CLERGY & STAFF

Father Jed is a native of Helena, Montana. He graduated from Carroll College in Helena and the General Theological Seminary in New York City. He previously served as the Assistant Rector at the Church of St. Michael and St. George in Clayton, MO and as the Rector of The Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, WA.​ 

Email or call Fr. Jed. 

The Reverend Jan Gockerman has been a member of St. Mark's for almost 40 years and was ordained to the diaconate in 2018. As a deacon, her call is to bring the needs of the world to the congregation and lead the church members out into the world to care for those in need.

In August our Director of Music retired from the church after nearly two decades of service. Our music program is being led on an interim basis by our Organ Scholar Alexis VanZalen and Choral Scholar Alexander Williams.

If you are interested in the Choir or Bell Choir, please contact Alex at music@stmarksgr.org. 

Jeff joined our staff in 2011 and is responsible for formation, education, service and social activities for the children and youth of St. Mark's. This includes overseeing Grand Rapids Episcopal Youth (G.R.E.Y.), a joint youth ministry between St. Mark's and St. Andrew's Episcopal Churches for youth from 6th to 12th grades.  

Email Jeff about children's or youth ministry.

Pam joined our Ministry Support Team in 2003 and is our Financial Manager.  Pam is responsible for overseeing the church's financial matters as well as handling other church related business.  

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Email Pam about church finances or parking. 

Kate serves as our front desk welcome party, communications lead and community connector. Don't hesitate to reach out to her! Her responsibilities at St. Mark's include the front office, church calendar, communications, bulletins and seasonal materials, maintaining records and general support for clergy, staff, members, ministries and visitors alike.

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Email Kate.

Mike is an active St. Mark's parishioner, former member of the Vestry and Property Committee and long-time handyman for the church. In his staff role, he oversees all of St. Mark's events and operations, coordinates work to the facilities and develops the staff sextons and volunteer capacity.

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Email Mike about weddings, events or facilities.

Ronnie can usually be found fishing, camping or cooking enough to feed everyone around her. Ronnie sings and uses American Sign Language for the West Michigan Voices of Pride. At St. Mark's, Ronnie keeps the floors shining and rooms set up for events to run smoothly.

Craig is an avid photographer, Volkswagen enthusiast and all-around handy person. At St. Mark's, Craig tends to the garden and landscaping, keeps everything in good order, sets up AV and manages the livestream of church services. 

"C" can tell you all the best small community spaces and local restaurants you haven't  found out about yet. At St. Mark's, C helps manage the church spaces during Breakfast Cafe and resetting it all for services on Sunday. If you need an extra hand or help finding something in the kitchen on a Sunday, C is a great one to ask!