Archbishop Foley Beach serves as the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the South. He was consecrated in 2010 as the first bishop of the diocese. Following his election by the College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), he began his service as Archbishop and Primate of the province in 2014. He completed his term as Archbishop in June 2024. Additionally, Archbishop Foley served as the Chairman of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) from 2018 to 2023. Archbishop Foley continues to faithfully serve as our diocesan bishop. He is married to Allison, and they have two adult children. Archbishop Foley and Allison reside in a suburb of Atlanta.

Bishop Frank Lyons
Assisting Bishop

Bishop Frank assists Archbishop Foley Beach in providing episcopal pastoral care and leadership within the Anglican Diocese of the South. His responsibilities include conducting confirmations and ordinations, guiding the work of the regional deans, and offering support in other areas of leadership and pastoral oversight. Bishop Frank is married to Shawnee, and they have seven adult children. Bishop Frank and Shawnee reside in a suburb of Atlanta.

Mrs. Candace Champness
Diocesan Administrator

Candace serves in the diocesan office, assisting with office management, event coordination, parish relationships, coordination of bishops’ visits, and the ordinand’s process. She is married to Mike, and they have two children currently in college. Candace and Mike reside in a suburb of Atlanta and have been members of Holy Cross Anglican Cathedral since 2005.

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Canon Sean George
Canon to the Ordinary & Director of Communications

Canon Sean oversees the ordination process, clergy credentialing, communications, clergy networking and formation, and supports clergy in transition. He also leads the transition processes with our parishes congregations, coordinates diocesan event programming, and manages the diocesan health insurance program. In addition to these responsibilities, he serves as the Dean of the Madhya Kerala Deanery. Canon Sean is married to Cathelene, and they have a miniature long-haired dachshund named Toby, who is often a cheerful presence in the diocesan office.

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Mrs. Chris Johnson
Financial Administrator

Chris oversees the financial operations of the diocese, including budgeting, reimbursement requests, financial reporting, and the coordination of the annual audit. She serves as the liaison for insurance matters, manages compliance requirements, and supports various special projects. Chris is married to Russ, and they have two adult children. She and her husband reside in Oconee County with their cat, Gracie, and their puppy, Gizmo.

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Mrs. Hannah Henderson
Communications Associate

Hannah assists the diocese by sharing parish and ministry partner stories, contributing to editing projects, writing for the diocesan eNews, and supporting online and social media communications. She is married to Josh, and they reside in Nashville, Tennessee, where they are members of St. Patrick’s Anglican Church.

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Canon Chris Sorenson
Canon for Church Planting

Chris oversees the church planting strategy for the Anglican Diocese of the South, providing coaching, assessment, and support for church planting initiatives. He also serves as the Dean of the Chattanooga Deanery and is the Rector of Mission Chattanooga. Canon Chris is married to Angie, and they reside in Chattanooga.

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Kristen Mathews
Assistant to the Canon for Church Planting

Kristen provides administrative support for the diocesan church planting strategy, coaching, and assessment efforts.

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Arkansas-Missouri
(the Very Rev.) Rick L. Moore
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Central Alabama
(the Very Rev.) Michael Novotny
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Chattanooga Area
(the Very Rev.) Chris Sorensen
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Kentucky
(the Very Rev. Dr.) Mark Royster
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Knoxville Area
(the Very Rev.) Aaron Wright
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Memphis Area
(the Very Rev.) Horace Tipton
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Middle/South Georgia
(the Very Rev.) Michael Fry
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Nashville Area
(the Very Rev.) Chris Findley
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Northeast Georgia
(the Very Rev.) Michael Guernsey
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Northwest Georgia
(the Very Rev.) Austin Goggans
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Madhya Kerala
(the Very Rev.) Sean George
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the Rev. Canon George Ivey, Canon Missioner
The Canon Missioner’s role is to be an advocate in our midst for World Missions and missionary activities by and with ADOTS congregations and parishioners throughout the world.
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the Rev. Canon Geoff Hatley, Canon for Spiritual Discernment
Canon Geoff serves the bishops by providing training for special pastoral intervention.
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the Rev. Canon John Roop, Canon Theologian
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Deacon Sandi Harding, Archdeacon
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Canon Jessica Greiner, Canon for Youth and Family Ministries
The Coordinator for Youth Ministry builds relationships between youth leaders in the diocese for the purpose of supporting and encouraging healthy youth ministry in and through the local parish.
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Canon Ty Bragg, Canon for Prayer Ministries
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Mrs. Paulette Ivey, Coordinator for Life Issues
The Coordinator for Life Issues works with Anglicans for Life and Holy Cross Cathedral to raise awareness and inspired activism on behalf of the most vulnerable in our society.
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