FOUNDER/ON-BOARDING CERTIFIED

The Venerable Jennifer McKenzie, a 2004 graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), has been working as a priest in the Episcopal Church since 2005. Before becoming ordained, she served churches in California, Virginia, and D.C. as a parish administrator, youth worker, and seminarian.

In 2015, she was collated as Archdeacon of Wigan & West Lancashire, a senior cleric in the Liverpool Diocese (UK), where she oversaw the mission and ministry of 60 parish churches and missions and was a canon at Liverpool Cathedral. She returned to the US permanently in 2021 and is serving part-time as Dean’s Advisor for New Initiatives at VTS and is the founder of Church Re-Imagined, a consulting firm that is all about transforming churches and the people who lead them.

Jennifer’s husband, Ken, serves on the vestry of All Saints in Sunderland, Maryland. They are parents of three young adults, two cats, and a very large puppy

SENIOR CONSULTANT

A bold and passionate lay leader, Melissa Rau has helped churches and organizations shift their culture and live more fully into what God has called them to be and do. Specializing in church-wide strategic visioning and planning, she understands formation, discipleship, and congregational development to be some of the more essential pillars in strengthening Christian communities.

Rau has worked (or is currently working) with organizations such as Bexley Seabury Seminary, the Episcopal Church Foundation, and countless dioceses, parishes, and other faith communities throughout the Episcopal Church and beyond. One of her favorite things she gets to do is host For People with Bishop Rob Wright, a popular faith-based podcast with the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.

Her joyful outlook and abiding faith in God aren’t jaded by her perpetual state of hopeful dissatisfaction. Melissa believes the church to be the most effective vehicle for sharing the power of God’s love if only we pull ourselves together and do more of the things that matter and way less of the things that don’t.

Married in 1999, Melissa’s life-partner, Mike, is an Episcopal priest and rector at St. Mark’s in Venice, Florida. They have three young-adult children together. When she’s not working, Melissa is probably reading a book, gardening, hanging out with her family and friends, or cuddling with Francis and/or Philly—her labradoodles.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Augusta McKenzie is the administrative assistant and social media manager for us at Church Re-Imagined.

In this position, Augusta works closely with the other staff and our clients. She serves as the primary contact for logistical questions in regards to invoices and setting up out of state On-Boarding. She provides technical and social media support for our team. Augusta assists with the coordination of various activities, conferences, and workshops.

Augusta joined Church Re-Imagined in late 2022. She’s been working and living in Richmond, VA since 2021. Prior to her position with us, she’s worked with plants, vintage furniture, and even spent years volunteering with the elephants at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Typically she can be found drinking matcha and hanging out with her cat, Archer!

ASSOCIATE/CONSULTANT

With over two decades of experience in ministry, The Rev. Canon Richard Norman brings a wealth of knowledge and unwavering commitment to his role.

As Canon to the Ordinary and Chief of Staff for the Bishop of Southwest Florida, Norman has assisted in various vital areas, including church planting, Hispanic/Latino ministry, campus ministry, and the exploration of innovative church models.

Norman's journey in ministry has taken him across the United States and the Diocese of London, where he's made significant contributions to various parishes and communities. With S.T.M. and M.Div degrees from the General Seminary, specialized training in Congregational Wellness and Stephen Ministry, and proficiency in three languages (French, German, and Spanish), Norman is well-equipped to guide us toward a brighter future in ministry.

Beyond his professional life, Norman and his wife Adrienne, a native of New Zealand, are parents to two children, Hudson and Olivia. Norman's unwavering dedication to congregational development makes him an invaluable member of our team, and we're honored to have him by our side.