Bishop's Committee
The Bishop’s Committee is the elected governing body of the congregation. Along with the Priest-in-Charge, the Bishop’s Committee is composed of elected members from the congregation, representing a diverse set of skills and gifts for leadership. In the Episcopal Church, the Bishop’s Committee has responsibility for the “temporal affairs” of the congregation, including the care of our buildings and finances, as well as choosing individuals to fill leadership roles in the congregation, and setting the vision for the congregation, along with the Priest-in-Charge.
If you are interested in serving, please contact any member of the Bishop’s Committee to learn more.
Krista Scott '26
Krista Scott is a Professor in the TCU Theatre Department, a professional director, actor, and dialect coach, and a cradle Episcopalian. She and her husband, Brian Martinson, have been members of St. Christopher’s since 2010. They are the proud parents of two grown children, Sadie, a U.S. Marine Corps captain, and Duncan, an IBM technology specialist.
Krista served on the Vestry from 2014 to 2019, including two years as Junior Warden, during which she led the refurbishment of the sanctuary and improvements to the church’s exterior landscape. She rejoined the Bishop’s Committee in 2023 and has served as Bishop’s Warden for the past two years.
She sings in the choir, serves as a reader, has supported parish fundraising and finance efforts, and is known for baking a pretty darn good pie.
Alice Cruz '28
Alice Cruz grew up United Methodist and became an Episcopalian as an adult when she married Javier. Her family found St. Christopher's during the pandemic and watched online while trying to find a "real" Episcopal church in Fort Worth. They began attending in person just as St. Christopher's was relocating to St. Matthew's.
Alice works as an affordable housing developer. She is married to Javier Cruz and they live in Burleson with their two children, Gabby and Alex.
She is a member of the Finance Committees and serves as assistant Treasurer. She also sits on the Board of Directors for United Community Centers.
Harold Parkey '29
Harold Parkey was baptized and confirmed at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Fort Worth in 1983.
He and his wife, Melissa, met at Christ the King Episcopal Church in 2002 and were married in 2004.
Together they are blessed with seven children, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. They live in northwest Fort Worth and are grateful to call St. Christopher’s their church home — a place where the ineffable love of God becomes tangible and real in community.
Harold has previously served on vestries as both Junior and Senior Warden and has contributed to several parish committees. At St. Christopher’s, he has been involved with the Christoguild/Hands and Heart ministry.
Barbara Greer '28, Senior Warden
Barbara Greer has been an Episcopalian all her life. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Alamogordo, New Mexico, where she later married her husband, Denis. Their two children, Kimberly and John, were also baptized at St. John’s.
Barbara and Denis moved to Fort Worth in 1985 for Denis’ work. Barbara began her career at Cook Children’s Medical Center that same year and served for 30 years, retiring as Nursing Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
After visiting several Episcopal churches in Fort Worth, Barbara and Denis found their church home at St. Christopher’s in 2017, attending on the Sunday of their 50th wedding anniversary. During that service, they received an anniversary blessing and were warmly welcomed into the parish family.
Barbara has served on the vestry at Christ the King Episcopal Church, including one term as Senior Warden. She was later honored to join the vestry at St. Christopher’s. Barbara, Denis, their son, and granddaughters volunteer with Laundry Love and value serving the community together.
In her free time, Barbara enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.
Victoria Reneau '27
Victoria Reneau is a cradle Episcopalian who was raised in the Diocese of West Texas. She was confirmed at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in San Antonio, where she served as an acolyte, lay eucharistic minister, and member of the Junior Daughters of the King. Victoria also spent four summers on staff at Camp Capers, the diocesan summer camp, participated in Happening, and served as a page for Diocesan Council.
She moved to Fort Worth in 2008 to attend TCU and worked diligently to find a strong church home in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. She is grateful to have found her community at St. Christopher’s.
Since joining St. Christopher’s, Victoria has served as an acolyte, lay reader, and leader for Christofolx.
She deeply loves the Episcopal Church and finds great comfort in its liturgy. Becoming part of the St. Christopher’s family has been one of the greatest blessings of the past few years, and she is excited to help shape the parish’s future.
Ben Avilla '28
Ben Avilla was born at Fort Ord, California, and grew up in Monterey. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1985 and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy as an aircraft electrician. Ben served with distinction until May 2007, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.
Since 2012, Ben has been dedicated to serving the community through Meals on Wheels, coordinating
and delivering meals to seniors twice each week. He also serves as a Code Blue patroller with the Fort Worth Police Department.
Ben was baptized on August 16, 1998, at Christ Episcopal Church in Clinton, Maryland, and confirmed on November 21, 1998, at the Washington National Cathedral. He joined St. Christopher’s in 2023 and proudly serves in the hospitality ministry.
Dennis Scogin '27
Dennis Scogin was confirmed at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in December 2021. From his first Sunday, he and his family were warmly welcomed and made to feel at home. Being part of such a warm and inclusive parish community has deepened his faith and brought him closer to God.
Dennis has lived in the Wedgwood area of Fort Worth for 33 years and often says he only wishes he had found St. Christopher’s sooner.
He leads the Hospitality Team and faithfully arrives early each Sunday morning to prepare coffee and help ensure that all who enter feel welcomed and cared for.
Chuck Burrows '29
Raised as a Navy child, Chuck Burrows experienced frequent moves shaped by military life but is grateful to now call Crowley home.
He found stability in Beaumont after his father’s retirement and was confirmed at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where he also sang in the choir. After earning a degree in Communications Science with minors in math and computer science, Army ROTC led him into a career that took him to Italy, Kansas, Texas, Arizona, and Korea. He began in the Infantry, later transitioned to Information Systems, and retired as a major.
Chuck married Theresa in 2006, and together they share five children and six grandchildren. Following his Army retirement, he worked in cybersecurity for the Department of the Army and the National Weather Service. Both he and Theresa will retire from civil service at the end of this year.
Theresa and Priscilla began attending St. Christopher’s in 2021, and Chuck joined in 2022. He became a member of the choir in 2023 and remains actively involved in parish life.
Andy Babbili '27, Bishop's Junior Warden
Andy Babbili is a cradle Episcopalian/Anglican, born in India, to the late Bishop Babbili Prabhudass, and Sarah, of Church of South India, Diocese of Karimnager, India.
Since coming to the United States, Andy has taught Sunday school at St. Andrew's, Emporia, KS.; served as a vestry member at St. John’s in Salina, KS., Christ the King, Fort Worth and St. Christopher’s.
Andy, along with his family members, founded Hopewallah. The nonprofit provides much-needed medical help and other assistsance to the lepers in Hyderabad, India. It was founded in memory of Andy's father, who made it his life's work to help the lepers in Hyderabad. Each year, Hopewallah conducts medical mission camps, distributes walking canes, warm blankets, mosquito nets, groceries and free daily meals to 32 disabled lepers.
