About Us
Meet Our Clergy
FATHER
MICHAEL ENGFER
FATHER MICHAEL ENGFER
Rector
Chaplain, Major, United States Air Force
Father Michael is originally from the Tacoma, Washington area. For several years he served as a pastor in Pennsylvania, New York and Hawaii. Michael served as a professor and vice president at a Christian college in New York and then as a professor and president of a Bible Institute in Hawaii. Michael moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and joined the United States Air Force Reserves and serves as a Major and Wing Chaplain for all reserve airmen at Nellis Air Force Base in a part-time capacity. His full-time ministry is as Rector of All Saints Episcopal Church. Michael also has served the St. Rose Hospital network as an On-Call Chaplain. Father Michael has a passion for reaching young people and helping those who are marginalized based on any form of discrimination.
Michael is married to Kate Engfer and they have 4 beautiful children, Hannah, Rachel, Sarah and Elijah. They have lived in Henderson for about 10 years.
Education
- Doctor of Ministry, United Lutheran Seminary (Dissertation in Progress)
- Doctoral Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, Biblical Theological Seminary, Hawaii Theological Seminary and Marywood University
- Masters of Military Operational Art and Science Degree (In Progress)
- Clinical Pastoral Education
- Master of Divinity (Counseling Specialization), Clarks Summit University
- Master of Ministry (Leadership Specialization), Clarks Summit University
- Bachelor of Science in Bible and Pastoral Studies (Minor in Greek), Clarks Summit University
- Bible Certificate, Word of Life Bible Institute
Fun Facts
- Favorite Food: Thai Food
- Hobbies: Camping with the family, grilling, watching NFL, time with the family, hunting and shooting, family time
- If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? 007 (James Bond) or Spider Man
- What is your favorite attribute of God? Grace and Forgiveness
- What is your favorite Bible verse or saying? Matthew 22:37-39, “ He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
FR. RAFAEL ALEXIS
PEREIRA ALVAREZ
FATHER RAFAEL
Senior Associate Priest
I was born in Caracas Venezuela on October 15, 1967, the youngest of four brothers. I have a Bachelor in accounting, am a CPA and have a Masters Degree in Finance Management. At the age of 25, I married Angela Scutaro. We have two beautiful children, Fabiana 23 and Angel 16. In November of this year I will Become “Grandpa”. I am an entrepreneur and business owner. I came to the US in 2000 and in 2003 Started in the Parcel Service Business which I currently still own with more than 25 routes in the Las Vegas area.
In 2012, I started in the Episcopal Church serving in several ministries as lector, Eucharist Minister, catechist, and leader of the Latino services. Through service to our neighbors, the poor, the needy and the sick and by the grace of God, I received the call to serve God. In 2016, I was ordained as transitional deacon and in 2017 became the first Latino priest trained and ordained in the diocese of Nevada.
I am the celebrant at the 11:30 and 1:00 services at All Saints. I serve our community as a volunteer chaplain at Sunrise Hospital. I am also the Treasurer of the Dioceses. As a faith leader, I provide guidance and hope to those who seek help and I am dedicated to families through marriage and youth counseling.
Favorite Food: Italian and Sushi
Hobby: Playing and watching Baseball
If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Peter Pan
What is your favorite attribute of God? Healer
What is your favorite Bible verse or saying? John 14:6
FATHER
BOB NELSON
FATHER BOB NELSON
Fr. Bob is a lifelong Episcopalian, born in the Chicago area who has spent most of his life in the Southwest. He came to All Saints’ in 1978, was ordained to the priesthood in 1987, and has held many lay and ordained positions at the church. He is a veteran who spent many years in the Naval submarine program and who worked on testing of nuclear weapons. He is an amateur radio operator who spends a lot of time in volunteer public service emergency communications supporting DOD, Homeland Security, the State of Nevada and Clark County. He is a dog and cat lover who currently walks two miles a day with one or two dogs.
THE REV.
KARL GUSTAFSON
THE REV. KARL GUSTAFSON
Deacon
The Reverend Karl E. Gustafson III was born in the Denver Area and spent his teenage years in Kentucky.
When he graduated High School, He entered into Military service, joining the army, and forgetting to write his mother. During his service, he lived in South Korea, Germany, and various states in the Union. After 12 years in the service, and three kids to raise, he left the Army and went to the University of Wyoming ( Go Cowboys!) to get a degree in Education.
In the fall of ’91, newly graduated with a Bachelor’s in Education, Karl got his first job in his new career as an educator here in Las Vegas, NV. NOt to go without a church, he did what many do back in the world before Google. he opened a phone book, found the closest Episcopal church, and they haven’t been able to get rid of him ever since. Going so far as to call him up to serve as their Deacon.
When he is not serving at All Saints, he is an accomplished homebrewer of beer, loves to play with anything computerized ( having spent most of his life studying and using technologies and their use in the classroom), Torturing his children and spoiling his grandchildren.
THE REV.
MIKE LINK
THE REV. MIKE LINK
Associate Priest
Fr. Mike moved to Las Vegas in 2001 after retiring from active parish ministry at St. Philip’s in Rochester, MI. Ordained in 1965 in Iowa, Fr. Mike and his wife, Linda, are Midwesterners who have discovered the real beauty of the Mohave and High Desert after moving here to be with their absolutely perfect grandchildren … and, of course, their son and daughter-in-law. He and his wife, Linda, participate in the music ministry of the parish and the parish’s outreach at the Epicenter Food Pantry. Linda also crafts eloquent greeting cards. On most Sundays you can find them in the choir. Fr. Mike has served the Diocese as Transitions Officer, consultant and part-time Interim Priest, in addition to assisting at All Saints. Fr. Link received his M. Div. from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in 1965.
