Teri Quinn Gray

by Cynde A. Bimbi

Bishop Kevin S. Brown is thrilled to announce the appointment of Teri Quinn Gray as the new Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal Church in Delaware, effective May 1, 2024. Building upon the position formerly known as the Canon for Finance and Administration, Teri will be responsible for overseeing the financial, administrative, property, facilities, and other operational support of the diocese. She will bring a wealth of experience and a track record of breaking barriers and spearheading innovative ventures.

Teri’s name is synonymous with shattering glass ceilings, pioneering radical concepts into resilient business ventures, and excelling in the fields of science, engineering, and finance. Her extensive career spans leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies managing budgets exceeding $250 million, as well as serving as the Chief Operating Officer of a rapidly expanding biotech startup. With expertise in finance, human resources, strategic planning, and product development, Teri is not only a seasoned leader but also a creative problem solver and dedicated team player.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Teri is deeply involved in her community, having served in leadership positions in organizations such as the Delaware State Board of Education (past president) and the Delaware Campaign for Achievement Now. She is a committed member of St. Thomas’s in Newark and has played an active role in the wider diocese through her volunteer work in governance, evangelism, and communications.

Bishop Brown praises Teri as a woman of faith, joy, and compassion, emphasizing her commitment to the transformative ministry of Jesus Christ in Delaware. He eagerly anticipates the synergy of Teri’s skills and energy within his staff, expressing confidence in her ability to contribute to the kingdom-building mission of the Episcopal Church in Delaware.

With sincere enthusiasm, the Episcopal Church in Delaware extends a warm welcome to Teri Quinn Gray as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Invite Welcome Connect in the

Episcopal Church in Delaware

by Carol Schofield, Delaware Invite Welcome Connect team

The Great Commission (Mt. 28:18-20) is the last commandment of Jesus to his disciples. It instructs his followers to share the gospel with all nations. 

How do we do this as individuals? We share with others what God has done in our lives and let them know that what he has done for us he will do for them. Let them know that there is no sin so great that it can’t be forgiven. All we have to do is ask. The past is the past and it’s what is in someone’s heart today that counts. 

How do we do this as a parish? We go to the Invite Welcome Connect website for ideas or to share what has worked (or not worked) in our parish using the following link below. You can also request that representatives from the Invite Welcome Connect team come to your parish and help with your evangelism efforts. invitewelcomeconnect.com

How do we do this as part of the Episcopal Church in Delaware? Join the Invite Welcome Connect team and help with this critical effort to bring people to not just know about Jesus, but to actually know him.