the Rev. Leslie Scoopmire

The Rev. Leslie Scoopmire currently serves as the Rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Ellisville, MO, since August 2018, leading an active Episcopal parish. Additionally, Scoopmire holds the position of Priest-in-Charge with the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri since May 2017 and contributes as a writer for Episcopal Cafe, focusing on spiritual topics. Previous roles include serving as Interim Youth Missioner and Spiritual Director for Camp Phoenix until August 2020, and teaching Advanced Placement/College Credit US History at Pattonville School District from 1990 to 2014. Educational credentials include a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, a Master's degree in History from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, a Bachelor's degree in English/Secondary Education from The University of Tulsa, and a certificate in Theology from the Episcopal School for Ministry.