Electing Synod Update
St. Timothy's Anglican Cathedral
6819 Louetta Road
Spring, Texas 77379
When: 8:30 AM - Registration
9:00 AM - Start Time
There is no cost for the Electing Synod, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Childcare will be available for the clergy and lay delegates on Saturday for children ages 4 and under (registration required for each child). Children need to pack a lunch, snack and drink.
There will be coffee and water available in the Narthex during the gathering.
*Due to the unknown length of the Synod, lunch will not be provided. If necessary, a break will be given to have lunch off campus.
Episcopal Transition Update
We are pleased to announce that Fr. Russell Martin and Fr. Ben Sharpe have been selected to stand for election at our upcoming Election Synod on May 16, 2026.
Below, you will find each candidate's profile and other accompanying documents. We encourage you to read them carefully and to pray for both men, for our diocese, and for the election process in the weeks ahead.
*Fr. Ben’s response arose from certain questions arising in the DWGC. In an effort to be equitable, the ETT gave Fr. Russell opportunity to write a comparable document. After prayerful consideration, Fr. Russell declined to do so.
Episcopal Transition Schedule
The revised schedule leading to the consecration of our next Bishop is as follows:
Walkabouts: Completed April 23-25. (See below for videos and questions asked.)
Electing Synod: Saturday, May 16 – St. Timothy’s Cathedral in Spring, TX
Approval & Consent of the election by the College of Bishops: June 15–17 – Tulsa, OK
Celebration of Bishop Clark and Tricia’s Ministry: August 14 – Houston, TX (location TBD)
Consecration of the Second Bishop of the Diocese: August 15 – Houston, TX (location TBD)
For questions, please send an email to bishoptransition@dwgc.org or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Walkabout Videos
1. What is your vision for empowering and supporting the distinct regions in the Diocese and its clergy?
2. How will you guard the Diocese against false teaching and ensure doctrinal faithfulness?
3. Describe your vision regarding the female diaconate, both empowerments and limitations in ministry.
4. Provide your experience in planting churches and your thoughts on how they should be financed.
5. How do you balance liturgical uniformity versus liturgical liberty?
6. What are two of your weaknesses and how do you compensate for them?
1. How do you understand the authority of Scripture? How will it shape your leadership as bishop?
2. What is the bishop’s role in a church plant’s first year? How does that change over the first five years?
3. What is your theological and pastoral position on women in ministry? How will you lead the diocese in this area?
4. What structures or systems (fund raising, church planting, etc.) will you seek to establish to support a healthy diocese?
5. What is your view on biblical spiritual warfare and the role that ministry ought to play in the diocese?
6. What do you see as the difference between serving in the diocese and the province?
1. Our Diocese includes 15 parishes and spans a wide geography. How do you envision being present across the Diocese?
2. What institutional structures are essential for a healthy, missional Diocese?
3. How would you describe your leadership style and how you envision it being lived out as bishop?
4. Describe your understanding of the permanent diaconate. Does it vary based on sex? If so, why?
5. Tell us about a time that you had to prioritize ministries/activities due to limited resources. How did you decide what to pursue/drop?
6. What are your ideas for providing resources for the holistic care for clergy and their families.
7. What metrics and accountability will be used for gauging the health and vitality of diocesan initiatives?
8. How would you lead the diocese to plant more churches in both rural and urban settings?