St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev. Fr. Ryan Williams as the new rector, effective October 1, 2024.

Fr. Williams is an alumnus of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO, and holds a degree from Duke Divinity School. Additionally, he has earned a certificate of Anglican Studies from the Bishop Kemper School of Ministry.  He most recently served as the long-term supply priest for both St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Bolivar and Saint Thomas a’ Becket Episcopal Church in Cassville.