Our Team
Bishop Ray R. Sutton
Presiding Bishop
The Most Rev. Dr. Ray R. Sutton serves as the Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC) and the Ordinary of the Diocese of Mid-America. He is also the Dean of the Province and Ecumenical Affairs Officer of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), of which the REC is a founding member and special jurisdiction. Bishop Sutton often lectures at ACNA and REC Seminaries and is a popular retreat speaker.
The Rev. Canon Tony Welty
Rector
The Rev. Tony Welty is a graduate of Ole Miss and, after graduating from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania in 2001, served for twelve (12) years in The Episcopal Church in congreagtions in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee and Texas before transitioning into the Reformed Episcopal Church in 2015. Fr. Tony was a commercial and investment banker before following God's call into ordained ministry.
As a former college club lacrosse goalie, Fr. Tony enjoys coaching youth lacrosse and serves on the Board of Directors of the Red River Youth Lacrosse Association. Fr. Tony serves as Canon Missioner for Church Revitalization in the Diocese of Mid-America; as a member of the Board of Directors of the Anglican Schools Association; and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the REC's Diocese of Mid-America.
Fr. Tony and his wife Cherie recently celebrated thirty five (35) years of marriage and enjoy spending time with their four adult children and eight (8) grandchildren. In his down time, Fr. Tony enjoys reading, playing the guitar, exercising and cooking.
Mrs. Cherie Welty
Director of Faith and Family Formation
Mrs. Cherie Welty was born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in the heart of the Mississippi delta. Cherie earned a degree in Community Ministry from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.
In her role as Director of Faith and Family Formation at All Saints Anglican Church, Cherie oversees the spiritual process for children and families through our Sunday Morning One Room School House model of discipleship. The motto for Faith and Family Formation at All Saints' is "Gather. Grow. Go."
Cherie and her husband Tony enjoy spending time with their four (4) adult children and soon to be seven (7) grandchildren.
Dr. Martin Alaichamy
Director of Catechesis
Dr. Martin and his wife Tara and two sons (Julian and Arthur) recently moved to Louisiana from Illinois where Martin received his Doctorate in Medieval Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Martin currently teaches middle school and high school Latin at Providence Classical Academy in Bossier City, Louisiana. Tara is a Physical Therapist at Christus Highland Medical Center in Shreveport.
While serving as a Lay Staff member at All Saints', Martin is a Postulant for Holy Orders in the Diocese of Mid-America of the Reformed Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Kate Marsh
Nursery Coordinator and Teaching Assistant in Faith and Family Formation
Mrs. Kate Marsh is a native of Snellville, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia as a Division I athlete. Kate graduated from Georgia in 2007. Kate has over fifteen (15) years of experience working in elementary schools, providing childcare for the Women of the Chapel Bible Study, and assisting in church nurseries on Sunday mornings.
Kate currently volunteers with the Bossier Parish School District and is excited to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children during wirship services at All Saints Anglican Church. Kate is married to Lt. Col. Brock Marsh and they are proud parents of four (4) children - Ava, Jane, Garrett and Sarah.
Mr. Mike Nader
Coordinator of Pastoral Care Ministries
Mike Nader is a native of Shreveport and a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mike received his degree in Broadcast Journalism and worked for some time in the radio and television industry before a career in Commercial Banking.
Mike utilizes his talents at All Saints Anglican Church as a Lay Reader, Small Group Leader and the Coordinator for Pastoral Care Ministries. Mike aspires to be ordained as a Permanent Deacon within the Reformed Episcopal Church in the next couple of years.
Mr. David Sherman
Director of Sacred Music
David Sherman is an accomplished church musician with over forty (40) years of experience as an organist and Choir Director. David oversees all sacred music offerings and frequently teaches Anglican Chant at All Saints Anglican Church.
David received a B.F.A. in Music, Organ and Church Music from Louisiana Tech University, a Master of Church Music from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master's Degree in Religious Education from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
David is a regular substitute teacher at a variety of schools in the Shreveport-Bossier City area having received Teaching Certificates in Instrumental Music and Vocal Music from the University of Oklahoma and Centenary College, respectively.
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