Our Team
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Our Registrar and Treasurer
Mr. David O’Steen is the Organist and Choirmaster of St. Philip’s Church in Jackson. He’s served this conference in every possible way for a great many years. We’re grateful that he’s handling our money, and taking on a great responsibility as our parish host this year!
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Our Chaplain
The Rev. Jennifer Melnyk-Deaton, Rector of St. Stephen’s, Indianola, MS is available by appointment to meet with you, pray with you, or just to talk about knitting if you like.
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Derrick Meador & Jeff McLelland
Board Members, and Staff accompanists, Derrick and Jeff have long supported this Conference and bring musical excellence, wisdom, and a fair measure of humor to their work. Derrick serves as the Organist and Choirmaster of The Cathedral Church of St. Mark in Shreveport, LA. Dr. McLelland is the organist and choirmaster of Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL
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Conference Director
Matthew Woods is the organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Church in Laurel, MS. A long time conferee, Matt is the unseen cat-herder that labors to ensure that this conference continues to thrive-bringing spiritual refreshment to colleagues through our time together each summer.
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Assistant Conference Director
Adam Stringer is the organist and choirmaster at St. Peter’s Church in Oxford, MS. Adam has long “saved the bacon” of the conference leadership with humility, candor, and great humor. He secured our grant from the Association of Anglican Musicians that has funded additional faculty this year.