THE REV.
JAMIE CONRAD
THE REV. JAMIE CONRAD
The Reverend Jamie Conrad: Less reverent former Rector and church planter who now takes a pension from the Church and revels in people, laughter, music, education, nature, walking, and joy. Father Jamie is new to All Saints. Father Jamie and his wife Donna have been very involved in serving and improving our school. Father Jamie came to us most recently from California.
Meet Our Staff
FR. RAFAEL ALEXIS
PEREIRA ALVAREZ
PEREIRA ALVAREZ
FR. RAFAEL ALEXIS PEREIRA ALVAREZ
Senior Associate Priest
I was born in Caracas Venezuela on October 15, 1967, the youngest of four brothers. I have a Bachelor in accounting, am a CPA and have a Masters Degree in Finance Management. At the age of 25, I married Angela Scutaro. We have two beautiful children, Fabiana 23 and Angel 16. In November of this year I will Become “Grandpa”. I am an entrepreneur and business owner. I came to the US in 2000 and in 2003 Started in the Parcel Service Business which I currently still own with more than 25 routes in the Las Vegas area.
In 2012, I started in the Episcopal Church serving in several ministries as lector, Eucharist Minister, catechist, and leader of the Latino services. Through service to our neighbors, the poor, the needy and the sick and by the grace of God, I received the call to serve God. In 2016, I was ordained as transitional deacon and in 2017 became the first Latino priest trained and ordained in the diocese of Nevada.
I am the celebrant at the 11:30 and 1:00 services at All Saints. I serve our community as a volunteer chaplain at Sunrise Hospital. I am also the Treasurer of the Dioceses. As a faith leader, I provide guidance and hope to those who seek help and I am dedicated to families through marriage and youth counseling.
Favorite Food: Italian and Sushi
Hobby: Playing and watching Baseball
If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Peter Pan
What is your favorite attribute of God? Healer
What is your favorite Bible verse or saying? John 14:6
AGATHA & RODOLFO
AGATHA & RODOLFO
Favorite Food: Agatha: Sushi and Rodolfo: Mole
Hobby: Agatha: Dancing and Rodolfo: Computers and Music
If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Agatha: Jeanne Grey from the Xmen and Rodolfo: Black Panther
What is your favorite attribute of God? Agatha: Wisdom and Rodolfo: Patience
What is your favorite Bible verse or saying? Agatha: Psalm 92 and Rodolfo: Psalm 91
AMELE RITA LOKO
AMELE RITA LOKO
Favorite Food: Pizza
Hobby: I really enjoy cooking. I like to create meals and share them with my family and friends. I also enjoy visiting new restaurants then trying the recipes out at home.
If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Mystique because she is perfectly flawed yet so perfect
What is your favorite attribute of God? Faithfulness: Everything that God has promised will come to pass. His faithfulness guarantees this fact.
What is your favorite Bible verse or saying? Mark 4:31-32
Meet Our Vestry
MAGGIE DAVIDSON
DON JOHNS
AGATHA RAMIREZ
HEATHER PAIGE
MARGO SCRUGGS
MARILYN BENDER
RYON MCMANUS
DANIEL DABROSKI
KARLA ROSALES
JOHN MCCLENAHAN
GUSS GUSTAFSON
STEVE NINEMIRE
About Our Vestry
All Saints has a wonderful group of leaders that form what is called the vestry. The Vestry is the legal representative of the parish. Vestry members are elected by the members of the church. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. There are two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden also assists the Rector and Senior Warden. The vestry helps define and carry out the mission of the congregation–by word and deed. They also select the rector, ensure effective organization and planning, and manage resources and finances.
The term vestry originated in Great Britain and referred to the room next to the name of the church where the sacred vessels and vestments were kept. Those conducting parish business met in this room and came to be known as the vestry. The work of the Vestry is done in partnership with the Rector. The Vestry and Rector are to co-create a vision for All Saints that is a response to God’s call and a plan to carry out that vision. The Vestry is a leadership team both in material matters of the Church and in spiritual matters. The executive committee of the vestry is made up of the two wardens, the treasurer and the rector. The principle behind this, as well as the whole structure of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, is one of ordered and diffused authority.
According to the Canon Law the vestry’s responsibilities are:
- to share with the Rector in promoting the spiritual welfare of the parish.
- to aid the Rector in the institution, conduct, and development of the program of the Church both within and without the Parish.
- to be an agent and legal representative in all matters concerning property: maintain the buildings and furnishings, maintain other property (rectory, parking lot, grounds, etc.), provide adequate insurance,
- to be responsible for the finances of the parish, raising money, prompt payment of salaries and bills, prudent care of trust funds, endowments and bequests, sale and transfer of securities and other assets, maintain records, annual report, budget (approve expenditures and recommend and approve salaries)
- to recruit, encourage, train, and guide candidates for Holy Orders
- to represent the parish in its relations with the Rector
- to elect a Rector if there is a vacancy
To serve on the Vestry in the Episcopal Church, one must:
- be 16 years of age or older
- be an active communicant of the parish for at least 6 months
- be a pledging member of the parish
- be confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church
- participates in the Eucharist every Sunday “unless for good cause prevented.”
