Staff

The Rev. Jon Hall, Rector

The Rev. Jon Hall became rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on Feb. 1, 2010. He was previously rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Harrodsburg, Ky., where he was also priest-in-charge and deacon. Father Hall graduated from the Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky., as a Methodist and, after being received into the Episcopal Church, he earned his Diploma of Anglican Studies in 2005 from The General Theological Seminary in New York. “Discipleship rolls its sleeves up and gets dirty at times,” Father Hall says. “And that’s when our faith really matters. When we think we’re out of our own faculties, that’s where faith starts. Church at its best is kind of a beautiful mess. It’s a creative process.”

jhall@stmartinschurch.org
(636) 227-1484, ext. 11

The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assistant Priest

The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis came to St. Martin’s in the fall of 2011 as a part-time assistant priest. Emily was born in Richmond, VA and earned her PhD in Medieval German Literature from Washington University in St. Louis. She went on to attend Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves and was ordained in 2007. Emily also serves as the Vicar for the St. Thomas Church for the Deaf in Kirkwood.

edavis@stmartinschurch.org
636-227-1484, ext. 22

The Rev. Susan Naylor, Deacon

Deacon Susan Naylor is a graduate of the Episcopal School for Ministry and is also a registered nurse. Before coming to St. Martin’s in August of 2010, Deacon Naylor served as a deacon for six years in various congregations, most recently as the Archdeacon for Deacons at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis and as Parish Nurse at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Webster Groves. She is married to Earl Naylor.

snaylor@stmartinschurch.org
(636) 227-1484, ext 17

Heidi Gioia, Director of Youth Ministries

Heidi Gioia joined the staff in February, 2011 as Director of Youth Ministries.  She oversees youth group programming, Sunday school, confirmation and mission trip experiences for middle and high school students. Additionally, she provides support to the college outreach ministry. Her previous work experiences include instruction in a Montessori school and marketing for food companies. She earned her BA in sociology from Carleton College. Heidi and her family are also members of St. Martin’s.

hgioia@stmartinschurch.org
636-227-1484, ext. 21

Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator

Janis was named Communications Coordinator in July 2011 after serving as Christian Formation Director at St. Martin’s for more than three years. She has a master’s degree in Public Affairs Reporting and professional journalism experience in television, print and online news. The Communications Coordinator oversees all internal and external communications for the church, including the website, the monthly newsletter, our Facebook page and church announcements. Janis and her family have been members of St. Martin’s since 2002.

jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org
(636) 227-1484, ext. 18

Earl Naylor, Organist / Director of Music

Earl Naylor joined the staff of St. Martin’s in August 2010 as Music Director where his duties include leading the Sanctuary Choir and the Handbell Choir. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in church music and organ performance at Drake University. He teaches music theory at Webster University and plays on High Holy Days at Temple Emanuel in Creve Coeur. He is married to The Rev. Susan Naylor and enjoys golfing, cooking, and listening to Irish music.

enaylor@stmartinschurch.org
(636) 227-1484, ext. 16

Janet M. Theiss, Parish Administrator

The Parish Administrator serves as an Administrative Assistant to the Rector. Included in Janet’s responsibilities are: all tax filing and payment of bills, maintains financial records for the Treasurer and (with volunteer assistance) counts and deposits all contributions to the parish. Additionally she schedules all use of facilities, maintains the church data base and the master St. Martin’s calendar, and prepares the Sunday bulletin.

jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org
(636) 227-1484, ext. 10

Tom Warrington and Susan Cupini, Sextons
St. Martin’s has two part-time sextons who clean and maintain the buildings of the parish and set up for the various worship services and meetings.

Contact the Sextons through St. Martin’s at (636) 227-1484 or by email at stmartin@stmartinschurch.org and type Sexton in the subject line.