Pastors

  • Rector (Senior Pastor)

    Walt is a native of SW Virginia and lives in Salem, Va. He is happily married to Bethanne and they have one adult son.

    He’s a graduate of Emory & Henry and Radford University. He has a Master's of Theology from Asbury Theological Seminary. He was a pastor in the Methodist church, but was called to the Anglican Church.

    He strongly believes in the physical, emotional, and spiritual healing available to us through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Steve Kelley Anglican Pastor, Messiah Lutheran Roanoke, messiahroanoke.org

  • Assisting Pastor

    Steve has lived in Roanoke since 2014 and is enjoying retirement in the area. He is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Lorita, and they have two grown daughters and four young grandchildren.

    He graduated from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, and attend Reformed Theological Seminary.  He was ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church in 2005. 

    He believes in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit to heal and guide all believers.

Need Prayer?

We know life can get rough sometimes.

If you are in need of comfort and discernment, Father Walt and Father Steve are happy to pray with you or for you from afar.