The Right Reverend Frank S. Logue
D.Min., Bishop of Georgia
bishop@gaepiscopal.org
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, where he lived for six years, Frank Logue grew up in Marietta, Georgia. A 1984 graduate of Georgia Southern University, he worked as a photographer for two small daily newspapers in Georgia— the Warner Robins Daily Sun and the Rome News-Tribune. Frank married Victoria Steele in 1985.
Logue was ordained and consecrated as Bishop of Georgia at Christ Church, Savannah, on May 30, 2020. More…
The Reverend Dr. Andrew Harmon
Prior to becoming the forty-second rector of Christ Church, Fr. Drew served as Senior Associate Rector at St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, where he provided strategic oversight for parish ministries, programming, and staff. A native of Baton Rouge, Fr. Drew is a graduate of Millsaps College. He received Masters degrees in Divinity and Ethics from Princeton Theological Seminary and his PhD in Historical Theology from Marquette. In addition to parish ministry, Fr. Drew has worked in university ministries, retirement community chaplaincy, and as an undergraduate theology instructor. While at Princeton, Fr. Drew met his wife, Anna, an elementary school teacher who also holds a Masters in Divinity. They have three daughters.
The Reverend Samantha K. McKean
Associate Rector
samantha.k.mckean@ccesavannah.org
The Rev. Samantha McKean grew up in a one-stoplight town in rural central Ohio. She was raised in the Baptist church and went on to study Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College (IL). Her college years were a rich time of exploring many different strands of the Christian tradition; by the time she graduated in 2013, she had found her home in the Episcopal Church. She graduated with her M.Div. from Duke Divinity School in 2017, and was her class’ recipient of the Jameson Jones Preaching Award. From there, she moved to Savannah to work and serve at Christ Church Episcopal, where she happily remains. She was ordained in 2019. Samantha lives with her husband, Garrett, their daughter, Vera, and their rescue dog, Murray. She has a passion for preaching, writing, and the delightful strangeness of the Bible.
The Reverend Dr. Bertice Berry
Deacon
Bertice Berry is a sociologist, author, mother, grandmother, lecturer, storyteller, and story curator. She received her B.A. from Jacksonville University in Florida and her M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from Kent State University in Ohio. She was ordained to the diaconate on April 13, 2024 at Christ Church.
During Covid, Bertice reached out to friends and family by posting a series of uplifting storytelling videos on Facebook. These videos went on to be seen and shared by tens of thousands of people across many social media platforms, forming an online community of storytelling and support. During this time, she and her family also made over 30,000 fabric masks for hospitals, businesses, and those in need across the United States.
Bertice says that her overriding gift and joy is striving at every moment to be who God calls her to be. Christ Church is blessed by her ever-joyful, caring spirit and by her reminder that all of us are brothers and sisters on God’s team.
George H. Fergus
Director of Music
george.fergus@ccesavannah.org
George Fergus was the Associate Director of Music and Chorister Program Director at Washington National Cathedral before coming to Christ Church. He maintained an active schedule of rehearsals and services in the cathedral’s music program, as well as appearing on the cathedral’s online stream of worship services and recitals, including the annual Christmas Day, Easter Day, and Independence Day concerts. More…
John Audette
Director of Children and Youth Ministries
john.audette@ccesavannah.org
Before joining Christ Church, John built a diverse career in education, business, and outdoor leadership. Most recently he worked as a public school substitute teacher, and holds a provisional teaching certification in Georgia. Prior to his transition into education, John spent over two decades in the business world as a founder, CEO, and strategic advisor to biotechnology and software startups. During that time he also served as a youth athletics coach for multiple sports across elementary and middle school.
John also taught scuba diving to youth and adults in Maui, and has earned certifications as an EMT, Wilderness First Responder, and Avalanche Professional, and is currently pursuing his USCG Master Mariner license. John holds a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Science from the University of Oregon.
John and his wife, Suzanne, a landscape architect, share a love for the Lowcountry’s natural beauty, which they enjoy exploring with their three children—Jack, a college junior studying viticulture; Alexandra, a college freshman studying pre-law; and Max, a high school junior—and their three dogs, Forrest, Doug, and Fred.
Tara Bell
Director of Finance and Administration
tara.bell@ccesavannah.org
Our Director of Finance and Administration is Tara Bell, and she comes to us with a strong background in finance and accounting, including at Goldman Sachs. More recently, she has garnered experience in church finance and administration, at both Lutheran and Episcopal churches. Her familiarity in the worlds of church and finance are a unique combination, making Tara an exceptional fit for this role. She brings with her enthusiasm, expertise, a sense of collaboration, and excitement for Christ Church's future. She’ll be working closely with the rector, staff, treasurer, and Finance and Endowment Committees, and with the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Suzanne Phillips Smith
Parish Administrator
office@ccesavannah.org
Our Assistant Director of Administration Suzanne Smith started at Christ Church on July 5, 2022. She has been working in church administration for more than 20 years, and we are very fortunate to have her expertise, professionalism, and warm personality.
Charles L. Epps
Sexton
Charles Epps has served at Christ Church since March 2020, where each week he fulfills duties essential to the running of our church. He opens the church each Sunday, sets up for meetings and events, polishes brass, changes out the hymn board, keeps the sidewalk and porch pristine, and more. Charles brings professionalism and a kind demeanor to everything he does, and Christ Church is grateful for his work. He recently retired after 26 years at Kroger, and today you’re likely to catch him on Sunday mornings at church or at Publix, where he also works part-time.
The Reverend Patti R. Davis
Deacon Associate
The Rev. Patti Davis, Deacon accepted the call to be Christ Church's deacon in 2012. Patti is a native of Savannah and a graduate of Roanoke College in Virginia with a major in Psychology. She is married to Rod, a retired Naval aviator, and they have two adult daughters. Patti continues her long time ministry in nursing homes by serving as part-time chaplain at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation. Patti has completed Kerygma, EFM, The Virginia Institute for Spiritual Direction, and the North Carolina Deacon Formation Program. She was ordained a deacon in 1999. More…
The Reverend Richard “Max” Maxwell
Priest Associate
The Rev. Richard “Max” Maxwell was born and raised in Midland, Michigan. He received his B.A. from Stanford University, M. Div. from Union Theological Seminary, and S.T.M. from The General Theological Seminary in NYC. After ordination in 1999 and before entering parish ministry, Max tested a monastic vocation at Holy Cross Monastery on the Hudson River. There he met another member of the community, Paul Kline, and the two decided to leave monastic life to explore a life together. More…
The Reverend David C. Seyle
United Methodist Pastor-in-Residence
David was born in Savannah in the Old Candler Hospital in the building that overlooks Forsyth Park. He “met” Claudia in the nursery of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church. The family story is that David’s mother remarked she would someday steal baby Claudia to be the daughter she never had. The need for kidnapping may have been moot as the two children grew up in Savannah, attended Armstrong State, and were married at Asbury Memorial in 1971.
In 1972, the Seyles moved to Atlanta where David took a position as Music Director at a United Methodist Church, while also studying at the Candler School of Theology of Emory University. He earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1975 and his Doctor of Ministry degree in 1976. More…