P. Matthew Garrison
Rector
Habiendo pasado casi dieciocho años trabajando con Young Life (un ministerio relacional para adolescentes), veo que el ministerio es más efectivo cuando se hace en una relación. Estoy agradecido de que San Francisco me haya permitido ser pastor no solo de nuestra parroquia, sino también pastor de la comunidad. Mi familia ha tenido la suerte de desarrollar relaciones con familias en todo Sanford en nuestro corto tiempo aquí.
Nuestros tres hijos, Eli, Josiah y Gillian, nos mantienen corriendo a los partidos de fútbol, a las producciones teatrales, a los partidos de fútbol y al ocasional batido de Cook Out. Nos movemos a un ritmo frenético, pero mi esposa, Trina, nos mantiene con los pies en la tierra y es el pegamento que mantiene todo unido.
Cuando no estoy asistiendo a una actividad, disfruto de hacer caminatas, pescar con mosca, entrenar fútbol y leer.
Estoy emocionado de ser parte de la comunidad de San Francisco y ver a dónde nos lleva el Señor.
Archdeacon Daniel W. Hardin was born in Dayton, Ohio. His education includes: Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems from DeVry University, Columbus, Ohio (1997); Master of Divinity, Ashland Theological Seminary (2001); and Master of Science, Community Counseling, Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia (2011). He is a priest serving with the Anglican Church in North America. Dan is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He entered active duty military service in 1987 as an armored crewman where he served four years with the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), at Fort Polk, Louisiana. From 1991 to 2003, he served in the Ohio Army National Guard as a chaplain assistant, chaplain candidate, and battalion chaplain while pursuing military ministry credentials. In 2003 he returned to active duty as a chaplain. He deployed with 1-501 PIR to Iraq in 2006 where he served as the Forward Operating Base Chaplain of FOB Iskandariyah. He retired from active duty after 37 years of military service as a Colonel. His awards and decorations include: the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. Dan married Ann M. Herbert of Centerville, Ohio, in 1988. They have four children and five grandchildren.
Fr. Dan Hardin
Assisting Priest
Audrey Hanna
Director de musica
Gordy Reese
Director of Communications
Actualmente estoy en la Universidad de Campbell cursando una licenciatura en Ministerio de Música de la Iglesia. Joe y Leslie Hanna son mis padres y mis hermanos son Meg, Jonathan, Emily y Cameron.
Cuando no trabajo a tiempo parcial en la iglesia y soy un estudiante de tiempo completo, estoy enseñando piano, practicando y durmiendo porque el cansancio universitario es real.
Lo que me encanta de St. Francis es que siempre ha sido una comunidad tan acogedora que realmente se preocupa por mí, y sus miembros quieren servirme lo mejor que pueden. Mi tiempo en el liderazgo aquí ha sido una bendición ya que todavía estoy aprendiendo exactamente cómo servir a la parroquia con el don de la música. San Francisco siempre ha sido un lugar seguro para crecer y aprender más sobre mi profesión y cómo usar mis dones para servir a mi comunidad y glorificar a Dios.
I am a graduate (as well as an annoying superfan) of Baylor University, where I received my undergraduate degree in religion. I also received an MA in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
I have a beautiful wife, Danielle, and daughter, Colleen, whom I love very much.
Along with serving the students of St. Francis, I volunteer with Young Life and teach at a classical co-op school in the area.
For fun, I love to watch college football, write music, and talk about Texas.
Andrew Bass
Director of Student Ministries
Bob Nelson
Treasurer
I am a charter member of St. Francis where I have served as treasurer as well as a lector and chalice bearer since our founding in 2015.
I am a former submariner with the United States Navy, a graduate of the University of Florida, and a retired CPA.
My wife, Peggy, and I have lived in Sanford since 1974, raising our two daughters, Pam and Jennifer, here in Sanford. We are now enjoying watching our grandchildren growing up close by--when we are not indulging our passion for travel.
I am also a past president of the Sanford Chamber of Commerce and an active member of the Lions Club. I served several years as the Lee County Fair manager.
I am a Sanford native with a B.A. from Campbell University
in music education. I have taught piano for over forty years and served as organist for Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church since 1977 and for St. Francis Anglican Parish since its inception in 2015.
My family includes husband, Billy Parten, and son Jason. I enjoy gardening, working with special needs youth and adults each summer at Happy Day Camp (for five decades!) and shagging with the Sanford Area Society of Shaggers and at North Myrtle Beach.
From the beginning, members of St. Francis have welcomed me--and all visitors--with open arms. It is a wonderful church family. Clearly the members love the Lord and He is very present in all they do. I encourage everyone who might be looking for a church home to "Come and see" if St. Francis might be just what they are looking for.
Rosemary Parten
Organist
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