WHO’S WHO AMONG YOUR TEAM OF MISSIONERS?

Sara Cadiz, Missioner for the Bishop Email: sara.c@episcopalmn.org

Sara’s primary responsibility is managing the Bishop’s calendar and preparing him for his appointments. Contact her to make arrangements for the Bishop to attend a function. Keep in mind that he is happy to engage beyond Sunday Morning Worship. He can meet with officials in your Mission Area, spend time with youth or young adults, and participate in community events or clergy gatherings. Sara can also help you to learn more about Confirmation and Reaffirmation services, and the yearly Renewal of Vows for Clergy. She also provides administration support for Ordinations. It is helpful to contact Sara in April or May for appointments to be scheduled during the following programming year. Sara graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Prior to working at ECMN, Sara managed the front desk and check out staff at myHealth for Teens & Young adults. She also filled the role of Assistant to the Director of a local

nonprofit, Pro-Choice Resources. While raising her four boys, she worked as Office Administrator for her church in Woodstock, Illinois. She is passionate about doing work that makes a difference in people’s lives. Sara grew up Episcopalian living next door to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Wyoming, Michigan, where her uncle was the Rector. She now lives in St. Paul with her wife, Holly, two teenage boys, and three dogs and three cats. Sara jokes that they are like the Brady Bunch (Holly had the dogs and she had the cats). As a family, they love to go for boat rides on the Mississippi, go camping (in all seasons!), and attend theatrical performances of all kinds. Sara’s son Haden is an hourly employee at ECMN when he is not busy at college or interning at the Children’s Theater Company.

MISSION TEAM Rachel Babbitt, Missioner for Community Engagement Email: rachel.b@episcopalmn.org

Rachel’s primary role is to support faith communities using their gifts for God’s mission in the community. She coordinates faith communities in building partnerships and innovative connections with the wider community. Rachel does this with faith communities in asking the question, “What is God up to in your neighborhood?” Rachel is available to facilitate meetings, trainings, and for one-on-one conversation about partnerships, innovative collaboration, and using gifts for missional work.

Rachel has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Public Policy. She has previously worked in homelessness, housing, policy, and emergency services. Rachel came to ECMN after working in homelessness for over 10 years. She is a lifelong member of ECMN having been baptized at Ascension in Stillwater, confirmed at St. Matthew’s St. Paul, and now a member of St. Mark’s Cathedral.

When not at work, Rachel is often enjoying nature, no matter the weather. She loves to ski, hike, run, and practice yoga. She is also an avid reader and knitter. Rachel likes to sit in a coffee shop and relax. She enjoys travel and has been to Turkey, Scotland, England, Ireland, France, and Italy. Rachel is a Dean for Episcopal Youth Music Camp and an adult volunteer with the Greater Minnesota Teens

Encounter Christ program. Her favorite season is whenever it is snowing and is also very good at making paper snowflakes.

Steve Mullaney, Missioner for Young Adult and College Ministry Email: steve.m@episcopalmn.org

Steve offers resources to youth, young adults, and faith communities to promote ministry and mission among young adults ages 18-35. Steve can help in organizing workshops and retreats for current youth and youth groups around post-high school opportunities, connecting current young adults with opportunities for ministry, resourcing faith communities who are looking for deeper levels of engagement with young adults, and organizing both in-reach to young adults already a part of the faith community, as well as engagement with young adults who are a part of the neighborhood. Steve graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2008 with a B.A. in Global Studies and English. During his time at Minnesota, he won the Paulo Freire International Service Award, participated extensively in multiracial community organizing initiatives, and was named a Community

Engagement Scholar. From 2008-2011, Steve lived in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala where he worked as the Director of Development for the Miguel Angel Asturias Academy. He also serves as the Organizer for Mission at the University Episcopal Community and as the Provincial Coordinator for Campus Ministry for Province VI of The Episcopal Church. In 2014, Steve won the Sam Portaro Award, which recognizes innovation and excellence in campus ministry. Outside of work you’re likely to see Steve with a trombone, a chef’s knife, a cat, a bicycle, a book, or a plane ticket in his hand – though usually not all six at the same time. Steve lives in Minneapolis with his partner.

Amanda Ziebell-Finley, Missioner for Mission Email: amanda.zf@episcopalmn.org

Amanda’s primary role is to help faith communities become clear about their Missional identity by recognizing how God is calling them to use their gifts. She walks with faith communities who are participating in the Missional Assessment Process (MAP) and also works with the Mission Area Team (MAT) in each of the eight Mission Areas in Minnesota, specifically on the planning of their Mission Area Gatherings (MAGs) and leadership coaching. Amanda is the primary Missioner for Council and she also supports ECMN organizationally by helping plan and facilitate large-scale gatherings.

Amanda holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership, with a concentration in Spirituality. She also holds certificates in Ethics and Leadership and Mediation.

