HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Holy Trinity

Local church service: Prior to starting as Rector of Holy Trinity in Hot Springs Village in January 2023, Keith led the efforts for the Good Hope Neighborhood Spring and Summer picnics for community youth in Little Rock. He has also participated in numerous clothing and food drives with various service organizations. He currently contributes weekly to the Hot Springs Village religious column in the local paper and has led a successful capital campaign for the completion of the Stained glass at Holy Trinity.

Diocesan service: Keith was ordained to the diaconate in June 2017 and to the priesthood in October 2021. He is currently in his 3rd year as rector of Holy Trinity Church in Hot Springs Village and serves as the Southwest Convocational Dean. Keith served as the chaplain for St. Francis House in Little Rock (2021-2023) and has assisted Wanda Dunwoody many times with the physical set up/breakdown of prior diocesan conventions. He has served in a variety of musical capacities across the diocese including at Trinity Cathedral (Children's Choirmaster) and St. Michael's (Little Rock, Organist/Choir Director). From December 2021 through December 2022, he served as Vicar at Good Shepherd in Little Rock.

Broader Episcopal Church service: Keith, a former recipient of the Keller Grant, has led the re-emphasis on the various ministries in the diocese that are affiliated with all aspects Prison Ministry since March 2020. During this time, 6 major ministries have come to diocesan-wide knowledge: The Story Book Project; The Story Project; Free Read; Contemplative Prayer Ministry; the Enneagram project; and Arkansas Department of Corrections Chaplaincy (Certified Religious Assistant) program.

Local community service:
Keith is a member of Rotary International and has spearheaded multiple blood drives and food drives for various service organizations in Arkansas. In addition, he has spoken at a variety of events including various convention meetings of various organizations, community forums, and organizational events regarding his personal faith experiences. As rector of Holy Trinity Church, Keith has led initiatives for community service to such organizations as Jackson House (including rappelling for the resource center), Project Hope Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, the Garland County Jail Ministries, and the Hot Springs Resouce Center.

FAYETTEVILLE, St. Paul’s

Local church service: Rector - St. Paul's, Fayetteville (2018-present)

Diocesan service: Committee on Constitution & Canons, Chair (2022-present) Executive Council, Vice-Chair (2021-23)

Broader Episcopal Church service:
Task Force on Theology of Money, Chair (2018-21) House of Deputies Committee on State of the Church (2015-18) Standing Commission for Lifelong Formation & Education (2012-15) Deputy to General Convention (2012, 2015, 2018) Standing Committee, Diocese of Alabama, President (2012-16)

JACKSONVILLE, St. Stephen’s

Local church service: Vicar, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Ar

Diocesan service: Supply priest at multiple locations Disciplinary Board Constitution and Canons Committee Has conducted investigations for Diocese of Arkansas due to his law enforcement experience. Served on Elections committee in North Dakota for convention.

Broader Episcopal Church service: Served in North Dakota doing supply Served in Minnesota doing supply

Local community service: As a Mason he has helped with the Cabot Masonic lodge to do work in the community Worked with small pantry to feed the hungry. Has worked to help veterans. Helped St. Francis House, has raised money for them and fed the veterans there.

LITTLE ROCK, St. Mark’s

Local church service: Priest at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church 2016 - Present -Assist the Rector in leading Saint Mark’s, emphasizing worship, teaching, preaching, and pastoral care of parishioners. -Progressed through roles: Curate (2016), Assistant Rector (2018), Associate Rector (2019), and Senior Associate Rector (2024).

Diocesan service: Commission on Ministry | 2019 – 2025 - Served as a member assisting in the discernment, formation, and support of candidates for ordination. Diocesan Convention Parliamentarian | 2019 – 2024 - Provided guidance on parliamentary procedures to ensure smooth and effective convention operations. - Served as Assistant Parliamentarian in 2017 and 2018 Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts | 2018 – 2022 - Advised on ecclesiastical architecture and art for diocesan churches, ensuring alignment with Episcopal traditions and aesthetics.

Broader Episcopal Church service: General Ordination Liaison | 2019 – 2024 -Acted as a support and communication link for candidates taking the General Ordination Examinations. SUMMA Theological Debate Camp - Camp Director | 2017 & 2019 |The School of Theology, Sewanee, Tennessee -Directed a theological debate camp for high school students, focusing on critical thinking, theological discourse, and ethical reasoning. Alternate Deputy to the 79th General Convention | 2018 - Represented the Diocese in the national General Convention, participating in decision-making and discussions shaping the Episcopal Church.

Local community service: CARTI - Tour De Rock Fundraiser Race Participant Habitat for Humanity "Rock the Block" volunteer

SILOAM SPRINGS, Grace Church

Local church service: Jackie was on the Grace Church Vestry from 2020-2023, acting as Sr. Warden from 2022-2023. She also led the Outreach & Justice Committee from 2020-2022, and was an integral part of a Grace Strategic Planning Task Force in 2024. She has also served on two successful discernment committees, acting as Advocate for the Aspirant on her second committee, where she also sat with the Aspirant at the COM meeting.

Diocesan service:
Jackie was selected by the Standing Committee and served on the Bishop Search Committee from 2022-2023.

Broader Episcopal Church service: Jackie has visited different Episcopal churches while traveling for work, and was previously a member of St. Pauls Fayetteville when attending University of Arkansas.

Local community service: Jackie was an integral force and founding member of the Gary Baird Food Pantry at Grace Church, from 2020-2023. As well as a founding and active member of PLUS+ LGBTQIA Resource Group 2020-2021 for JB Hunt, which is an employee group actively working in the community for things such as LGBTQIA support and suicide prevention.

HOT SPRINGS, St. Luke’s

Local church service: Member of the St. Luke's, Hot Springs St. Luke's Choir

Diocesan service: Staff at Arkansas Choir Camp, 2010-Present

Broader Episcopal Church service: Trustee for Sewanee: The University of the South, 2020-2023 Nominations, Elections, and Credentials Committee for Sewanee

Local Community Service: Audiological/hearing healthcare at community clinics

LITTLE ROCK, Christ Church

Local church service: Children's Chapel volunteer

Broader Episcopal Church service: His children go to Episcopal Collegiate School

Local community service: Committee to raise money for ACCESS School for special needs children and adults