The Rev. Clifford M. Syner III
Rector
Cliff has been the priest and Church planter for Church of the Resurrection since 2020. He is married to his best friend, Lisa, a trauma therapist here in Clarksville. They have three children and a pup named Sibby. They love being in creation, hiking, camping, traveling, and spending time with family around the dinner table. The Army brought Cliff and his family to Clarksville in 2003. After many combat deployments as a special operations flight medic, and Physician Assistant Cliff retired here and felt called to love and serve this community.
Cliff and his family were drawn to the Anglican way of following Christ in 2016. The peaceful and meditative rhythms of the Church year, the embodiment of worship, and the Sacramental worldview give him a path toward Christ in a world of chaos. After earning a Master of Divinity from Nashotah House, Cliff and Lisa felt called to plant a Church in Clarksville. Cliff also runs a non-profit clinic called RISEN wellness. The clinic is a ministry of our Church and works to make Functional/Lifestyle medicine available to all who desire this creation-centered care.
Mags Messmer
Director of Music
Mags serves as the director of music. She and her husband have three children. She enjoys cooking, coffee, and spending time with her family and friends.
Mark Berwind
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Emma Schwartz
Emma works as visual effects artist and drone pilot. She enjoys writing, gaming, and watching Korean dramas with her friends. She grew up in Clarksville and frequents the coffee shops here.
Austin Maness
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Linda Ashby
Secretary
Linda has lived in or near Clarksville, TN for more than 30 years. She now resides in nearby Chapmansboro, TN and works as a legal office manager for a law firm in Nashville. Linda enjoys peaceful morning walks and forest hikes with her husband. Originally from Florida, she counts the days to summer each year and has never been known to turn down a good beach vacation.
Alane Megna
Alane is a retired journalist who has lived in Clarksville since 1987. She loves talking theology, watching "The Chosen," and finding innovative ways to spread the Gospel. She also serves as Communications Director for the church.
Deacon Adam
Treasurer
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Michael Messmer
Michael leads the Men’s Ministry while also coordinating volunteers at the church. He is a licensed clinical social worker with the Department of Veterans Affairs where he works with Veterans who are justice involved.
Michael is passionate about helping people grow in faith, service, and community. His work in men’s ministry focuses on spiritual formation, accountability, and fostering genuine relationships rooted in Christ. As volunteer coordinator, he is committed to helping parishioners discover their gifts and find meaningful ways to serve the life of the church.