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.

Max has served as the Assistant Rector at Church of the Incarnation in NYC and Rector of Grace Church, Hartford, Connecticut. Feeling called to the ministry of Interim Rector, Max has served in this role in congregations in Connecticut, New Jersey, and two different congregations in Florida. Upon retirement in September of 2021, Max and Paul, his spouse, moved to Savannah with their dog and cat, and soon joined Christ Church where they look forward to being part of the community. As a Priest Associate, Max will periodically be part of Sunday worship and share his gifts with our congregation with a particular interest in Spiritual Direction and the relationship of care.