LEADERSHIP
CLERGY
The Rev’d Stephanie Jenkins
Rector
The Rev’d Stephanie Jenkins, Rector of Saint Andrew’s - Lawton, grew up in southwest Oklahoma, with both sides of her family shaped by their Oklahoma roots. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma - BA Sociology (2000) and Episcopal Divinity School – Cambridge, MA - Master of Divinity (2010). Ordination followed July 2010.
She has served as a curate, Saint Luke’s-Bartlesville, OK; assistant, Saint Peter’s-Weston, MA; Episcopal Diocese of Kansas - Campus Missioner, in addition to mothering Henry, age 13, and Cora age 11. ​​
Oklahoma’s red dirt, open skies, rolling plains, strong winds, springtime storms followed by summer heat and the welcome cool winds of fall are home like no place else to Rev’d Stephanie.  Growing up, she was shaped by the love filled community of Christ followers worshipping together at All Saints’ Episcopal Church at the corner of 9th & Cedar in Duncan in all their theological variety. There she experienced firsthand God’s unconditional love and belonging.  Were it not for the faithful at the corner of 9th & Cedar in Duncan, she’s not sure where else she would have gotten such an expansive experience of God’s all encompassing love growing up in rural southwest Oklahoma. This way of loving remains a crucial voice in our corner of the world, and is her greatest aspiration for Saint Andrew’s - to be an inclusive Christ centered community open to the power of the Holy Spirit right here in the Lawton/Ft. Sill community.
STAFF
David Gabriele
Organist/Pianist
David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music. He was drawn to Saint Andrew's eleven years ago by the idea of not only saying we welcome everyone, but practicing inclusiveness. Since his arrival in the community, David has sung with the choir, participated as an Education for Ministry student, participated and led adult education, and served as a Vestry member. Since 1985, David has worked in the behavioral health field since 1985; David recently retired and now volunteers as our parish administrative assistant.
VESTRY
Blake Dutcher
Senior Warden
Blake was born and raised in Lawton, OK, and has lived here his whole life. He graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, MO, and continued his studies at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. After law school he spent four years on active duty with the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps entering the private practice of law after. A cradle Episcopalian, Blake is a life-long member of St. Andrew's, as were his parents and grandparents before him. Blake and his wife Ruth are the parents of three grown children, each of whom was raised within this church family, and are grandparents to an ever-growing gaggle of absolutely delightful, well-mannered, perfectly behaved, and obviously above-average grandchildren.
Tom Love
Junior Warden
More info coming soon ...
Class of 2026
Paul James
Paul moved to Lawton in the summer of 2020 to serve as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Cameron University. Coming to St. Andrew's from the Evangelical tradition, Paul struggled for many years with his former church's theology surrounding inclusion and acceptance of all. After one Sunday attending St. Andrew's and meeting the rector, he was hooked! He and his two children, Charlotte and Wesley, were baptized in the Episcopal tradition on Easter of 2021 and received the Sacrament of Confirmation later that year. Along with his service on the Vestry, Paul participates actively in worship services through music.
Carla Wade
Carla and her husband Jerry joined St Andrews almost two years ago. They were attracted to the idea that the church is very welcoming to everyone and have really enjoyed their time here. Carla is a member of the Altar Guild and has served on the vestry. She was a medical technologist for 25 years before changing careers to become a science teacher. She is now retired from teaching, but helps with the family business.
Class of 2027
Lane Hooton
Lane is the Chief Operating Officer for the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma and has been in that position since 2007. Prior to coming here, Lane was involved in healthcare management with several corporations and facilities providing oncologic care.   An Episcopalian since 2004 Lane was a member of St. Andrew’s of Ft. Worth, Texas before coming to Southwest Oklahoma.   After moving to Lawton in 2007, Lane attended several local and area churches before coming back to the Episcopal church for good. He feels that the liturgy and consistency of the Church creates an atmosphere that allows for an ever improving relationship with God and community.  Lane and his wife Lisa are strong advocates of St. Andrew’s and are committed to helping the Church grow and thrive.
Harriet Lugo
Born in Delaware, my family moved to Lawton when I was in jr high. Â I graduated from Eisenhower, and Cameron. I lived in Germany for over 11 yrs. Â I Â worked for DoD for over 37 yrs, I retired 3 yrs ago in New Jersey, where I lived for the past 30 yrs. Â It was bittersweet, to leave a place that called home for so long, but here I am back in Lawton,with family. Â Saint Andrews has become my church home with wonderful people that I now consider part of my family.
Class of 2028
Linda Neal
Linda is proud to have dedicated decades of service to the Lawton community and the State of Oklahoma. She continues her commitment to civic and cultural life through active roles with the Lawton Community Foundation, Lawton Community Theatre, the City of Lawton Parks and Recreation Department, and as a member of the Vestry at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. She has been married to Larry Neal for over 50 years. They raised three kids in Lawton and now she loves sharing it with her six precious grandchildren. She has held leadership roles with numerous organizations, including serving as President of the Lawton Junior Service League, Lawton Fort Sill United Way, and the Lawton Public School Foundation. At the statewide level, she served as President of the Oklahoma State Chapter of P.E.O., as both Trustee and President of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, and as a member of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Board.
Carl Ryker
Carl was born in Lawton and has lived here all his life. After graduating from Cameron University he began a career within Lawton Public Schools. He spent 39 years teaching and coaching at Lawton High. He tagged on three more years at Elgin High for good measure. He taught English and history and coached baseball, football, and cross country. He and his wife Nicki, when they are not home with their two furry children, greatly enjoy traveling extensively. Carl and Nicki came to St. Andrew's after disappointing experiences at other churches. They truly. believe they have found their "forever" home in St. Andrew's.
Jimmy Lee
Treasurer
Jimmy has been a member of St. Andrew's for more than 20 years. He has served as treasurer of St. Andrew's for 6 years.