The rEV. Michael Kilpatrick

All Soul’s, Point Loma

Nominee’s Bio: Michael was ordained to the diaconate on October 22, 2022, and now serves as the deacon in residence at All Soul's Point Loma.

Michael was born in Big Spring, Texas, and was raised, for the most part, in Big Spring and Colorado City, Texas. Michael played high school football in West Texas (think Friday Night Lights).

Michael served in the United States Army as a combat medic and served with a line infantry unit in 1966-1967, with the First Calvary Division (Airmobile).

For the last 23 years, Michael has worked in the field of Dispute Resolution as a mediator, facilitator, negotiator, and ombudsperson. His experience in conflict management includes neighborhood conflict, civil harassment (restraining orders-court ordered mediation), end-of-life and caregiving mediation, guardianships, surf turf disputes, workplace and employment mediations, church and restorative justice cases, HOA, parent/teen, and he has done extensive work relating to workplace mobbing and bullying. Much of Michael's work has been as both a corporate and higher education organizational ombudsperson.

Before his time in the world of conflict engagement, Michael worked in the legal department of Pacific Bell/Pacific Telesis Group, litigating Worker's Compensation, employment, and ERISA cases. Michael has extensive experience in the medical fields of trauma and cardiovascular surgery. Michael holds a law degree, two master's degrees in theology (Oxon) and in Conflict Resolution (Creighton Law), as well as advanced certificates in conflict management from Pepperdine University, Cornell University, and Harvard University.

Michael is married to Desiree, who recently retired from the Superior Court Bench, and he has three children, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. We also enjoy our two lively and adorable Australian Labradoodles, Magic and Merlin.

Nominee’s Statement in Favor of Their Candidacy: I believe that it is important to listen and examine facts, given that this committee's role is to offer advice and consent on matters of property, judicial matters, election of bishops, and other matters that the Bishop may deem relevant to her decision-making. I believe it is critical to be responsive, not reactive. As a member of this committee, I also believe that the practice of confidentiality is critical to its work and the building of trust within the diocese and the wider Church. It will be an honor to serve.