Clergy: The Reverend Theron Walker, “Father Theron”
I relate to king David in the Old Testament. Deep within me, I want to be known as David was, “A man after God’s own heart.” I look up to him for his faith and faithfulness before giants and an insanely jealous king, for the way he inspired friendship and courage in others, and especially for the day he danced before the Lord with all his might—his passion and love for God. I also relate to him because he was always a sinner—imperfect father, husband, and leader. Yet, when faced with his sins, he confessed them to the Lord, and did all in his power to right his wrongs.
I grew up in the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination, and went to college at Oral Robert’s University. There, I discovered the ancient worship of the church, the liturgy. After a few years in the Episcopal Church, I was sent to Virginia Theological Seminary. Since then, I have served congregations in Oklahoma and Colorado. In 2010, I joined the Anglican Church in North America, as the founding rector of Emmaus.
My wife, Denise, and I met in college, and have been married since 1989. We have a son, Cullen, born in 1998. Outside of Emmaus, you might find me involved in faith and freedom events, or in the pool, on my bike, or running one of the wonderful trails we have in Castle Rock and the Front Range.
Biography in Brief
Hometown: Hamburg, New York (Buffalo region)
1989 B.A. Old Testament, Oral Robert’s University
1996 Masters in Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary.
Ordination to Diaconate in the Diocese of Oklahoma: June 1996
Ordination to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Oklahoma: December 21, 1996.
Curate at St. Michael’s and St. Anselm of Canterbury, Norman Oklahoma, 1996-1998
Vicar and Rector of St. James, Oklahoma City, 1998-2001.
Associate Rector of Grace and St. Stephen’s, Colorado Springs, 2001-2005.
Rector of St. Philip-in-the-Field, Sedalia, Colorado, 2005-2010.
Currently: Founding Planter and Rector of Emmaus Anglican Church, Castle Rock, Co.