Anglican Diocese Announces New Clergy Appointments Across The Bahamas

The Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks & Caicos Islands is pleased to announce a new slate of clergy appointment as communicated by The Rt. Rev’d Laish Zane Boyd, Diocesan Bishop.

These appointments reflect the Diocese’s ongoing service to pastoral care, spiritual leadership, and the development of future clergy across its parishes and educational institutions. Clergy have been entrusted with new assignments in Nassau, Grand Bahama, North Andros, and Exuma, bringing fresh energy and continuity to the Church’s mission.

“Please join me in praying for these persons and for ministry in their new assignments,” Bishop Boyd encouraged in his official correspondence.

The following appointments take effect between August and October 2025:

Clergy Appointments Effective 2025

Rectors

• Fr. Kirkland Russell
  Rector, Pro Cathedral of Christ the King, Freeport, G.B.
  (Effective October 1, 2025)

• Fr. Chester Burton
  Rector, St. Stephen’s, Eight Mile Rock, G.B.
  (Effective October 1, 2025)

• Dr. Kari Marcelle
  Rector, St. Gregory’s Church, N.P.
  (Effective September 1, 2025)

• Fr. Eric Miller
  Rector, Holy Spirit, N.P.
  (Effective September 1, 2025)

School Chaplains & Faculty

• Fr. Neil Nairn
  Chaplain & Dean of Students, St. Anne’s School, N.P.
  (Effective August 25, 2025)

• Fr. Peter Ferguson
  Chaplain & Dean of Students, St. John’s College, N.P.
  (Effective August 25, 2025)

• Fr. John Pinder
  Math Teacher, Bishop Michael Eldon School, G.B.
  (Effective August 25, 2025)
  Also appointed Priest-in-Charge, St. Michael & St. Nicholas, East End, G.B.
  (Effective October 1, 2025)

Assistant Curates

• Deacon Joshua Davis
  Assistant Curate, Pro Cathedral of Christ the King, Freeport, G.B.
  (Effective September 1, 2025)

• Deacon Lamar Nottage
  Assistant Curate, St. Agnes Church, N.P.
  (Effective September 1, 2025)

• Deacon Preston Pinder
  Assistant Curate, Christ Church Cathedral, N.P.
  (Effective September 1, 2025)

Other Appointments

• Dr. Travis Fernander
  Priest-in-Charge, St. Margaret’s, North Andros
  (Effective September 8, 2025)

• Fr. Cameron Saunders
  Associate, Christ Church Cathedral, N.P.
  (Effective October 1, 2025)

Each appointee brings with them a record of faithfulness, service, and dedication to the Church’s mission and community. We pray that God may continue to guide them in their service and bless the parishes, schools, and communities they are called to serve.