindergarten.

June 2023

Traveled to Charleston, South Carolina for the General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church and Annual Meeting of the Anglican Schools Association.

July 2023

Acquired more than 3,000 new books for my theological library from Western Seminary.

August 2023

Completed a Spartan 10K Super Race.

September 2023

We launched a Malayalam service with Bishop Sabu Cherian (Church of South India – Madhya Kerala Diocese) and Rev. Aby Thomas at Saint Paul’s.

October 2023

Created a Sunday School class on the Book of Common Prayer and Covenant Renewal Worship. Led a Sermon Series on Kuyper’s Lectures on Calvinism.

November 2023

Announced the formation of Canterbury Middle School for 2024-2025.

December 2023

Hosted my friends Uri Brito and John Stoos from Theopolis and the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) at St. Paul’s. Attended the ordination of Brandon LeTourneau at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in the Diocese of San Joaquin (ACNA). Taught on Christ the Prophet, Priest, and King aboard the Carnival Radiance while it sailed near Ensenada, Mexico.