Parish Leadership

Bishop Amy was born and raised across the south, spending much of her childhood in the Carolinas and Louisiana. She became an Episcopalian at St. David’s in Laurinburg, North Carolina, and was later confirmed by Bishop James Brown at Christ Church, Covington, Louisiana. After graduating from Louisiana Scholars’ College, she returned to her home church in Covington to pursue ordination to the priesthood. During this time, she met her husband, Jared. 

On July 10, 2002, Amy was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Charles Jenkins at Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans.  

Bishop Amy spent two years at Trinity before accepting the call as Associate for Children, Youth, and Families at Saint Michael and All Angels in Dallas, Texas. During her seven-year tenure in Dallas, she served the families of the parish and as deputy for the Provincial Synod for the Diocese of Dallas. In 2011, she was called to be the 27th rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Danville, Kentucky. Over her nine years there, she partnered with parishioners to strengthen intergenerational worship, expand outreach ministries, and launch an ecumenical youth group. 

In the summer of 2020, Amy became the 21st Dean—and the first woman to serve as Dean—of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her ministry there included building a community garden and establishing a mid-week intergenerational worship service. In total, she served 23 years as a priest before being elected the ninth bishop of The Diocese of West Missouri on November 9, 2024. She was consecrated on May 3, 2025, by The Most Rev. Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. 

Bishop Amy and Jared have been married for more than 25 years. They are the proud parents of three children, two dogs, and one grand-puppy. Outside of ministry, Bishop Amy enjoys knitting, reading, hiking, and long walks. 

Above all, Bishop Amy is energized by the ways the people of West Missouri serve Jesus in their communities. She is confident that the kingdom of God is close at hand and looks forward to discovering all the ways the Holy Spirit is moving in our midst.

As Rector of St. Mary Magdalene, Fr. David serves as pastor, priest, and teacher, equipping the parish for the work of ministry.

A Kansas City native, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and a Master of Divinity from the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Fr. David was ordained to the diaconate in January of 2023 and to the priesthood of July of the same year. He began his ministry at St. Mary Magdalene in January 2025, following his service on the diocesan staff as Missioner for Youth Ministry.

In addition to his parish ministry, Fr. David serves as Dean of the Central Deanery. In this role, he is an ex officio member of the Diocesan Council and the Diocesan Finance Committee. He also serves on the Diocesan Disciplinary Board.

Fr. David is passionate about the Gospel, Christian formation, good coffee, history, and little-known and less cared about information. He lives in Belton with his husband, Zach, and their dogs, Ollie and Pixie.

To get in touch with Fr. David, please call the parish office or email him at frdavidwilcox@gmail.com.

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In addition to his parochial assignment at St. Mary Magdalene, Deacon Brock serves as Chief Operating Officer for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and Chairman of the Board of Saint Francis Ministries (an Episcopal non-profit.)  A rural hospital administrator for more than 21 years in Mississippi, he has served on the board of the NRHA and the regional policy board of the American Hospital Association. Currently a member of the Board of Commissioners of Accreditation Commission for Health Care, he specializes in rural health system development. Brock earned his Master of Public Health degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Using his gifts, he joins with Fr. David in guiding and shepherding the parish in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world around us. He also serves in the worship life of the parish as a servant at the Lord’s Table.

Rebecca Bell serves as organist and Director of Music Ministry for the parish.

She brings a lively skill and spirit and years of talented experience to our unique pipe organ as well as the piano. She supports the choir’s and congregation’s praise.

Marsha Vest assists with the administrative duties of the parish. She is retired from teaching in the Belton grade school system.