The Revs. Mib Kelly, Deacon, and Brian Thom, Rector

    Our Rector,
    The Rev. Brian J. Thom

    shown with our recent Deacon,

    The Rev. Mib Kelly


Education
Fr. Brian received his B.S. in Forest Management from Oregon State University in 1980 and his Master of Divinity from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in 1987.  He was ordained to the Diaconate in June, 1987, and to the Priesthood in March, 1988.

Work Experience
Rector, Church of the Ascension, Twin Falls, Idaho, 1991 to present
Assistant Rector, St. Margaret's, Palm Desert, California, 1989-91
Curate, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Portland, Oregon, 1987-89
Summer intern, All Souls Parish, Berkeley, California, 1986
Clinical Pastoral Education, Vacaville Medical Penitentiary, summer 1985
Secretary, Registrar's Office, Oregon State University, 1980-84
Forestry internships, summer 1976-79

Local and Diocesan Activities
Student Assistance Advisory Council, Twin Falls School District, 1992 - 1998
Biomedical Ethics Review Board, Magic Valley Regional Medical Center, 1993 - 2001
General Convention Deputy, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003
Co-chair, Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee, 1997
Chair, Commission on Ministry
President, Magic Valley Interfaith Association
Board of Directors, Planned Parenthood of Idaho

Personal Information
Born on December 1, 1955
Married to Judy since 1978
Daughters: Megan Lindsay ('83) and Melissa Whitney ('87)
Hobbies: golf and chocolate


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