Douglas, a native of Tampa, Florida, was graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary in 1976 whereupon he embarked upon a career of school chaplaincy and parish ministry. In those capacities he served in Tokyo, Vienna, Mississippi State University, Sarasota, Miami, Mexico City, Tampa, and Dallas. Now retired and serving as part-time rector, he continues to enjoy this international congregation representing more than fourteen countries. In this his sixth year with the parish, he lives in the rectory behind the church.