She was a 2006 Hamline Midway Neighborhood Leadership Fellow and a 2009 MAFAA Leadership Fellow. Amanda is a current doctoral candidate in Hamline’s Doctorate of Education program, where her research focuses on building learning communities for organizational and cultural change. In her free time, Amanda co-owns a small business, Simple. A Baby Store, and is a Regent at St. Mary’s University. She is active with educational initiatives in Minneapolis and loves to cook, read, and travel.

MANAGEMENT TEAM Annie Flodin, Missioner for Communications Email: annie.f@episcopalmn.org

Annie serves as the Director of Communications within ECMN. She manages the ECMN website, sends out weekly and monthly newsletters, manages the Bishop’s blog, and oversees the ECMN social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. Annie can help you navigate the ECMN website, learn how to get the word out about your project or story, and get your events on the ECMN site and into ECMN newsletters. Annie graduated in 2009 from the University of Minnesota, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in Communications. Following that, she worked as Associate Digital Content Manager for FOX Sports North in

Minneapolis, before taking a full-time job as an Assignment Editor at KCTV in Kansas City. In the fall of 2012, she moved back to Minneapolis to work as an Assignment Editor at WCCO-TV, which she did until joining the Episcopal Church in Minnesota team in March of 2014. Annie lives in Minneapolis with her husband Scott, and their two cats, Penelope and Luka. In her free time she loves to be outdoors, write music, and play word games.

Jennifer Gamberg, Missioner for Finance Email: jennifer.g@episcopalmn.org

Jennifer oversees all financial transactions within ECMN and helps to answer questions that faith communities might have about finances. Jennifer can answer your questions about Mission Ministry Support (MMS), Pooled Investment Fund (PIF) participation, annual audit and financial review procedures, along with offering support in general accounting and parochial reporting. Jennifer graduated from Metropolitan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. Before coming to the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, she worked for a CPA firm, managing audits and providing accounting support to nonprofits. Jennifer lives in Shakopee with her husband, Dave, twin boys Ethan and Ben, and Simon the cat. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Lizanne Geno, Missioner for Administration

Email: lizanne.g@episcopalmn.org

Lizanne provides administrative oversight and support for ECMN including facilitating all Meetings of Elected Bodies (MEBs), Clergy Conferences, and Convention. In addition, she is the main contact for scheduling meetings and retreats at the new ECMN Retreat Center. Lizanne can answer your questions regarding benefits, parochial reports, safe church, and general calendaring. Before starting at ECMN, Lizanne owned her own decorative painting and design business for ten years. When swinging from scaffolding became too much, she put her organizational skills to good use as Administrative Manager for Linder’s Flower Mart Division. In January of 2014, she decided to switch out Flower Marts for Faith Communities.

When not at work with her awesome coworkers, Lizanne can be found indulging in her many creative endeavors such as gardening (or pining for it in the winter), canning, soap making, painting, and boasting about her two incredible kids. She lives in St. Paul with her husband of nearly 30 years, as well as an extremely lucky deaf dog.

The Rev. Michael Pipkin, Missioner for Missional Management Email: michael.p@episcopalmn.org

Michael works with faith communities around the issue of sustainability, which often means looking creatively at resources – people, property, finances, and more – and asking the question, “How does God want us to use what God has given us to engage in God’s mission?” He also guides many Missioner team projects and other internal management needs. Michael can help you determine what resources are available to your faith community, find answers to your questions about employment, connect you with appropriate groups within ECMN to support your projects, and help you find answers to your questions about Safe Church Policy, Canons, Audits, and more. He is also available for leading Vestry retreats, preaching, teaching, and leading worship. Michael came to ECMN after serving as the Vicar and Senior Associate at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been a full-time parish priest for six years and was an active-duty Navy Chaplain for nearly five years.

His pastoral and military experience organizing active-duty chaplains, as well as his experience at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Hospital, combined with his experience in leading and managing the administration, property, and facilities of a large suburban parish, have taught him the value of appreciating all of the resources we have been given to engage God’s mission. As priest-in-charge of The Falls Church (Episcopal) in Northern Virginia from 2007-2011, Michael has also had significant experiences with faith communities who are facing structural challenges and their opportunities. Michael, originally from Texas, and his wife Molly, originally from California, have two children: Elliott and Claire.

MINISTRY TEAM The Rev. Susan Daughtry, Missioner for Formation Email: susan.d@episcopalmn.org

Susan works closely with all in formation for leadership, both lay and ordained. Partnering with the Commission for Formation, Formation Chaplains, and Commission on Ministry, she coordinates the design and delivery of courses, trainings, cohort gatherings, workshops, and practicums for the School for Formation (SFF). She is also a resource and companion for all in formation for Holy Orders. Susan can serve as a resource in your faith community by meeting with Ministry Teams, sponsoring priests, ministry developers and postulants/candidates. She can also help design and imagine excellent formation opportunities based on the needs of the community and the gifts of the people. Susan is also available to preach, teach, and officiate. Susan attended college and seminary in Virginia. After ordination in 2006, she held roles in parish

ministry as well as youth and camping programs. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Brian, and a loyal black Labrador. When she’s not working, you can find her playing in the garden, practicing aikido, knitting, or walking at Lake Harriet.

