CLERGY & STAFF
The Rev. Rob Dixon
5th Rector of Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Rob was born and raised outside of Fairhope, Alabama. He and his wife, Amanda, have three children, share a love for their pets, and enjoy time each summer in the mountains of Colorado. After receiving his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Auburn University, Rob worked in sales for Nalco Chemical Company for eight years. He ended his career at Nalco to become the youth minister at Christ Church in Pensacola and to discern his call to the priesthood. Rob served at St. David’s in Austin while in seminary, and, after graduation, he became the rector of St. Stephen’s in Brewton, Alabama. Before coming to Holy Cross, he served as the Associate Rector for Pastoral Care and Outreach at St. Martin’s in Houston, Texas. Rob was thrilled to move back to the Pensacola area has been the Pastor/Rector at Holy Cross since 2016.
Amanda received her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of West Florida and is currently teaching at a local high school.
Father Rob, Amanda, and their three daughters continue to be thrilled to be a part of the Holy Cross family!
The Rev. Matt Dollhausen
Assisting Priest for Worship
The Rev. Matt Dollhausen joined Holy Cross in 2024 after retiring from full-time parish leadership as the rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Milton. As Associate Rector, Father Matt leads the Wednesday morning service, assists in Sunday worship, and teaches an adult Sunday school class. He has a deep heart for missions and leads an annual mission trip to Guatemala, maintaining year-round communication and support for the community there. He and his wife, Vickie, are active members of the parish community. Outside of ministry, Matt is a gifted cook and a skilled carpenter and woodworker.
Janelle Berger
Church and Ministry Director
Janelle is a California native, proud mother to her 10-year-old son, Leo, Army veteran, avid football fan, and obsessive reader. While she has been volunteering and working part-time in churches her entire life, it was in 2020 that she felt the call to leave the medical field and dive full-time into ministry. She most recently served as the Director of Operations at United Ministries and the Youth Director at First United Methodist Church of Milton.
Janelle is proud to be a self-proclaimed nerd who will talk your ear off about Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, or Doctor Who. She is passionate about connecting people to the love of Jesus Christ through genuine fellowship and community. She finds joy in walking alongside people of all ages, helping them build a foundation of faith in Christ and find strength in their church family.
Janelle started at Holy Cross as the Youth Minister and Father Rob’s Assistant in 2023 and now serves as the Church and Ministry Director. She enjoys wearing many hats and serving this beautiful community in a variety of meaningful ways.
D'Anna Entrekin
Family Life Minister and Newcomer Coordinator
D’Anna Entrekin serves as the Family Life Minister and Newcomer Care Coordinator at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Since joining the staff in September 2023, she has loved creating spaces where families feel welcome, children are invited into the mysteries of Christ’s love, and newcomers find their home in a vibrant, supportive community.
D’Anna holds a B.S. in Bible and Intercultural Studies from Columbia International University and an M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. She brings over a decade of experience as a classroom teacher and gifted education specialist, with a deep commitment to accessibility and inclusion—especially for neurodivergent kids and families. She is also professionally trained in executive functioning coaching.
D’Anna and her husband Curtis met as Bible college students and now have three wonderfully precocious sons. Their lively household also includes a Cavapoo named Ginger Cookie, a black cat named Marlie, and a bearded dragon named Kaida. In her free time, D’Anna enjoys podcasts, doodling, crafting, and connecting deeply with others.
She feels most called to help people feel safe, seen, and genuinely welcomed.
Bailee Sterling
Youth and College Minister
Bailee was raised in Kearney, Nebraska, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. After graduating, she moved to Pensacola to finish her volleyball career at the University of West Florida and pursue her Master’s degree in Health Promotion and Wellness.
Outside of volleyball, Bailee is passionate about overall well-being. She is excited to step into the role of Youth Minister, where she can share practices that support mental, physical, and spiritual health with those around her.
In her free time, Bailee enjoys working out, sipping coffee and matcha, spending time at the beach and photography!
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Isabelle Peterson
Music Director
Isabelle was born and raised in Pensacola, FL and graduated from the University of West Florida in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance. Isabelle is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Choral Conducting from the University of South Carolina. She has served as a church musician for the past 14 years and predominantly works with choral groups both sacred and secular. In addition to serving as the Minister of Music and Liturgy at Holy Cross, Isabelle currently directs the Choral Society of Pensacola's Treble Ensemble. Isabelle has focused her career in liturgical music on offering a variety of musical styles that serve the purpose of uniting the singers and listeners in prayer. Isabelle serves Holy Cross as choir director, handbell director, as the director of the Contemporary band, and occasional cook. Isabelle and her wife Eden have a dog named Dakota (Koda for short) and a cat named Hazel, love all things coffee, and are avid readers.
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Jonathan McKinley
Parish Accompanist
Originally from Lakeland Florida, Jonathan McKinley is currently a music student at the University of West Florida. He is currently working towards his Bachelor's in Music Performance studying piano with Dr. Hedi Salanki. Jonathan plans to further his education after graduation by pursuing a master's degree. He enjoys making music with others, and prefers hot chocolate over coffee.
Laity Led Ministry Contacts
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Marline Austin - Daughters of the King (DOK) - 850-477-8596
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Craig Iversen - Brotherhood of St. Andrew (BSA) - 850-206-2116
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Ed Austin - Acolyte Mentor and Director - 850-293-6259
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Clay Coleman - Ambassadors and Ushers - 850-293-6258
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Fr. Rob Dixon - Altar Guild - 850-477-8596
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Olga Stone - Flower Guild - 850-501-5490
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Sally Roberts - Prayer Shawl Ministry - 850-477-3918
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Barbara Edwards - Pastoral Care - 850-375-3942
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Linda Bish - Library - 850-477-8596
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Kathy Meloche - Food Pantry of Holy Cross - 850-477-8596
