Meet our Leadership
Calling Our Next Rector
RECTOR/SENIOR PASTOR
With prayerful hearts and hopeful anticipation, we are seeking a faithful, compassionate, and visionary Rector to join us in our mission to love God, serve our neighbors, and grow together in Christ. We are a vibrant, welcoming congregation with a deep commitment to worship, outreach, and spiritual formation.
Our next Rector will be a gifted preacher and teacher, a caring pastor, and a collaborative leader who will walk alongside us as we live out our calling in today’s world.
Wayne V. Whitney, PhD
ASSOCIATE RECTOR
Rev. Whitney, is an enthusiastic teacher of the Bible. Father Wayne holds a Doctorate in New Testament Studies and a B.A. from Kansas State University.
A confirmed Episcopalian since 1993, he was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church in January 2014. He has been on staff at Nativity since 2010.
Email: waynewhitney@nativityscottsdale.org
Mike Drexler
TREASURER
Mike Drexler has a long history in the financial field with over 20 years of experience specializing in audits of software and high-technology companies. Mike retired after a 20-year career as a CPA and has been our treasurer for over 5 years.
Email: mikedrexler@nativityscottsdale.org
Tamra Duncan
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Tamra Duncan has served as Music Director, choir director, vocalist, and pianist at Nativity for the past 3 years. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a degree in choral and vocal music and holds a Masters of Music Education from Arizona State University.
Haidee Williams
YOUTH PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
Haidee Williams is our Outreach Director and oversees our programs, which serve our neighbors in need. Among them are Foothills Food Bank, Native American Ministries, CASA Academy for student education, East Valley Men’s Center, and St. Mary’s Food Bank. In addition, Haidee serves as Vestry Clerk and other church functions.
Mina Rafferty
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Mina Rafferty has been with Nativity since the founding of the church in 2006. She provides excellent communication and organization for the parish. Mina oversees church membership and numerous office duties to support the ministry of the parish.
Email: minarafferty@nativityscottsdale.org