We are very pleased to have the opportunity to provide some insight into the person who is Rex Chambers. A gentle, loving. giant of a man in all espects, he has been a source of inspiration, help and faith for us for a number of years.
Rex has a highly varied and unusual background in the military and in business which has provided him with personal experiences not found in priests who enter seminary early in their life. The whole being of Rex was shaped by these experiences. His call to be a servant of God was not a quick, early decision but one arrived at as a result of a demonstrated, genuine interest and devotion to help others that occurred over a number of years living real life and raising a real family. He was a highly successful manger of one of the largest hotels in Breckenridge, Colorado, when he decided to enter the priesthood.
Three particular personal experiences out of many with Rex illustrate his character and great ability:
(1) Before becoming a priest, he was instrumental in setting up a men’s Bible study group which he later led as a priest. I was one of the original members and saw first hand his spiritual leadership, establishing principals and processes that have allowed that group to still be in session. Nine years
later that group continues to play a vital role in the overall life of the parish.
(2) My wife went through a life-threatening medical experience 2000 miles away from Breckenridge. Rex never failed to maintain contact with her during and since that experience 7 years ago. We could feel his power and faith that all would be well in spite of the dire picture painted by the doctors. He and we consider her recovery a true miracle and Rex played a major part in it.
(3) His sermons are delivered in a straight-from-the-shoulder, storytelling way, without notes, drawing from his vast background of spiritual and other experiences and involving listeners in a very personal way which educates, inspires and motivates. One day, in the middle of a sermon, a small child started to wail loudly, which usually brings discomfort to most in attendance. Rex
just said something like,”Let that child cry. It doesn't bother me if it doesn't bother you.” That totally diffused the situation and everyone started laughing, including the mother.
We have lived in many states in the USA and overseas in Singapore and Bermuda. We attended Episcopal or Anglican churches and were active in them all. We have seen a large number of clergy in many different situations. From this personal experience we believe that Rex is one of the most effective, knowledgeable and loving priests we have known. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further help.
Art & Jackie Holveck
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