St. Ambrose
Anglican Mission
About Us
Diocese of the Missouri Valley
St. Ambrose Anglican Mission is a part of the Diocese of the Missouri Valley, a diocese of the Anglican Church in America (ACA). The Diocese upholds the historic Catholic faith, apostolic order, and traditional Anglican worship as expressed in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Rooted in the Affirmation of St. Louis, the Diocese of the Missouri Valley spans multiple states and is committed to planting, supporting, and growing faithful Anglican parishes throughout the region. Under the leadership of our bishop, the Diocese fosters unity, pastoral care, and a steadfast witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our Story
St. Ambrose Anglican Mission began as a small but faithful effort to bring traditional Anglican worship to the Branson area. What started with a handful of devoted families and the simple desire to worship in the beauty of holiness has grown into a steadfast mission rooted in the Catholic and Apostolic faith. Over the years, we have endured challenges, moved locations, and steadily built a community committed to the sacramental life, the authority of Scripture, and the historic liturgy of the Church. With the help of God’s grace and the support of the Diocese of the Missouri Valley, we continue to grow—not only in numbers, but in prayer, devotion, and love for Christ and His Church. Our mission remains simple: to be a faithful Anglican witness in the Ozarks, centered on the altar, grounded in tradition, and open to all who seek the truth of the Gospel.
Meet The Team
Bishop Patrick Fodor
The Right Reverend Patrick Fodor is a native of Buffalo, New York. He is married to Crista Fodor, and together they have three children. Bishop Fodor was elected as the Third Bishop of the Diocese of the Missouri Valley, Anglican Church in America, on May 24, 2022, succeeding the Right Reverend Stephen Strawn, who died in Office in April 2021. Bishop Fodor was consecrated on November 12, 2022 in the Cathedral Church of St. John, by Archbishop Shane Janzen, Primate of the Traditional Anglican Church, Archbishop Juan Garcia, Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church in America, and Bishop William Bower, Diocesan Bishop of the Eastern United States.
The Right Reverend Doctor Fodor earned a B. A. degree from the SUNY at Buffalo, an M. Div. from Brock University, an M.A. from the University of Balamand’s St. John of Damascus School of Theology, and studied at Logos House of Theological Studies in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. His Doctor of Ministry degree comes from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He teaches as a full-time tenured professor of Humanities (Religion and Philosophy) at John Wood Community College.
Subdeacon Keith Plybon
Subdeacon Keith Plybon serves as the pastoral and liturgical leader of St. Ambrose Anglican Mission. A husband and father of six, he brings a deep love for the Church’s tradition, reverent worship, and pastoral care. Having faithfully served the mission since its founding, he has helped guide its growth through prayer, teaching, and sacramental preparation. Subdeacon Keith is currently preparing for ordination to the Sacred Diaconate under the direction of the Right Reverend Bishop Stephen D. Fodor. His ministry is marked by a heart for service, a desire to proclaim the Gospel, and a steadfast commitment to the Catholic faith as expressed in the Anglican tradition.
