Mthr Betty, our Interim Rector, has been ordained for 28 years...10 as a Deacon, and 18 as a priest.
She first attended an Episcopal Church, and first opened a Book of Common Prayer, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Anchorage, Alaska. It was from those first moments that ultimately led to her answering a call to ordained ministry. Mthr Betty earned a Bachelor's of Art/Social Work from Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and then earned an MSW from the University of Kansas in Lawrence (Rock Chalk Jayhawks, GO KU!!).
After serving as the Executive Director of the Kansas Child Death Review Board, and then as Chaplain at an acute care hospital for 7ish years, Mthr Betty went off to Seminary at the Virginia Theological Seminary (Episcopal) in Alexandria, VA, where she earned her M.Div, and was subsequently ordained to priesthood.
Since graduation from Seminary, Mthr Betty has served churches in Kansas, North Carolina and Alaska ( 7 churches in all!)
In addition to serving as a priest, she has been a volunteer law enforcement chaplain for over 20 years.
Being called a second time to serve as the Interim Rector at St. Philip's has been a delight — and Mthr Betty looks forward to walking with the congregation through this time of transition!
Mother Betty Glover
Parish Administrator: Lorraine Beamer
Lorraine transitioned to the role of Parish Administrator in 2016. She works under the direction of the Rector and provides administrative support to the Rector, the Wardens, Vestry and Ministry Board Chairs. She also serves as Clerk of the Vestry, Scheduler for monthly services and is a Notary Public.
Bookkeeper/ Administrative Assistant Karla Platt
Karla holds a bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting. She transitioned to Administrative Assistant in 2025 after serving as Sexton for 3 years.
Karla assists the Parish Administrator in all aspects of office functioning, including finance, website management, Safe Church compliance and many others.
Deacon: Pam Hayes
Pam was ordained as a vocational deacon in May of 2016 at St. Philip’s. Pam's primary role and focus is as Chair of the Pastoral Care Board, but she also loves serving at the liturgy. Southport has been her actual home since 1987, and it has been a great pleasure to watch St. Philip’s grow and grow. Pam is so glad to be a part of it!
Organist/ Choir Director: Deborah Skillman
Deborah Skillman holds both bachelor and master degrees in music and certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. She has been actively involved in church music as a vocalist and accompanist since the age of thirteen. She has served as the organist and choirmaster of St. Philip’s church since January of 1977.
Verger/ Worship Ministry Board Chair: Ricky Evans
Senior Warden:
Al Snell
Junior Warden:
Paul Bailey