Ordained a deacon in 2004, the Rev. Dr. Denise Shepherd Moss received a bachelor's degree and a master of divinity from Mercer University, Atlanta, before earning a doctor of ministry in 2005 from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, Ill.  She is married to the Rev. David Moss, a priest of the diocese. 

Bishop Alexander ordained the Rev. Dr. Moss to the priesthood on Jan. 6 at St. Alban's Church, Elberton.  Dr. Moss  serves as rector of St. Alban's and Church of the Mediator, Washington.