Our Team
Fr. Kevin Craik
Priest
Father Kevin is a SoCal native, currently residing in Fullerton with his wife Melissa and their three children: Jameson, Bailey, and Jessie. He holds a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Biola University.
Fr. Kevin became a priest in 2016 and led an Anglican church plant in the Pacific Northwest prior to joining the staff. He’s passionate about discipleship, spiritual formation, theology…and cycling.
He can be reached at kevin@stthomasfullerton.com
Dn. Bob Jennings
Deacon
Deacon Bob moved from the Midwest to Southern California when he was seven and has lived in Glendora with his wife, Nina, for 42 years and counting. Dn. Bob holds a Doctor of Psychology degree from Ryokan College and is also a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT).
You’ll often find him extending a warm and enthusiastic welcome to visitors. If you don’t see him during your first visit, there’s a good chance he’s taking a well-earned break, road tripping in his sweet camper van.
He can be reached at:
bob@stthomasfullerton.com
Jillian Marion
Administrator
Jillian is a SoCal native, and enjoying life in Orange County with her husband, Matt and their three sons. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach.
In addition to being a longtime member of our church community, Jillian has served as our ultra-capable parish administrator/boss lady since 2011.
She can be reached at:
jill@stthomasfullerton.com
Rebecca Sanderson
Children’s Ministry Director
Rebecca Sanderson grew up in rural Colorado and has been living in Southern California since 2011. She currently resides in Orange with her husband and three kids. She enjoys homeschooling her kids, writing children's stories, and hosting lots of parties.
Rebecca joined St. Thomas in 2020 and has enjoyed the rich community here ever since.
She can be reached at:
kidsmin@stthomasfullerton.com
Lisa Marion
Spiritual Director
Lisa has served the Church in many capacities over the last 30 years—leading Children’s, Women’s, Youth, and Missions Ministries.
Currently she serves as a licensed lay minister providing Spiritual Direction. Having journeyed herself through many crises, Lisa is well equipped to accompany others through difficult, transitional, or confusing times. You can learn more about her Spiritual Direction at her blog: www.dailypax.com.
Semi-retired, she fills her days with Pastoral meetings, tending her fledgling garden, and enjoying one of her 8 grandchildren. She is known as Amma Lisa, that’s Gramma without the Grrrr.
If you’re curious about Spiritual Direction, reach out to Lisa and start the journey at:
Sarah Buchanan
Music Minister
Sarah Buchanan serves as the music minister by selecting hymns, leading on the piano and organ, and occasionally directing a seasonal choir.
Sarah completed her undergraduate education at Biola University and the Torrey Honors College in 2016 and continues to enjoy learning more about what it means to be a good human being.
You can often find her spending time with friends or any of her animals (a cat, horse, and two dogs), enjoying good food, and spending time outdoors. She joined St Thomas’ staff in 2020 and feels profoundly grateful to be part of its community.
Tim Buchanan
Music Minister
Tim co-leads music with his wife, Sarah, and spends his time reading, building guitars, and writing his dissertation on Aristotle.
He was born in Northern California, grew up in Oregon, and has lived in Southern California for 11 years. He graduated from Biola University and Torrey Honors College in 2013.