Laura Walter
The Rev. Drew Brislin
Drew Brislin was born and raised in Selma, AL. He attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1997. Drew has spent most of his career working in the banking and financial industry and most recently worked for a bank in Tuscaloosa, AL. While working in Tuscaloosa […]
The Rev. Candice B. Frazer
The Rev. Candice B. Frazer is from Selma, AL. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama and went to seminary at Sewanee. Currently she is rector of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Montgomery, AL. Her ministry focuses on teaching compassion and building relationships. Her work in the church extends across […]
Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall hails from Texas. Prior to his move to Montgomery, he worked in New Jersey as a campaign fundraiser, volunteer coordinator and a speech writer. His responsibilities at Church of the Ascension include event set up, and the management of supplies and inventory for Ascension Hall and the kitchen. He also manages the food […]
Octavio Gomez-Jimenez
Octavio is from the state of Chiapas in Mexico and has been an active member of our Hispanic Ministries since 2004. He is responsible for housekeeping at the church and he enjoys gardening.
Will McQueen
Will McQueen was introduced to the church at an early age, by his grandmother. With a background in construction, Will is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the church buildings and systems, in addition to the surrounding grounds.
Tracy Hinton
Tracy Hinton is from Montgomery and is an avid Alabama fan. She is responsible for the day-to-day financial administration at the Church of the Ascension.
Tiffany Nishibun
Tiffany Nishibun, the Director of Spiritual Formation for Children, is a graduate of Montgomery’s Huntingdon College. During her senior year, she started singing in the Ascension Choir. She went to graduate school at the New England Conservatory of Music where she completed her Masters of Music degree. During college she taught preschool and assisted the […]
Becky Taylor
A lifelong Episcopalian, Rebecca Barrineau Taylor came to Church of the Ascension in 1985 to work with the Children’s Choirs. She became the Parish Organist in 1986 and began conducting The Ascension Choir in 1994. In 2020, she entered ‘semi-retirement,‘ but is still leading an active and vital music program at Ascension. During a three-year […]