Background
Lipscomb, John Bailey was born on July 25, 1950 in Arlington, Virginia, United States. Son of Clyde Bailey and Rosella (Herman) Lipscomb.
Lipscomb, John Bailey was born on July 25, 1950 in Arlington, Virginia, United States. Son of Clyde Bailey and Rosella (Herman) Lipscomb.
Bachelor in Philosophy, University North Carolina, 1973. Master of Divinity, University of South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1974. Doctor of Ministry, Graduate Theo.
Foundation, South Bend, Indiana, 1986.
Vicar, St. Pauls/St. Thomas, Diocese of Florida, Federal Point, 1974-1976;assistant to rector, St. James Church, Greenville, South Carolina., 1976-1978;rector, Good Shepherd Diocese of Upper South Carolina., Greer, South Carolina., 1978-1981;associate rector, St. James Church, Baton Rouge, 1981-1986;rector, Christ Church, Diocese of Western Louisiana, Bastrop, 1986-1989;rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1989-1996;bishop, Diocese of S.W. Florida, Episcopalian Church United States of America, St. Petersburg, since 1996. Spiritual director Cursillo, Diocese of Upper South Carolina., 1978-1980. Dean Baton Rouge Convocation, Diocese of Louisiana, 1983-1986, Monroe Convocation, Diocese of Western Louisiana, Monroe, 1988-1989, Lake Charles Convocation, since 1990.
Executive Board commission on ministry, Diocese of Western Louisiana.
Lipscomb's wife later influenced his decision to join the Episcopal Church. After his retirement, he joined the Roman Catholic Church and was ordained as a priest in that church in 2009.
Chairman board Baton Rouge Women's Shelter Program, 1983-1986. Treasurer board Baton Rouge Urban Ministry Coalition, 1983-1986. Volunteer Center Board Lake Charles, since 1990.
Board directors Calcasieu Women's Shelter, Lake Charles, since 1990. Chaplain Louisiana Army National Guard, 1986-1991. Fellow Graduate Theological Foundation.
Married Marcia Hinton Mason, December 28, 1968. Children: Matthew Mason, Natalie Mason.
