Our Leadership
The Reverend Mike Harber
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Mike serves St. Michael's as our 10th rector.
Born in Memphis, Tenn., Mike grew up in Montgomery, Ala. He graduated from The School of Theology at Sewanee with a M. Div. in 2022 and was ordained as a deacon and then priest that same year. Mike also holds degrees from the University of Memphis (B.A. 1989) and Troy University (MBA 2002). Before seminary, Mike served for 23 years as a Naval Flight Officer in the United States Navy, flying both carrier and land-based aircraft and serving in a variety of world-wide assignments.
Mike and his wife, Elizabeth, have two adult children and enjoy rural life in their circa 1839 home.
St. Michael's Vestry​​
The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden often has responsibility for church property and buildings. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.
Michele Reeves '25 - Sr. Warden
Dan Fells '25 - Jr. Warden
Nancy Roy '25
David Anderson ‘26
Mary Ann Clayton ‘26
William Robbins ‘26
James Anderson '27
Jennifer Colquitt '27
Edward Roberts '27
Walter Dodd, Verger
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A verger is a lay minister who assists the clergy in the conduct of public worship, especially in the marshaling of processions. The history of the verger dates back to the middle ages when the verger was the “Protector of the Procession.” He would lead the way, making room for the procession to enter the church from the town square, and with his virge (mace) in hand would literally clear the way if necessary. The basic vestment of the verger is a black cassock. The ministry of vergers is supported and encouraged by the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church.
Walter has been an active member of St. Michael's for over a decade. As part of his commitment to service, he has assumed this very special role in our church.
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Other Ministers
Sheila Anderson, Administrator
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David Anderson, Treasurer
Anita Roberson, Organist
Betsy Roberts, Sacristan
Mary Ann Baltzer, ECW President
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Kim Bell, Cursillo Parish Lay Rector
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Rhonda Watson & Katie Fells, Childcare Ministers
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Drew Napier, Blessing Box
We are called to nurture an environment of acceptance and joy so that all may find and be transformed by grace.