Good Shepherd Clergy

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    The Rev'd. David Libbon

    RECTOR

     David serves as the Rector of Good Shepherd Anglican Church, where he has the joy of preaching God’s Word, shepherding the congregation, and equipping people to follow Jesus in their daily lives. With a heart for both the Church and the community, he is passionate about helping others grow in faith, discover their God-given gifts, and live out the hope of the gospel.

    He earned his theology degree from Grove City College and then The Ridley Institute, which helped shape his love for Scripture, theology, and the life of the Church. Mentored and then ordained by Archbishop Steve Wood, David and his family spent 17 years in North Charleston, South Carolina, planting and pastoring an Anglican church with St. Andrew’s before moving to Cornelius.

    When he’s not at church, you’ll often find David enjoying time with his family, reading, or exploring the outdoors with a fly rod in hand.

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    Rev. Gina Roes

    DEACON & PASTORAL CARE

    Gina is an energetic and engaging writer and speaker who knows how to translate God’s grace and truth into everyday life. Having experienced large doses of transforming grace, her zeal for Jesus Christ shines through her message as she seeks to teach and equip others to find the hope for which they were made.

    For Gina, relationships are central. Her desire as a communicator is to inspire, empower and strengthen you in a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, wherever you may be on your journey. Her relaxed presence and humorous style set the stage for honest exploration of difficult topics that often keep us from experiencing the deep connection with God we crave.

    Gina is a certified chaplain, counselor, writer, and national speaker. She has led workshops and retreats for churches and schools all along the East Coast. In addition, she has been invited to speak on numerous occasions at national counseling conferences with the American Association of Christian Counselors, Counselworks, and Rwanda Missions. She offers practical insights and helpful applications that are grounded in God’s Word.

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    Rev. Bill DeBardeleben

    PRIEST & PASTORAL CARE

    Bill serves as an assisting priest at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, celebrating Eucharist and performing other duties as requested.  He moved to Statesville NC in 2022 to be with his family following the death of his wife of 47 years.

    He has degrees from Auburn University and Georgia State University, served in the US Army, retired from Georgia Power Co after 34 years and was ordained an Anglican priest by ABP Foley Beach in 2011.  He is the retired rector of the Church of Jesus Our Shepherd in Atlanta.

    He enjoys studying God’s Word; ministering to people on an individual, personal basis; witnessing to those who do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ; supporting foreign missions;  and spending time with his daughter, grandchildren & great grandchildren and his dog Pete.

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Good Shepherd Staff

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    Dawn Suthard

    PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

    What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?

    Pride and Prejudice

    Coffee or tea (or something else!)?

    Tea

    Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    The beach

    What’s one hobby or activity you enjoy outside of church?

    Attending performances (plays, concerts, events, etc.) with my sister.

    What’s your favorite part of Good Shepherd?

    Worshiping Jesus with this lovely community of believers.

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    Lisa Libbon

    YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?

    Harry Potter

    Coffee or tea (or something else!)?

    Chai Tea

    Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    Iceland

    What’s one hobby or activity you enjoy outside of church?

    Reading

    What’s your favorite part of Good Shepherd?

    Feels like family.

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    Sammi Odell

    CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?

    Absolutely forever a fan of The Office. It’s my go to! 

    Coffee or tea (or something else!)?

    Black Americano - always and forever 

    Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    Bolivia, South America- I lived and served there for years and it’s just a breathtaking country! 

    What’s one hobby or activity you enjoy outside of church?

    I enjoy working at Pure Barre in Birkdale and have done so for about 8 years! I also love exploring our city with my family! 

    What’s your favorite part of Good Shepherd?

    The people! Wow! What a generous, supportive, loving and intentional group of people. Since the first time I walked through the doors, I have felt so loved and cared for. 

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  • Emily Brazeal

    Nursery Director

    What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?

    One of my absolute favorite books is Anna Karenina, and a close second is Jane Eyre. 

    Coffee or tea (or something else!)?

    I don’t drink caffeine, but I love herbal tea and a good decaf cortado. 

    Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    I love cooler, northern places. I’ve gotten to visit Canada and Scotland and I’d love to go back one day. 

    What’s one hobby or activity you enjoy outside of church?

    My husband and I are book collectors and we’re working on getting it to catch on with our kids. I also love gardening. 

    What’s your favorite part of Good Shepherd?

    I love the community at Good Shepherd with all my heart. The people there have become dear friends and I can’t imagine my life without them. 

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    Danny Odell

    WORSHIP DIRECTOR

    What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?

    Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles

    Coffee or tea (or something else!)?

    Coffee (Starbucks iced coffee with vanilla sweet cream.)

    Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    Ireland

    What’s one hobby or activity you enjoy outside of church?

    Softball

    What’s your favorite part of Good Shepherd?

    The people!

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    Jordan Bailey

    TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

    What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show?

    Better Call Saul

    Coffee or tea (or something else!)?

    Black Coffee

    Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    I worked in Aspen for a couple of summers about ten years ago. Hard to beat the hiking out there. 

    What’s one hobby or activity you enjoy outside of church?

    I like to learn and transcribe songs to put them in keys I can manage to sing. I write music every now and then when the muse is upon me.

    What’s your favorite part of Good Shepherd?

    Through the past struggles, the community remained. 

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Vestry

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    Jason Tognarina

    Sr. Warden

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    Seth Wheeler

    Jr. Warden

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    Joel McNelly

    Clerk

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    Angie Simmons

    Vestry

  • Michael Reynolds

    Vestry

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    Leslie Wagner

    Vestry

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    Steve Taylor

    Church Treasurer

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Church Oversight

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    The Most Rev. Stephen D. Wood

    Archbishop of the ACNA

    Good Shepherd is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of the Carolinas and part of the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA) under Archbishop Steve Wood.

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    The Right Rev. Terrell Glenn

    Area Bishop of North Carolina

    Bishop Glenn is the area bishop of North Carolina for the Diocese of the Carolinas. He provides accountability, oversight, and pastoral care for the clergy of our area.