About Us


The Rev. David Simmons, AOJN, Blog Administrator

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david@askthepriest.org
Personal Blog: Ayia Iluvatar
Twitter: FrSimmons

Rector, St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Waukesha, WI
Associate. Order of Julian of Norwich

Born: Lawrence, KS
Raised: Bowling Green, KY
Became an Episcopalian in 1984

BA in Music, Western Kentucky University, 1992
M. Div., Virginia Theological Seminary, 2001

Ordained to the Priesthood in 2002.

Married with two children and two Dachshunds.

Interests include Role-Playing and Wargaming, Computers & Military History

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The Rev. Cn. Amy Real Coultas, AOJN, Editor and Designer

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MoAmy@askthepriest.org
Personal Blog: MoAmy.org
Twitter: @MoAmy

Canon Missioner for College & Young Adults, Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, KY
Associate, Order of Julian of Norwich

Born & Raised: Louisville, KY
Cradle Episcopalian

BFA, 2D Studio, University of Louisville, 1999
M. Div., General Theological Seminary, 2006

Ordained to the Priesthood in 2006.

Married with one Boston Terrier.

Interests include: art, design, science, media.

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Current Contributing Authors


The Rev. Shannon Ferguson Kelly

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shannon@askthepriest.org
Personal Blog: http://revshannon.blogspot.com

Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation, Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee

Born: Gooding, Idaho
Raised: Twin Falls, Idaho
Cradle Episcopalian

BA in English, University of Idaho, 1995
M.Div., Church Divinity School of the Pacific, 1999

Ordained to the Priesthood in 1999

Married with one child

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The Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins

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I'm the one on the left...

charles@askthepriest.org
Personal Website: http://charleshawkins.blogspot.com/

Rector, St. Mark's Episcopal Church , Crescent Hill (Louisville), KY
Ecumenical Officer , Diocese of Kentucky
Diocesan Representative to the Cathedral Chapter, Christ Church Cathedral (2001-2004)
Examining Chaplain, Diocese of Kentucky
Commission on Ministry, Diocese of Kentucky
Kentucky Council of Churches , Board Member (Vice-President 2000-2001)
Kentuckiana Interfaith Community , Board Member and Treasurer
Dean, Anglican Studies Program of the Diocese of Kentucky
United Crescent Hill Ministries, Board Member and Treasurer

BA in Philosophy & Religion, Samford University , Birmingham, 1987
MDiv, Southern Seminary , Louisville, 1990
ThM, Duke University , Durham, 1991
PhD, Southern Seminary , Louisville, 1995
Additional Study at Oxford University , Oxford, England, 1992
Anglican Studies, University of the South , Sewanee, 1997

Ordained to the Priesthood in 1998

Born in Guntersville, AL in 1965

Married with two children.

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The Rev. Frank Logue

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frank@askthepriest.org
Church's Blog: http://kingofpeace.blogspot.com

Vicar, King of Peace Episcopal Church, Kingsland, Georgia
Examining Chaplain for Scripture, Diocese of Georgia

Born: Montgomery, Alabama
Raised: Marietta, Georgia
Became an Episcopalian in 1985

BA in German with a minor in linguistics, Georgia Southern University, 1984
M. Div., Virginia Theological Seminary, 2000

Ordained to the Priesthood in 2000.

Married with one child.

Interests include photography, backpacking, and travel
personal website:http://planetanimals.com/logue

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The Rev. Matthew Moretz, Contributing Videographer

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matthew@askthepriest.org
Personal VBlog: Father Matthew Presents

Curate, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Yonkers, NY
Born: Augusta, GA
Raised: Augusta, GA
Became an Episcopalian in 1979

BA in English and Theatre, Davidson College, 2001
M. Div., General Theological Seminary, 2006

Ordained to the Priesthood in 2006.

Married with two cats.

Interests include learning Spanish, Tivo, Diet Coke and Cheez-its.

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Archival Authors


The Rev. Cyndi Banks

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Rector, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Boone, NC

Born: Louisville, KY
Raised: Louisville, KY
Became an Episcopalian in 1965

BSBA in Accounting, University of Louisville, 1988
M.Div., The General Theological Seminary, 1994

Ordained to the Priesthood in 1995.

Married with one stepson and one daughter.

Interests include hiking, sea kayaking, and delighting in my toddler.

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