Venerable Dr.

Myles A. Calvin

Executive Archdeacon & Chief Operating Officer

Archdeacon Calvin is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, where he grew up and completed his undergraduate degree at St. Thomas More College (University of Saskatchewan). In addition to his undergraduate degree, Dr. Calvin has earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling (Distinguished Graduate), a Master of Religious Studies degree, a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry (Counseling with Highest Honors). He has also completed coursework towards a Doctor of Education (in Educational Leadership).

Dr. Calvin spent several years as a Chaplain Assistant (Sergeant) and later as a Chaplain (Texas State Guard and National Guard). While serving in Europe, he had the great privilege of living in Germany and traveling in Europe.

Currently, in addition to serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the diocese and Canon to the Ordinary for the diocesan bishop, he is the Rector at Trinity on the Rio Grande (TRG), Program Director for the undergraduate certificate program at an accredited Church of Christ affiliated school. He serves as Professor for Early and Medieval Church History (Graduate), The Reformation (Graduate), Introduction to Pastoral Care (Graduate), and Sociology 200 Family (Undergraduate), He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society (with an interest in Byzantine and Ottoman Studies). He holds a license as a Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Myles has three children: A daughter who is a medical doctor and veteran, another daughter who is a USAF officer, and a son who is a military law enforcement NCO who just completed his Doctorate in Forensic Sciences, and two grandchildren.

Archdeacon Calvin loves the Lord and is grateful to serve the people of Trinity on the Rio Grande Anglican Church and the Rio Grande Valley.