Clergy and Staff
The Rev. morgan ibe, priest-in-charge
St. Christopher’s is delighted to welcome the Rev. Morgan Ibe as Priest-in-Charge effective June 22, 2025.
Biography:
Life for me began in a small farm village in the predominantly Ibo part of Nigeria. I am the first in a family of two boys and three girls. My father was an Anglican priest. My mother was a schoolteacher. Early theological education at Trinity Theological Seminary, Umuahia, Nigeria, and further theological education at Seabury Episcopal Seminary, Chicago, are vital to the pastor I have become. I hold a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Imo State University, a master’s degree in human relations, and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Oklahoma. Life as a pastor has taken me through various communities and parishes in Nigeria and the United States. Thus, I have served in small, medium, and large-sized parishes in rural and urban settings, in several dioceses in the Anglican Church of Nigeria and the Episcopal Church. After assisting in congregations in the diocese of New York, it pleased the Lord in 2005 that I take up a position as rector of Trinity Hannibal and St Paul’s Palmyra in the diocese of Missouri. After six years of ministry in Northeast Missouri, we moved to Oklahoma City to the Church of the Redeemer, Oklahoma City, where I served as rector for twelve years. In the last couple of years, I have served as a supply priest in Guthrie, Enid, Norman, and Sand Springs. Presently, I serve as the supply priest at St Mark's Perry, Oklahoma, and as staff chaplain at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma City. I am grateful for the strong support I receive from my family for my ministry. My kids continue to serve with me at the altar, they are also active in the ministry at St Crispin’s. I am passionate about outreach, evangelism, and activities that invite the community to connect with the local church, and I strongly believe that we are not alone in this mission; the Holy Spirit is with us.
the rev. Deacon Paul Snyder
The Rev. Paul Snyder is a Deacon in the Episcopal Church; he is also a member of the Association for Episcopal Deacons and a member of the International Conference of Police Chaplains.
The Deacon was a Chaplain with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office for over 16 years. Paul was in Law Enforcement in Oklahoma County over 40 years. Deacon Paul’s last assignment at the Sheriff’s Office included over-seeing all volunteers, which included Reserve Deputies and civilians.
The Civilian groups included animal rescue in times of disasters. Community activity included being on the advisory board for Metro Tech Spring Lake Public Safety Training.
In the Deacons off time, he works with his horses and occasionally gives riding lessons.
The Rev. Paul L. Snyder started as Deacon in June 2010.
The rev. Deacon KAren Hansen
Karen Hansen is a retired Deacon and lifelong Okie and Episcopalian. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as traveling.
Bill Welch, Treasurer
Bill Welch, retired US Air Force, is married to Sharon. They have two beautiful daughters and three beautiful granddaughters. Bill at present is treasurer and has served on the vestry many times.
Lisa Schatz, Music Director
Hi, my name is Lisa Schatz and I serve as St. Christopher's Music Director. I have been at St. Christopher's since 1997, when my husband, John, was stationed at Tinker AFB. I have 2 children and 5 grandchildren, who are the love of my life. My love for music started when I was 5 years old. I began taking music lessons and continued all through school. I earned a Bachelor of Music Pedagogy degree from Winthrop University in SC.
John's Air Force career took us all over the US, where I served as organist/choir director at each military base or church we attended. St. Christopher's choir is one of the most amazing and loving group of people I have had the pleasure of working with. I am truly blessed to be a part of this extraordinary choir.
Sharon Welch
My Name is Sharon Welch and my family and I have been proud members of St. Christopher’s since Easter 2000, when we moved to Oklahoma city.
I became the Administrative Assistant in August of 2006 and truly love my church. I am a “cradle Episcopalian.” My father was a rural Episcopal minister and I attended many, many services in my youth (up to 4 services each Sunday!). I’ve attended church services all around the world, but love the feeling I get when I pray at St. Christopher’s. It’s not too big where you are praying with strangers, it’s just right where you're praying with church friends who became my church family.
When I’m not working, I enjoy camping with my hubby, scrapbooking and enjoying my two daughters and granddaughters.
If you looking for a new church, come by and give St. Christopher’s a try.
Rae Ann Bowker
Bulletin Publisher & Parish Nurse