Staff

Since 1997, Father Thomas Seitz, Jr., has led the flock at the Church of the Good Shepherd. For Fr. Tom, the parish is large enough to keep him pretty busy, and the multigenerational congregation means he does a little bit of everything.

Like any good Episcopalian, Fr. Tom enjoys the food, music, preaching and liturgy that the Good Shepherd offers -- but the people matter most, he said. "I appreciate lay people who are willing to take the initiative for the common good of the parish," he said.

The Rev. Joan Brawley - Associate Priest

Joanie was ordained to the priesthood at Good Sheperd in January of 2008 by Bishop Howe. Since ordination she has worked to initiate and develop the new Stephen Ministries program at Good Shepherd. We currently have nine dedicated, well-trained Stephen Ministers serving the parish and the larger community of Lake Wales.

In addition, Joanie especially enjoys preaching and teaching, and feels truly blessed to be serving this energetic parish where seeking and serving Christ is the quite tangible root of our community.

The Rev. Palmer Wood - Deacon

As an ordained deacon, the Rev. Palmer Wood is responsible for reading the Gospel, reciting the Prayers of the People and assisting in the Eucharist (serving the body and blood of Christ). He sets up the altar, the Ablutions, hospital and home visitations and the carrying of consecrated elements in Eucharist to the homebound.

Lisa Carter - Parish Life Administrator

Lisa Carter's responsibilities include greeting parishioners and visitors by phone and in person, putting together two weekly Sunday bulletins, coordinating volunteers so that there are no scheduling conflicts, assisting Father Tom in writing, editing and preparing the monthly newlsetter, managing the six apartments the church owns across the street, and many other tasks that change on a daily bas

Robert Wilson - Church Musician

Jaymie Malone - Financial Secretary

Carrie Ingley - Youth Group Director

Cyndi Landes - Sexton

Addy Willette - Wedding director

Addy Willette is the wedding director at Church of the Good Shepherd. She meets with engaged couples who are planning on marriage in the church and answers any questions they have about the ceremony.

“I attend the rehearsal and wedding ceremony to help Fr. Tom, the wedding party and the organist know when key people are seated and sent down the aisle,” she says. Willette has been attending Good Shepherd since she was three years old.

Elaine McKinstry - Handbell Choir director

Elaine McKinstry is director of the adult and youth handbells. She also substitutes as church organist when needed. McKinstry said her husband was raised an Episcopalian, and they began attending Good Shepherd when they moved to Lake Wales in 1966.

Jack Roberts - Assisting Priest (retired)

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