The 148th Annual Synod


The 148th Annual Synod

Thank you to the Laity and Clergy of the Northern Deanery for hosting this year's Annual Synod of the Diocese of Springfield. Thank you to those volunteers and staff that planned, organized, and carried out all the work necessary to make this event possible. 


CLICK HERE to view the Synod 2025 slideshow.


See below to read the Bishop's Address and to view all election results.


To view election results and read the Bishop's Address from the 147th Synod, click here.

The Bishop's Address

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148th Synod Election Results


  • The Rev. Tim Leighton

    Secretary

    (1 person – 1-year term)

    General Convention Deputy 2027 (Clergy)

  • Mr. Gerry SMith

    Treasurer

    (1 person – 1-year term)

  • The Rev. Richar Lewis

    Standing Committee

    (1 presbyter – 4-year term)

  • Mr. Robert Vaughn

    Standing Committee

    (1 presbyter – remaining 2 years of 4-year term)

  • The Rev. Mark Klamer

    Standing Committee

    (1 presbyter – remaining 2 years of 4-year term)

  • Mr. Donald MONTY

    Trustee

    (1 person – 5-year term)

    General Convention Deputy 2027 (Lay)

  • The Rev. John RICHMOND

    Diocesan Council

    (1 clerical – 2-year term)  

  • Mr. William Louis Jackson

    Diocesan Council

    (1 clerical – 2-year term)  

  • The Rev. Parker Asplin

    Commission on Ministry

    (1 presbyter – 3-year term)

  • The Very Rev. Sheryl Black

    Disciplinary Board

    (2 clericals – 3-year term) 

    General Convention Deputy 2027 (Clergy)

  • The Rev. ChRistine Hopkins

    Disciplinary Board

    (2 clericals - 3-year term)

  • Dr. Lenore Killam

    Disciplinary Board

    (1 lay – 3-year term) 

  • Ms. Carol McCrary

    Provincial Synod Delegate

    (1 lay – 3-year term)

  • The Rev. Canon Mark Evans

    General Convention Deputy 2027

    (Clergy)

  • The Very Rev. Dr. Matthew Kemp

    General Convention Deputy 2027

    (Clergy)

  • Mr. Kevin Babb

    General Convention Deputy 2027

    (Lay)

  • Mrs. Cindy LYNK

    General Convention Deputy 2027

    (Lay)

  • Ms. Joyce WRIGHT

    General Convention Deputy 2027

    (Lay)