Love to exercise, read, hike, travel, and cook in my leisure time
The Reverend Elizabeth C. Knowlton
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Adept in strategic leadership, planning, and fostering spiritual growth. Strong competency in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care, alongside strategic financial management. Skilled in adaptive leadership and building interfaith dialogue, greatly enhancing community and organizational capacities. Passionate about community life and committed to creating a thriving community while guiding individuals transformed by the gospel. With twenty years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership, dedicated to growing the church and creating a meaningful impact.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Rector
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
08.2014 - Current
- Successfully leads a vibrant downtown congregation with over 1,000 members and a budget of $3 million dollars. Prioritizes spiritual growth, preaching and teaching, sound administration, planning for the future, and building capacity of lay and staff leadership. Has grown endowed resources from 1.2 million dollars to 6.4 million dollars during tenure.
- Energetic and creative leadership through change and a compassionate and steady pastoral presence. Active leader in the city of San Antonio for fostering interfaith dialogue and response to community needs.
- Active participant in diocesan leadership positions, and invited preacher, teacher, and retreat leader in the wider church.
Canon for Liturgy and Prayer
Cathedral of St. Philip
02.2006 - 07.2014
- Responsible for planning and implementing worship life at the Cathedral. This included recruiting, training, and supporting over 700 lay ministers.
- Planned, led, and coordinated spirituality offerings, including an annual conference with 300 participants.
- Served as the Canon for Mission and was responsible for outreach offerings from 2006-2009.
- Frequent teacher, preacher, and retreat leader.
Adjunct Professor
Candler School of Theology
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Led liturgical practicum for seminary students of various denominations (Methodist, Episcopal, and others) to ensure training and preparation for varied ministerial settings.
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Developed curriculum for adult education classes, enhancing members'' theological understanding and spiritual growth.
- Mentored lay leaders in their respective ministries, empowering them to serve effectively in their roles.
- Performed liturgical duties such as presiding at Eucharist, baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral support to families during significant life events.
Budget Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
06.1991 - 08.2001
- Recruited into Federal Service through competitive Presidential Management Intern Program after graduate work in Public Policy.
- Assisted in preparation, presentation, and execution of agency-wide budgets.
- Responsible for liaison work between various Centers within CDC. Coordinated and responded to requests from across all branches of government, both State and Federal.
Education
Masters of Divinity - Theology And Anglican Studies
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Atlanta, GA05-2004
Masters of Public Policy - Applied Policy, International Relations, Economics
School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy And Music
Albion College
Albion05-1990
Skills
- Strategic leadership and planning
- Adaptive leadership/Family Systems
- Staff development
- Vestry and lay leadership development
- Endowment planning and growth
- Diversification of revenue and stewardship development
Interests
Timeline
Rector
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
08.2014 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Candler School of Theology
01.2012 - 05.2014
Canon for Liturgy and Prayer
Cathedral of St. Philip
02.2006 - 07.2014
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
09.2004 - 01.2006
Budget Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
06.1991 - 08.2001
Masters of Divinity - Theology And Anglican Studies
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Masters of Public Policy - Applied Policy, International Relations, Economics
School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy And Music
Albion College
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