Our Vestry

Congregations that have been granted parish status by their diocese are governed by their rector and the vestry. Traditionally, and by canon law, the vestry, consisting of wardens and other members, is the legal representative of the parish “in all matters concerning its corporate property and the relations of the Parish to its clergy,” accept as may be provided by state law or diocesan canons (Constitution & Canons [of] the Episcopal Church, I.14.2). The number of vestry members and term of office varies from parish to parish.

Most vestries have the following officers:
The Presiding Officer is the Rector or Priest-in-Charge.
There are usually two wardens.  The Senior Warden traditionally chairs the Vestry in the absence of the Rector and leads the congregation between Rectors. In many parishes the Senior Warden is a support person for the Rector. The Junior Warden, if chosen, often has a particular responsibility for church property and buildings.
 
A treasurer and secretary or clerk, who may or may not be vestry members, may be chosen.  The treasurer deposits and disburses funds and oversees financial record keeping. The secretary keeps the minutes, gives notices of meetings to the parish, and maintains vestry records.

Senior Warden
Debbie Hilliard

Junior Warden
Josh Beck 

The first Sunday I walked into Christ The King in 2016, I  knew I had found my church home. I am currently Senior Warden, and I also am in charge of the Security Personnel. Before that, I was the Junior Warden for two years. I recently joined our new chapter as a member of the Daughters of the King.
I was born in upstate NY, one of six children. I joined the US Navy from 1973 to 1976. After finishing my time in the Navy, I was able to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a Police Officer, where I worked for the Federal Government for 32 years as a civilian Police Officer on military installations. I moved to Lakeland, FL in 2011 after retirement. I enjoy helping my family, friends, and neighbors and spending time with my friends where I live. I love working outside. I love going to flea markets and yard sales. I enjoy spending time with my partner and our dog. I love going to the Women's Night Out. We always have a great time and there are lots of laughs.

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Parish Administrator
Jo Ann Tatlian

Treasurer
Carmen Ready

Baptized and raised a Lutheran, I became an Episcopalian in 2016. I became a member of Christ the King, and was asked to serve as the church secretary in 2017.  In 2018 my position title was changed to "Parish Administrator". 
My business career started at Merrill Lynch a stock investment company, in 1971, but in 1973, I was challenged by my pastor to apply for a secretarial position at the Synod Office (equivalent to the Diocese in the Episcopal church).  I was blessed to serve on the staff of the Metropolitan New York Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for 30 years, working with 4 Bishops, and retired from there in 2004. We then moved to Florida. My husband Deacon Ed and I have a blended family of 4 children, two son in laws, and one granddaugther. 

​​I currently serve as the Treasurer. I was born a cradle Episcopalian in Skowhegan, Maine. My family moved to Florida when I was a teenager.  I graduated from Lakeland High 
School and attended Polk Community College. I have been married to William (Ronnie) Ready for almost 39 years. We have one daughter, Jennifer who is married to Curtis Wright, they are both employed by Publix Corporation.  We have 2 beautiful grandchildren, Aidan and Keira.
I worked in the banking field for 43 years before retiring to take care of our granddaughter, Keira, when she was born.  I have attended Christ
the King almost since it's inception in 1985.  

Jessica Beck

Cliff Greene

Jessica Beck was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Salisbury, Maryland before moving to Lakeland in 1989.  Upon moving here her family decided to start attending St, Stephens Episcopal Church right down the street from their house.  In 1990 Jessica was received into the Episcopal faith.  After her wedding to Joshua Beck in 1999 the couple moved to the north part of Lakeland and began attending Christ the King and have been active at the church since their arrival.  Jessica has been a part of children's ministry, head of the acolytes, Co-ordinator for VBS, an usher, a reader and performs morning announcements.  She has been a part of the Boars Head Festival, Car Shows, and coordinated Fall Festivals and other celebrations.  After serving her 3 year term on Vestry Jessica was elected to an additional 3 year term as she feels that God has called her to lead the church on vestry.

Cliff and his wife, Debbie Greene moved to Florida in 2018 and joined Christ the King Church at approximately the same time.  Cliff is a retired attorney who now lives in Lakeland.  Since joining Christ the King Church he has been involved with the Endowment Fund Committee, the Choir, and the annual Boars Head production. He has also helped with the annual Car Show and assorted work parties.
Prior to moving to Florida he attended St. Peters Episcopal Church in Freehold, New Jersey, where he served two terms on the Vestry and served as Rectors Warden. He also served as the Finance Chairman for a capital campaign to raise funds to rebuild the Church roof.  He is a life long Episcopalian and hopes his experience can be a benefit to Christ The King Church.
 

​Alice Bradshaw
I became a member of this congregation in 2018.  Since then it has been a privilege to be of service whenever I have been asked. 
I worked the Hot Dog booth at our last Car Show. I have been an usher for the past several years.  I have volunteered during church clean up days. And I am a liaison with the AA groups which use the church facilities for their meetings. 
My background includes:
Several years of college; never graduated.
Two years of Peace Corps service in Venezuela.  Several years of helping Mexican immigrants with completing paperwork to establish permanent resident status.  Administrative Assistant to a University Vice Chancellor.  Was a member of a search committee for an administrative position at the University level. I headed up a search committee at Silver Lakes community for two new board members just this past year.
I am involved in my church, my community and other outside interests. I feel confident that I would be able and willing to share my experience, strength and hope with other members of the Vestry. I believe that God is guiding me in this very important decision.  And that I will serve at his wishes. 

Sharon Rogers​
Sharon knew from when she first attended Christ the King that she found her church.  She has attended Christ the King since 2011,   Raised Methodist and a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College she was confirmed into the Episcopalian faith in 1966. She has taught confirmation classes in Michigan and here.  She has worked the car show, Boars Head, etc and is also a Lector and Lay Eucharist Minister at our worship services. She is in her 2nd year of vestry.