Clergy & Staff
St. Paul’s staff, clergy and vestry bring a wide variety of talents and experiences to the table. Whether they’re preaching, teaching, playing instruments, or directing programs and meetings, this diverse group is humbled and proud to be utilizing their spiritual and professional gifts for the glory of God and the operations of the church!
Our Clergy
The Rev. Dr. Charles T. Dupree
Rector
Charlie is an ardent believer in extending the warmth and radical welcome of Jesus in all that we do as a church, and that we should never stop wondering and asking questions about our faith. He is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and Luther Seminary. Charlie is also an artist, published musician and published author.
The Rev. Gwynn Crichton
Associate Rector for Community Engagement
The Reverend Gwynn Crichton graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary in May 2020 and was ordained to the priesthood on September 14, 2020. Gwynn is passionate about empowering disciples as the Body of Christ for loving and serving others to make God’s reign of love and justice known to all of creation.
The Rev. Andie Rohrs
Associate for Pastoral Care
The Rev. Andie Rohrs came to Richmond from the Diocese of Southern Virginia. In her previous position, she had the privilege of serving as the Associate Rector at St. Andrew’s, Norfolk for nine years where she oversaw parish life, pastoral care, and family ministry.
The Rev. Rainey Dankel
Pastoral Associate
The Rev. Rainey Dankel graduated from high school in Richmond, so coming to St. Paul’s was, in a way, a “return to her roots”. After leaving the Richmond area, she spent a good part of her adult life with her late husband in Wilmington, N.C. working in city planning and government, as well as public radio.
The Rev. Deacon Florian Jones-Stamm
The Rev. Florian Jones-Stamm serves as Deacon at St. Paul’s, where he helps connect the church with the needs and voices of the wider community. A native of Germany, he brings a global perspective shaped by his background in anthropology, law, and theology. Florian is passionate about advocacy, public service, and helping others discover that in serving the poor and vulnerable, they are serving Christ himself.
The Rev. Benjamin P. Campbell
Pastoral Associate
Besides being a priest and known civil rights activist in Richmond, Ben is also a father; a husband; a twin; a seventh-generation Virginian; the author of Richmond’s Unhealed History, and the founder of Richmond Hill, a residential Christian community and spiritual retreat center in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond.
Our Staff
Dr. Christopher Reynolds
Director of Music and Organist
Christopher holds a doctor of musical arts degree in organ performance and church music from the University of Michigan, studying with world-renowned organist Dr. Marilyn Mason.
Crystal Jonkman
Music Associate
Crystal is an accomplished Episcopal musician. She earned a Master’s degree in Church Music/Organ and Choral Conducting from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Bo Cresswell
Director of Formation and Fellowship
Bo is committed to welcoming visitors and helping our community learn, grow, and cultivate meaningful connections with God and with the church. Bo holds an AA in Human Services as well as a BS degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Emotional Intelligence & Leadership.
Rose Marie Germanis
Director of Operations
Rose Marie has spent her career working in nonprofit and community-focused organizations, building relationships, supporting teams, and creating systems that help people and organizations thrive. She enjoys bringing out the gifts in others, creating connections, and helping people see possibilities beyond what they may have imagined for themselves.
Carter Johann
Administrative and Membership Associate
Carter, the Administrative and Membership Associate, is often the first person visitors meet.
Michael Dabney
Facilities Supervisor
Mike, a Richmond native, loves the people and the atmosphere here, especially the outreach ministries and the way they help people.
Matthew Cole
Director of Communications and Digital Evangelism
Matthew has worked in marketing and communications for over two decades. He is a native of Raleigh, NC and has been a member of St. Paul’s since 2019.
Jabriel Hasan
Youth Coordinator
Jabriel is excited about facilitating a spiritually formative experience that empowers youth to be faithful members of the Body of Christ. Jabriel holds a Master’s in Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary and Master’s in Education from William & Mary.
Ellis Warner
Audio Visual Technician
Michelle Tisdol
Nursery Coordinator
Michele is a 20-year resident of Richmond originally from New Jersey. She has mostly worked in medical offices and possesses a medical assistant diploma. Michele has worked in the St. Paul’s nursery for 5 years, and previously worked at 2nd Presbyterian for 6 years.
