Meet the Rector
The Rev. Jeremy Bradley was called by the vestry of St. Mark’s to be their Eighth rector and was officially installed on March 10, 2024. He was born and raised in Spring, Texas, a suburb outside of Houston. His faith journey began in high school at a local Episcopal church’s youth group. Jeremy served in various roles in the church as a lay minister before he was ordained to the priesthood on January 18, 2023. He earned his undergraduate degree in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies from the College of Biblical Studies in Houston and his Master of Divinity with a concentration on Spirituality from Virginia Theological Seminary. Jeremy and his spouse, Lauren, have been married since 2016. They have two children, along with a cat and a dog. Jeremy is passionate about forming relationships with community members, empowering lay leaders, creating memories with his family, brewing delicious coffee, and loving others as Christ loved us.
Jeremy serves as a campsite director for Camp Allen Summer Camp, as the Liturgist for the Diocese of Texas for Diocesan Council, Clergy Conference, and Deacon Ordination, and on the Alumni Association Executive Committee for Virginia Theological Seminary.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Bible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Favorite Band: Explosions in the Sky
Favorite Sports Team: Houston Astros
Favorite Church Season: Lent
Favorite Local Restaurant: Gino's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Phone: 281-545-1661
Email: jbradley@stmarksfortbend.org
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Meet the Executive Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Hart is a native Texan, born and raised in Houston, Texas. In September of 2002, Kimberly married her husband and they have three children and two grandchildren. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Business Administration in 2009 minor in Accounting.
Kimberly has been with St. Mark’s since 2010. Kimberly makes the Sunday bulletins, newsletters, social media, bookkepper, building manager, up to date church membership and provides the most updated information on the church calendar and website. Kimberly also maintains the building and grounds to makes sure everything is running. If you have any questions about your membership, want to be put on the email list for the newsletter or to add something to the church calendar email Kimberly at office@stmarksfortbend.org and she will be happy to assist you.
Phone: 281-545-1661
Email: office@stmarksfortbend.org
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Meet the Organist & Music Director
Tom Thompson has more than 40 years of teaching experience in piano, organ, vocal coaching, theory, composition, and literature. Thomas C. Thompson, NCTM, has also served in various places of worship. He received two Bachelor of Music degrees (Piano Performance and Theory & Composition) from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, as well as a Master of Music degree (Music Performance & Pedagogy) from the University of Houston.
As a performance artist, he concertizes extensively both solo and collaboratively throughout Texas and other venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia. As an adjudicator, Tom has worked in venues all across the United States (including Hawai'i), as well as in China and Taiwan. His choirs have been featured across the state, as well as in Europe and the United Kingdom. He has been featured on many recordings, both solo and collaborative. Currently, Tom is the Organist & Music Director for St. Mark's Episcopal Church, in Richmond, Texas. He continues to maintain an active private studio and is president of the Independent Music Teachers' Association; he is also a member of the Texas Music Teachers' Association, and he is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) through the Music Teachers' National Association, as well as the American College of Musicians and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. In February of 2008, the Pasadena (Texas) Philharmonic Society bestowed upon him the honor of "Musician of the Year" at their annual fundraiser gala ball.
Additionally, Tom is a freelance composer, arranger, orchestrator, and transcriber. He especially enjoys creating choral and instrumental works, and he frequently creates special music for weddings, memorial services, and other events that require customized music.
Phone: 281-545-1661
Email: tthompson@stmarksfortbend.org
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Meet the Iona Student Serving St. Mark's
Warren Robinson will serve this fall and spring at St. Mark’s as part of his field placement studies at the Iona School for Ministry (www.ionaschool.com). Warren is in his third year of formation, working towards becoming a bi-vocational priest in the Diocese of Texas. The bi-vocational priesthood seeks to serve smaller congregations in the Diocese while making space for postulants like Warren to pursue both his professional and ministry vocation. Warren works in Corporate Communications for a bank as his “day job,” on top of being a husband to Margaret and a father to their two young children, Thomas and Charlotte. He lives in southwest Houston and looks forward to learning from Rev. Bradley and being a part of the St Mark's Episcopal community over the next year.
Email: wrobinson@stmarksfortbend.org
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Meet the Sexton
Reuben Luna supports the mission of the church by providing for the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of our church buildings and grounds. Rueben has been with St. Mark's since 2014.
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