Karen Olson, Missioner for Ministry Email: karen.o@episcopalmn.org

Karen partners with the Commission on Ministry (COM) to oversee the discernment, ordination, and commissioning processes for lay and ordained leaders within ECMN. She also works with faith communities and clergy in transition, helps facilitate Mutual Ministry Reviews, and serves as a resource for Clergy, Ministry Developers, the School for Formation (SFF), and Total and Shared Ministry Teams. She also serves as the Secretary of the ECMN Convention. Karen has been working at the Episcopal Church in Minnesota since 2001. Many of you also know her to be a singer; she has her Master’s degree in music from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her B.A. is from Luther College. She has taught at the college level, and has worked in publishing, politics, and administration. Most of what she knows, she credits to growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin! She and her spouse

Darlene live in South Minneapolis.

Kristen Twitchell, Missioner for Children, Youth, and Camping Email: kristen.t@episcopalmn.org

Kristen  serves  as  a  resource  for  mission  and  ministry  with  children,  youth,  and  camp.  She  also  serves  as  resource  to  faith  communities  for  the  development  of  children’s  and  youth  ministry.  She  coordinates  and  convenes  ECMN  Children’s  and  Youth  Ministry  Commissions  and  provides  support  and  networking  opportunities  for  adults  who  work  with  youth.  

The Rev. Robert Two Bulls, Missioner for Indian Work & Multi-Cultural Ministry, Vicar of All Saints Indian Mission, Minneapolis Email: robert.tb@episcopalmn.org

Robert works closely with the Native American and First Nations communities throughout ECMN. There are currently 11 Faith Communities serving on five of the Reservations in Minnesota. Robert can help you to form relationships with Native Episcopalian Faith Communities throughout the state and connect individuals and groups with Summer Youth Ministry opportunities both in an urban and Reservation context. Robert can also give presentations on food justice and feeding ministries, and lead retreats on Art and Spirituality. Robert is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Oyate. He resides in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis with his wife of 24 years, Ritchie, and their two high school-aged children, Grant and Reed. Robert earned a B.A. in American History from the University of Maryland, College Park and his Master of Divinity degree from The General Theological Seminary, New York City.

He was ordained to the priesthood in 2001 in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles where he served for almost six years before moving to Minnesota. For the last 28 years his work and now ministry has been within the Native American Indian communities in the urban centers of Washington DC, New York City, Los Angeles, and now Minneapolis.

Robert briefly forayed into the life of a working artist, working first as a sign writer, calligrapher, and logo designer in the late eighties and early nineties. His work has been shown in many galleries and art shows throughout the country. He paints when time allows and the spirit moves him to do so.

ADMIN TEAM

Scott Flodin Email: scott.f@episcopalmn.org

Scott’s primary role at ECMN is assisting Missioner for Finance Jennifer Gamberg with a variety of tasks around ECMN finances. He also attends most ECMN functions including Mission Area Gatherings and the quarterly Meeting of Elected Bodies, where his primary role is taking photos and often times video. Scott is a full time student at Normandale Community College in Bloomington and will be transferring to the University of Minnesota next year where he will major in Civil Engineering. In his free time Scott enjoys spending time in the great outdoors (mainly biking and canoeing), playing games, and eating pizza.

Siri Hammond Email: siri.h@episcopalmn.org

Siri resources the missioners at ECMN. Siri can help to connect you with the appropriate Missioner and connect you with other faith communities. Siri recently moved to Minneapolis and began working for ECMN in October 2014. She grew up in the small college town of Pullman, Washington, where she studied ballet, figure skating, theater, and music (attending school during her “free time!”). Following high school, she attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she majored in Theater and also studied dance and French extensively, studying abroad in France during the spring of 2012. Since graduation in 2013, Siri has been actively pursuing a career as a performing artist in a variety

of genres and mediums. She loves to act, sing, and dance, as well as choreograph, design, and direct. In her free time, she loves to write music, play guitar, and hang out with friends and family. She looks forward to every opportunity to travel to Hamilton, Montana, a town in the beautiful Bitterroot valley that her parents now call home.

Jonathan Sill Email: jon.s@episcopalmn.org

Jon resources the missioners at ECMN by day, and works as a professional singer/actor by night. Jon can help to connect you with the appropriate Missioner and connect you with other faith communities. Jon is originally from Manchester, Iowa, but spent five years in Lincoln, Nebraska, doing his undergraduate work in vocal performance. While at Nebraska, he met the lovely and multitalented Deanna Davis. They are engaged to be married on October 9, 2015.