Our Local Leadership at Saint John’s
Clergy Leaders
Father James Linton: Rector
Father James Linton was raised in a home that made faith in Christ a priority. He knew Jesus from childhood and knew he was going to be a pastor as early as High School. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters of Theology (Th.M) in 2009. He was ordained a priest in the ACNA in August of 2012.
Father James is passionate about those who are far from God coming to saving knowledge of Jesus. He also has a heart to see God’s kingdom come, bringing justice to the outcast and the oppressed.
Father James lives with his wife Ileana, his five children Grace, Augustine, Zoe, Malachi, and Israel, and his crazy dog, Aslan. He enjoys running, hiking, reading, writing, and drinking or brewing craft beer.
father Andrew Rutkowski: curate
Andy Rutkowski is a Curate serving as a minister at St John’s Anglican Church. He grew up as an Air Force brat and then a missionary brat, spending about a third of his childhood overseas, where he developed a strong faith and love for other cultures. In 2017, he discerned a call into the Anglican priesthood, after a 20 year career in the Airforce. He currently works as an Air Force Civilian at Hill AFB. He has a passion for Church History, the Church Fathers, Scripture, the vulnerable, and being a witness to the Gospel. He lives with his wife Jen, and is three boys, Ben, Luke, Mark. He enjoys spending time on adventures with his family, running, and reading.
Other Leaders
Brian Ericson, Connection Coordinator
Emily Schmuckal, Music Director
Suzanne Sandoval, Adminstrator
the vestry
The Vestry is our fiduciary oversight board which manages the business matters of the Parish and supports Father James in planning and prayer for the Parish. Vestry members serve three year terms and are nominated and voted on by our membership. Our Vestry Members are:
Jen Rutkowski: Rector’s Warden
Jesse Sandoval: People’s Warden
Harold Wenglinsky
Michelle Scott
Administrator: Suzanne Sandoval