Fr. John was born and raised  in Coral Gables, Florida where his family was deeply active in an episcopal congregation.He graduated twice from the University of Notre Dame (B.A. Philosophy, 1976; M.S., Counseling Psychology, 1977) and received his Master’s of Divinity Degree from university of South Sewanee, Tennessee in 1981. He was ordained priest in Tequesta, Florida in 1981. Before coming to St. Andrew’s he served as assisting priest at Good Shepherd, Tequesta, as Episcopal Chaplain at University of Central Florida, and as rector of St. Peter the Fisherman New Smyrna Beach. He and his wife, Cindy, have two sons. Larry, age 27, lives in Georgia and teaches skydiving. Frank, age 25, recently graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a Mater’s Degree in Architecture.
The breadth and diversity of our Anglican Heritage comes together in his spiritual journey. He was raised in the Anglo-Catholic (High Church) tradition, spiritually awakened as a teenager throughout the Charismatic movement, steeped in the academic liberal scholarly tradition in college and seminary, and re-awakened spiritually through the conservative-evangelical ministry of Bishop John Howe.

Father John came to St. Andrew’s in 2002.

Sherry Lindgren joined St. Andrew’s church staff in January of 2012.  Sherry has worked as an administrator for various organizations.  She was Director of Pine Tree Camps, Boca Raton in 1985.  When camp was out of session, the Potomac School employed her as a teacher and coach.  In the fall of 1987 she chose to stay home with her young children and studied to become a certified fitness trainer.  Throughout the 1990’s she worked as Fitness Director for the YMCA and Bally’s Total Fitness. During this time, Sherry also became very involved at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Boca Raton, as a volunteer and substitute teacher. It was at St. Paul were she began to fully develop the faith that her parents had instilled in her.  Upon being hired at St. Andrew’s Church Sherry said,” in 2008 the Lord led me through the doors of St. Andrew’s Academy to work for him and I am very excited that He has now led me to serve at St. Andrew’s Church.  I pray many people will come to St. Andrew’s where they can develop a deeper relationship with the Lord. I am excited to be at St. Andrew’s Church and look forward to sharing God’s Word with others.  One of my favorite Bible scriptures is Psalms 34: 1, ‘I will extol the Lord at all times, his praise will always be on my lips.”