The Rev. Wendy Billingslea came to St. Andrew's to serve as Rector in March, 2001. She previously served as Associate Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Parish in Coral Gables, Florida. Committed to the ministry of "growing churches" and "growing disciples", Wendy has an enthusiastic commitment to congregational development. She has an extensive background in Christian education for all ages, and has a special commitment to children and youth. Wendy and her husband, Art, have three daughters - two in college and one preparing to enter high school. Wendy has been an Episcopalian all her life and believes the Episcopal Church to be a wonderful avenue for living out one's Christian life.

Bob Hamilton has been the Assisting Priest at St. Andrew's for the past fifteen years. Bob describes his relationship with St. Andrew’s as one “in which they allow me to show up on Sundays and other occasions and act like a priest. It is a role and relationship which is deeply important to me.”

Bob’s "real" full-time work is as Director of Pastoral Care and Education Services for the Moses Cone Health System. He has been in this role for almost 25 years. Ordained in 1971 as a priest, in the Diocese of Southern Virginia, he did his undergraduate work at High Point University, High Point, N.C.; most of his Master of Divinity work at Duke University Divinity School and finished at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Bob has served as an Assistant at St. John's, Hampton, Va.; and as Rector of St. Barnabas, Richmond, Va. He completed two years of Clinical Pastoral Education, and worked as a Hospital Chaplain in Detroit before accepting the position at Moses Cone. In addition to his work with St. Andrew’s and Moses Cone, Bob also serves with the Commission on Ministry for the Diocese of North Carolina.

Bob and his wife Janet have three children and two grandchildren. They enjoy traveling, especially to the beach, and love "beach dancing."

James Wilson, Choir Director

James Wilson became St. Andrew's choir director in September 2005. He comes to Greensboro from Boston, Massachusetts, where he completed an Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts. Originally from Minneapolis, he completed a Bachelor of Music degree summa cum laude in Voice Performance at The Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut.

Prior to his appointment at St. Andrew's, James was music director of the Boston University Choral Society where in the spring of 2005 he conducted Mendelssohn’s Psalm 95 with the Boston University Choral Society in collaboration with the All Campus Orchestra. Earlier in the year he conducted excerpts of Heinrich Schütz’s Kleine Geistlische Konzerte and Gabriel Fauré’s Messe Basse with the Boston University Women’s Chorus. He has also served as assistant conductor for the Marsh Chapel Choir where he conducted several performances for live radio broadcast with 90.9 WBUR, a National Public Radio affiliate.

As a baritone soloist, James has appeared with the Braintree Choral Society, the Manchester Community Choir of Manchester, NH, the Masterworks Choral of Boston, MA, and the Marsh Chapel Choir at Boston University. Recent solo engagements include the role of Pilatus in J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion, Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass.

In addition to his activities with St. Andrew's, James also sings with the Bel Canto Company, a Greensboro based professional chorus.

Cynthia Shannon began attending St. Andrew’s in 1993 when her family moved here from Richmond, Virginia, where she had served as organist at The Episcopal Church of the Creator. She joined the choir and became assistant organist under Ivan Battle. When Mr. Battle left, she became organist for the church. Cynthia serves as children’s music director, chair of the Worship Team, and is a member of the Altar Guild.

As a volunteer in Greensboro, Cynthia leads two Girl Scout troops and works for the Servant Center Grocery Assistance Program. She homeschools her four children and is very involved with the Lunch Bunch Learners.

Susan Matthews joined St. Andrew's in August 2000 and has been with us during the transition period of interim priests and the hiring of a new rector. A Greensboro native, she received her B.S. in Biology from Meredith College in Raleigh. Susan is married to Mark, and has two children, Rachel and Taylor. They live in the Summerfield area and attend Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Susan really enjoys being at St. Andrew's! She feels blessed to have two church families.

Joan rejoined the church staff in 2003 after being away for 2 years. She grew up in Greensboro, was a member of St. Andrew's and was married in the church. Joan earned B.S. degrees from Appalachian State University in Finance and Greensboro College in Accounting. She and her husband David have two children. They live in Summerfield and attend Center United Methodist Church.

Ann came back to St. Andrew’s in June 2001 and joined the staff in May of 2002. Being the daughter of The Rev. Carl Herman, rector of St. Andrew’s for 32 years, Ann was born and brought up at St. Andrew’s so this is indeed home for her.

Ann received her degree in Special Education from Greensboro College and taught at McIver School in Greensboro. After teaching for ten years, Ann made a career change and became a travel agent. Eleven years later, Ann along with a partner opened her own travel agency, Travel Directions Inc., which was open for ten years. With the travel industry facing uncertain times, the decision was made to close the agency before being forced to close. Ann continues to travel and has recently made a move to a new townhome which she enjoys with her dog, Andy. She is involved in many areas of the St. Andrew’s community and is so happy to have come back “home”.