Campus

Missioner

The campus missioner supports the spiritual life of the ESC, accompanies students through questions and transitions, and helps the community live into the way of Jesus.

CURATE & CAMPUS MISSIONER

The Rev. G.A. Whitehead

The Rev. G.A. Whitehead serves as Curate at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Campus Missioner at the Episcopal Student Center at Sam Houston State University. He earned his Master of Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest and was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in June 2026. Before entering ordained ministry, G.A. worked for more than 25 years as a medical laboratory scientist and educator. He is passionate about creating a welcoming Christian community where students can grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, ask honest questions, and discover ways to serve others.

Email G.A. Whitehead

Student Vestry

The student vestry helps guide the ESC’s worship, fellowship, hospitality, service, and shared life.

Senior Warden

SHSU ESC Club President

Lucas Eaghan Cooney

Email: lec053@shsu.edu

Junior Warden

SHSU ESC Club Vice President

Erin Reyes

My goals while serving the ESC is creating a fun and welcoming enviroment for all, and to grow and learn as a community how to protect others who are usually ignored or mistreated.

Email Address: EDR035@SHSU.EDU

Treasurer

Matthew McWilliams

I am a History & Education Double Major hoping to become a High School or College History Teacher. I am from Noblesville,Indiana but was raised in Houston,Texas for almost all my life. I was Baptized on November 2nd,2025 at the ESC and Confirmed at St Stephen’s on Easter Sunday. Outside of serving the ESC I also serve the Sam Houston State Esports Program as a Head Councilor and Player.

Email:mgm131@shsu.edu