CLERGY
Rev. Mark Rudolph
Rector
The Rev. Mark E. Rudolph has been the Rector/Senior Pastor of St. John’s since 2007. Graduating from the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church in 1979, Mark has served churches in Maryland and Pennsylvania. In addition to having been a teacher and a fundraising executive, he also has served as the canon (bishop’s representative) of the Reformed Episcopal Church's church planting and theological education initiative in Germany, while also serving a congregation in Bonn. He also presently serves as the Dean of the Metro-Midatlantic Deanery of the Diocese of Christ our Hope, and is the Secretary of the Board of the Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia. Married to his much better half, Lynn, they have 5 sons and 9 grandchildren.
REV. JAY TRAYLOR
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
A mid-career transitioner to pastoring, Jay did 20+ years in the bar and restaurant business before feeling called to ministry in 2013. After graduating from Reformed Theological Seminary, he has been a pastoral intern and deacon in Washington DC, a pastoral curate in Raleigh, North Carolina, a church planter in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and an assisting priest in another St. John's, this one in Franklin TN.
Jay and his wife Elizabeth are big proponents of Gospel hospitality and a liturgical pattern for life. They post weekday Morning Prayer videos, and practice an open home and an open table whenever possible. Jay is an avid middling golfer, loves cycling and reading. Elizabeth was a professional actor for 25 years, mostly in Atlanta, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Worship Theology from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies.
Together with their son Gus, the Traylors are thrilled to be joining the St. John’s family.
Rev. Ken Cook
Associate Rector
Ken has been on the staff of the St. John’s congregation since 1988. He is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Westminster Theological Seminary (Th.M.). Further graduate theological study occurred at St. Luke’s School of Theology, University of the South. Prior to St. John’s, he was the instructor of religious studies and chaplain at Texas Military Institute, San Antonio, and chaplain at the University of the South, Sewanee, TN. Ken and Margie (M.R.E.) met at GCTS. They pattern their life and ministry at St. John’s (pastoring, Bible studies, pro-life activity, prayer ,education) and with the John Jay Institute after the New Testament ministry couple Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18). Ken is particularly interested in Anglican church history and in the theology of Richard Hooker. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Rev. Bill Kenney
Associate Rector Emeritus
Bill is a long-time member of St. John's. He served St. John’s for many years voluntarily following his retirement from a career in public education.
STAFF
Cindy Kamm
Administrator
Cindy came to St. John’s with over 35 years of office experience in the banking/financial services industry. While she manages the Church Office, preparing and designing the weekly bulletins, posters and flyers are among her favorite duties. She enjoys interacting with the members of the congregation. Cindy lives in Bensalem with her dog, Penny. Her son and daughter-in-law live in Hatboro. When she is away from the Church Office, she likes watercolor painting, reading and making jewelry.