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The Reverend
Ronald D. Pogue
 The Reverend Ronald D.
Pogue became Trinity’s tenth rector in September of 1999.
He came to Galveston from Christ Church Cathedral in Houston
where he was Canon Missioner. Father Pogue holds a Bachelor
of Science degree from the University of Houston, a Master
of Divinity degree from Emory University, and a Doctor of
Ministry degree from Houston Graduate School of Theology.
Throughout
his thirty-five year ministry, he has had a keen interest in
community issues, including refugee resettlement, programs
for homeless people, the unemployed, the mentally ill and
handicapped, and persons with HIV/AIDS. He is also
concerned with historic preservation and community
revitalization. Before coming to Galveston, Father Pogue
served a two-year term as Chair of the Downtown Historic
District, an organization concerned with the revitalization
of the north end of Downtown Houston. He has served two
terms on the board of the Galveston Historical Foundation.
He has served the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in various
capacities, including eight years as Ecumenical Officer and
two yeas as Dean of the Galveston Convocation. His
contributions to the community have been recognized by the
Jaycees, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the
National Association of Social Workers, the Boy Scouts of
America, and other organizations.
At
Trinity, Father Pogue is the spiritual leader of the parish,
responsible for leading the staff, presiding over the vestry
and school board, and upholding the vision of the parish as
a welcoming community sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through
worship, fellowship, learning & service.
Father
Pogue and his wife, Gay, the parents of two grown sons. Gay
is a teacher at Texas City High School and an artist.
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