The Ordination of Anthony Kevin Isley
to the Sacred Order of Deacons Saturday, May 20, 2023
The Ordinand:
Anthony “Kevin” Isley is the husband of Nichole Alene Isley. After marriage he and Nichole extended their family and he is the father of two sons Jacob and Oliver. He and enjoys playing video games, lacrosse, and fishing with them. Kevin lovingly carries on the family tradition of dragging both of sons out to work in the garden.
Kevin is the son of Charles D. (Deceased) and Sylvia E. Isley. His sister Amber I. Clemmer, is married to Russell Clemmer and they have two children, Nathan and Hope. Kevin has one brother, through which he has a nephew, Hunter, and two nieces, Bailey and Olivia.
Kevin recounts from his earliest memories being taught to love and fear the Lord. His Christian formation includes his mother and father faithfully bringing the family to Andrews Memorial, an Independent Baptist Church, under the shepherding of the Rev’d Tommy Willis (deceased), the Rev’d Doug Roberts (deceased), and the Rev’d Brandon Rouse. In Tennessee, his formation included loving oversight and pastoral care from the Rev’d Dr. Kevin Chiarot, at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA). In Houston, he transitioned to the Anglo-Catholic tradition where he worshiped at St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church (REC) where the Rev’d Fr. Jonathon Trebilco was Vicar.
Upon Kevin’s father being diagnosed with cancer, his family returned home to North Carolina and joined St. John’s Anglican Church. The Rev’d Fr. Sam Steere (deceased), Rev’d Fr. Peter Joslyn, and the Venerable Mark Menees continued to develop and nurture the solid foundation set by so many of Christ’s ministers and flock. He is pursuing a Master of Theological Studies, concentrated in Anglican Studies, at Nashotah House Theological Seminary.
Kevin wishes to express his whole family’s heartfelt appreciation for the love, compassion, generosity, and patience from everyone leading to this moment.
Diocese of the Eastern United States
Anglican Province of America
The Most Reverend Chandler (Chad) Holder Jones, SSC
Presiding and Diocesan Bishop
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