Saint Paul’s Clergy & Staff

The Rev. Tara McGraw, Rector

239-643-0197

frtara@saintpaulsnaples.org

Tara+ became rector of St. Paul's in early 2009 after being priest-in-charge since early 2007. Before that she was associate rector of St. Paul's and vicar of Church of the Resurrection, a mission church that combined with St. Paul's in September 2007.
Tara+ has a master's degree in divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary, a bachelor's degree in business administration and juris doctorate from the University of Miami. She was a transactions attorney and corporate officer for 16 years before being called to the priesthood. Tara+ and her husband, John, live in Naples.

The Rev. Dwayne Varas, Assistant Rector

239-643-0197

frdwayne@saintpaulsnaples.org

Dwayne+ was ordained a priest in 2001 in New Orleans, LA. He served as a parish priest in his hometown of Tampa until 2004. Dwayne+ taught math and divinity at St. John's Episcopal Day School in Tampa from 2004 until his departure to New York City, where he attended the General Theological Seminary. Dwayne+ has a master's degree in divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley in California and a master's in Christianity & Culture from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. Dwayne+ has a background in Ignatian Spirituality. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have a four-month-old daughter.

The Rev. Frank King, Assistant

239-643-0197 / 239-775-0096 in season

Frank King+ was called to the priesthood at age 49 following a two-year battle with cancer. After five years of study, he read for holy orders under the sponsorship of Trinity Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He served as rector of St. Paul's in Gas City, Indiana from 1993 to 1997 and has also served as interim rector of St. Andrews in Kokomo. He and his wife, Miki, now split their time between Naples and Indiana.

The Rev. Barbara Martin, Deacon