William Stuart-Lee
Introduction
Since Pastor Clancy announced his pending retirement, the Rector Search Committee has been diligently seeking the will of God in finding the next spiritual leader of Church of the Holy Spirit. Candidates underwent a rigorous vetting process, including interviews, testimonies, and listening to sermons, culminating in a week long site visit. After prayerful consideration, the Search Committee unanimously recommended one candidate to the Vestry for approval. The vestry and Bishop Chris Warner confirmed the Search Committee's recommendation.
William Stuart-Lee
It is a delight to introduce our next Rector of Church of the Holy Spirit, The Rev. William Stuart-Lee!
After growing up as the son of a priest in the Church of England, William fell in love with Jesus in his early twenties. He sensed a call to leave his career as a corporate lawyer in the City of London and enter into full-time ministry.
After training at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, William became a priest in the Church of England. He is part of the large Charismatic evangelical grouping in the Church of England and is passionate about healing and the prophetic. He is Biblically orthodox and loves to teach Scripture. William has previously worked for two churches in London, UK - Christ Church Fulham and Holy Trinity Brompton (where the Alpha Course originated). William is currently ministering in a vibrant Church of England parish in the center of Oxford called St. Aldates.
William has been married to Rebecca for 13 years. Rebecca has an arts background with two master’s degrees in English and drama. She had a career in fundraising with various arts organizations in London before deciding to be a stay-at-home mom for their two small children, Peter and Eleanor. Rebecca has been active in healing ministry and in several departments related to her degrees while working at Holy Trinity Brompton.
Though they currently live in England, it is clear to the family that they are called to serve and live in the United States. The process for obtaining a Visa has already been initiated. Please pray that the Visa process is completed quickly.
Greetings from the Stuart-Lee Family
“It is an immense privilege to be called to serve you all as the next Rector of Church of the Holy Spirit. As a family we are so excited to be joining such a welcoming and prayerful community. We come with a passion for Jesus, and a desire to journey with you deep into his love, power and transforming presence. Please pray for us as we prepare for this significant transition.”
- William Stuart-Lee