July 20

The Rev. Geoff Evans, Canon to the Ordinary

Geoff Evans serves as the Canon to the Ordinary at the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama since January 2022. Prior to this role, Geoff was the Rector at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church from February 2014 to December 2021 and served as the Associate Rector at Saint Mary's on the Highland's Episcopal Church from June 2010 to February 2014, focusing on outreach, young adult and family ministries, and worship coordination. Geoff Evans holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Virginia Theological Seminary, earned between 2007 and 2010, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, obtained from 2003 to 2006.

July 27

The Rev. Cameron Nations, Canon for Vocations and Community Engagement

The Rev. Nations brings over a decade of experience in ordained ministry, clergy development, and vocational discernment. In this role, he collaborates closely with the Bishop and the Canon to the Ordinary to identify, form, and nurture new leaders for ministry. He provides formation and theological education for current clergy and lay leaders, enriching the spiritual life and leadership within the diocese. His vision for vocation is deeply rooted in the understanding of the nature of the church found in Paul’s letters, that the church is the body of Christ, and that every member of the body is integral to the whole. He is married to Carly, who is currently pursuing her PhD in English at the University of Texas. They have a three-year-old daughter, Cece, as well as two dogs, Arthur and Rupert, and a cat named Mabel. 

August 3

The Rev. Kelley Hudlow

Instructor of Preaching

As an Instructor for Preaching, Kelley guides students through the nuances of effectively communicating the gospel across diverse contexts, emphasizing attention to marginalized communities and contemporary societal issues. She also participates in Field Education courses and serves as a faculty mentor in the seminary’s innovative competency-based degree program. She is a preacher, storyteller, and occasional printmaker. She has served as the Canon for Vocations and Community Engagement for the Diocese of Alabama. In this role, Kelley worked with people in formation for ordination and lay leaders, directs the diocesan local ministry school, and identifies and develops continuing education offerings for clergy. She also worked to support our diocesan community ministries, including Sawyerville and racial healing pilgrimages. She served as the Lead Documentarian for the Alabama state committee of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Kelley has served as an itinerant preacher, traveling to churches without regular clergy. Kelley has a BA in History and a juris doctorate.