Rev. Ramsey introducing Oliver Boulet to the congregation June 19, 2011
St. John's Rector
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Who We Are As A Church
St. John's History
The Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Ramsey, Rector
St. John's Staff
St. John's Vestry
Dr. Ronald E. Ramsey is Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, a position he has held since 1998. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, a Master of Divinity from Morehouse School of Religion - ITC, Atlanta, a Graduate Certificate from the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Warner University, Lake Wales, Florida.

He has served as an Associate Rector, Trinity Church, Copley Square; Associate for Pastoral Care, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, MA; Minister of Religious Education, Second Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio; and Pastor of the Second Community Church, Columbus, Ohio.

As a minister, he has preached for over 30 years in the Christian tradition. He has been ordained for more than 25 years with 22 years of pastoral experience. In addition, Dr. Ramsey has experience as a Business Coach, Management Consultant and Human Resources Consultant serving in both retail and community development arenas.

He has served on the Board of Directors of Morehouse School of Religion, the Corporation Board of Cambridge Family and Children's Services, the Board of Directors of Camp St. Augustine, the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Massachusetts, the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Massachusetts, the Diocesan Millennium Committee, the Board of Youth Services for the Town of Arlington, the Executive Board of the Episcopal City Mission, the Board of Trustees of the Pelham Fund for Economic Justice, the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the Episcopal City Mission, and as President of the Morehouse School of Religion Alumni Association.

Rev. Ramsey is a published author, his books available on amazon.com. In 2005 he received the Editor’s Choice Award for poetry presented by the International Library of Poetry.
Living Water: Sermons for All Seasons Living Water offers hope for spiritual seekers and prophetic light for the spiritual journey. Living Water may be purchased online at www.amazon.com. Retail Price – $14.95.




Help From The Hills: Meditations on the Spiritual Life - Help From The Hills is a collection of meditations on the nature of human living and the gift of grace for the challenges of the spiritual life. This book is an excellent resource for adult bible study groups and private devotions. Help From The Hills offers spiritual guidance for those seeking the light of life, and helpful reminders of the love of God as revealed in Holy Scriptures for the redemption of humankind. Help From The Hills was published by iUniverse, Inc. and can be purchased online at www.amazon.com. Retail Price – $10.95.


The Water’s Edge: A Collection of Poems The Water’s Edge is a collection of poems that mirrors three basic themes—the gift of hope, the mystery of life and the joy of liberty. The Water’s Edge explores the emotional content of humanity and offers provocative expressions of conscience, hope and desire.The Water’s Edge may be purchased online at www.amazon.com. Retail price – $11.95.






It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

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