John Branan joined St. Bede's in 2006. He served on the Vestry from 2007-2009. He continues to sing tenor in the choir, marking ten years this past October. He has served on the Adult Christian Education Committee and on three Bede's parish committees for individuals considering ordination to the priesthood. He participates in the Wednesday night Bible study. John has spent his entire career working in higher education, and for the past 16 years, he has worked in the Office of Student Financial Planning at Mercer University Atlanta. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Mercer and holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from the Candler School of Theology. John spends his leisure time watching baseball and classic cinema. John is eager to help the Vestry discern how the Spirit is moving through St. Bede's to express Christ's love for the beloved community.