The Rev. Robert Childers
Interim Rector
Rev. Robert Childers, born in Selma, Alabama on October 14, 1954, has devoted his life to both pastoral ministry and community service. A Vanderbilt University graduate with a J.D. from the University of Alabama and an M.Div. from General Theological Seminary, he practiced law before his ordination to the priesthood in 1991. He served parishes in Tuscaloosa, Mentone, and Anniston, AL, and from 2008 until his 2024 retirement, was Rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lookout Mountain, TN. His leadership extended across diocesan ministries in Alabama and East Tennessee, including youth programs, stewardship, constitution and canons, and the Cursillo movement, and he chaired the U.S. Community of the Cross of Nails for Coventry Cathedral. Deeply engaged in outreach, he co-founded the Lobsterfest fundraiser, raising over $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity, and launched the Preschool Friends program for disadvantaged children and parents.
Married to Terry Kahlmus Childers since 1981, they have two children, Rob and Elizabeth.
Max DoVale
Director of Music
Max DoVale is a New Orleans based pianist, composer, and educator. Growing up in California, Max played in jazz groups around the Los Angeles area, playing in country clubs and restaurants, as well as writing and arranging music for local jazz ensembles. He moved to New Orleans in 2017 and received his Bachelor's of Music in Composition from Loyola University New Orleans. He now serves as a piano accompanist on staff for vocalists in Loyola's Jazz and Musical Theatre department.
Max enjoys writing music for orchestra, jazz ensembles, choirs, and other ensembles, as well as scoring films and other forms of media. Max has been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church as their tenor chorister the last three years.
Max enjoys writing music for orchestra, jazz ensembles, choirs, and other ensembles, as well as scoring films and other forms of media. Max has been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church as their tenor chorister the last three years.
Joline LaCoste
Preschool Director
Joline LaCoste’s journey as Director started as a parent here at the Pre-School many years ago. She has served in every capacity of the pre-school. This is her 16th year as Director.
Darlene Fischer
Sexton
