The Rev. A. Austin McGehee

has been the Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  His tenure began in August of 2017. Austin is committed to forming disciples in every course in life; helping them “continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers.” He is passionate about what it means to live a Sacramental life; finding the sacred in the moment. Prior to serving as the rector of St. Paul’s, Austin served for two years as the Associate Rector of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Atlanta, where he was responsible for caring for the children and youth. Reared in Georgia, he earned his Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Mississippi. After graduation, Austin served in AmeriCorps for two years at a psychiatric treatment center for at-risk youth. It was during this time his call became realized and he began the discernment process. He earned his M. Div. from The General Theological Seminary in New York before returning south of the Mason-Dixon line. Austin is married to Tiffany, who works as the Director at Meridian Little Theatre, and they enjoy playing in the backyard with their two sons, Alban and Wesley, and their dog Fowler.