Our Team
Rector
The Rev. Jonathan Tuttle
The Rev. Jonathan “Johnny” Tuttle attended Milligan College and graduated in 2010 with a degree in Humanities and Worship Leadership. Johnny grew up in the Restoration Movement (Christian Churches/Church of Christ), but after studying church history and theology in college, he was drawn to a church rooted in the tradition and liturgy of the historic church. The beauty of the Episcopal Church’s liturgy, specifically in the words of the Book of Common Prayer, provided a language and greater depth to his faith that was rooted in the Scripture and Tradition of Church. He attended Divinity School at Duke University and graduated in 2015 with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree and a certificate in Anglican Studies. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. Johnny was rector at St. John and St. Mark Episcopal Church in Albany, Georgia, before coming to St. Paul’s in June 2019.
The Rev. Chris Harpster
The Rev. Christopher Harpster is serving as Deacon to the Parish of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was ordained as a Vocational Deacon in December of 2007. He serves as the Youth Coordinator for grades 6 through 12, as well as the Christian Education Director. In September 2018, Bishop Brian Cole appointed him as Archdeacon of the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee. Deacon Chris is happily married to wife Deborah, and together they have raised three wonderful children into great young adults! The whole family is very active in the parish and they enjoy calling St. Paul’s their church home.
Deacon to the parish of St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Day School & Kindergarten Director
Melanie Beach
Melanie Beach is the Day School Director. She is a licensed teacher with her Master’s degree from LMU. She has more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, 4 of which were as a Preschool Director in Colonial Heights. She previously worked at Roosevelt Elementary School for three school years as an instructional assistant.
Organist / Choir Director
Greg Lacey
Greg began his association with St. Paul’s in October 2007, when he was hired as organist. His duties were expanded to include directing the parish choir in 2011. Prior to joining the staff at St. Paul’s, Greg had served Episcopal and United Methodist churches in the Tri-Cities area.
You may contact Mr. Lacey via email at moller3x@gmail.com.
Parish Administrator and Communications
Becky McKenzie
Becky McKenzie is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. After many years in administration in insurance and real estate, she found her most enjoyable job as Parish Administrator for St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tampa, FL. Family brought her back to the Tennessee area and to the wonderful parish of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kingsport.
Parish Sexton