the staff

Father Heying served parishes in Texas and Tennessee before coming to Forest, Virginia. He is married to Cindy, a special education teacher.  They have three children: Mary Grace, John Luke, and Patrick.  He has strong interest in connecting all Christians to ministry and developing leadership.

Jettie Harris, Organist

With experience as organist and choral conductor, Jettie brings to her ministry a vital faith in Jesus Christ and love for "the beauty of holiness." She recently published her memoirs, God's Song: Finding Truth in Music (Liberty Univ. Press, 2010), and she continues her lifelong avocation as a pilot.
 

Chris Frank, Parish Secretary

Chris has served Saint Stephen's for some fifteen years.  She and husband Ken have three wonderful grown daughters and Penny, a pampered but pious dog that is often seen around the church office.

Holt Messerly, Sexton

Holt has cleaned the church for five years and is often seen taking award-winning pictures of our parish life as well as maintaining the church's website.