John Boyd
John Boyd is a 13 year member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge. He resides in Baton Rouge with his wife Irene. He has three children, Ian (25), Sarah (22) and Alexis (20). He also is the proud grandfather to Isibealla (almost 3). While at Trinity, John has been active in many ministries (LEM, Usher, Outreach Committee Chairman, Stephen’s Minister, EFM, School of Ministry, etc.). While chairing the Outreach Committee he has been involved with the Youth Oasis, Trafficking Hope, Holy Grill and many other activities.John has felt a call to the diaconate for several years and has been actively pursuing that calling for the last few years. He is now ready to embark on the next step of his journey with formation education beginning in September at Iona in Mississippi. There are many aspects of the formation process that John is looking forward to, a deeper education in the study of Jesus and the Episcopal Church, the personal growth that will come with learning new things and meeting new people and ultimately the skills and growth necessary to serve Jesus, the Episcopal Diocese, and of course the people that he meets along the way in a more intimate and beneficial way.
Joey Clavijo
Joseph Clavijo (Joey) is a member of St Georges Episcopal Church in New Orleans. He is a member of the choir, leads Sunday morning prayer, and serves as acolyte, altar guild, and as a member of the Bible study group. He works with the Dragon Café, a feeding ministry of St Georges. Joey has served as chair of the stewardship team for several years.Outside the doors of the church, Joey serves as Eucharistic minister to the sick, and participates in monthly services at Poydras Home. He works with Grace at the Green Light, another homeless outreach. He works with Episcopal Relief and Development, and is a member of the diocesan stewardship consulting team and has recently served with the assessment support team.
“As I enter formation, I most look forward to learning. Being open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, who speaks to me in prayer and in community with others I am privileged to join on this journey”.