
Pastor Short Sledge
Merriam Community Church
Ken Sisk
Worship Leader
Ken totally committed his heart to Christ in 1981 and already loved music. He has used that passion for the Lord and has been involved with music ministry since then. He loves praise and worship as a musician and as a worshipper. “Seeing God’s Spirit move, change lives and people encouraged is the greatest thing to be a part of.” He has been married to Renee for 31 years, has 3 daughters, 3 son-in-law’s and 5 grandchildren. He enjoys good music, NHRA racing, hanging out in the man cave, fishing, jeep rides, seeing God’s beautiful landscapes, and spending time with friends and family as much as possible.
Noah West
Youth Director
Renee Sisk
Worship Leader
Renee has been involved in music most of her life and enjoys when corporate worship takes place with all God’s family giving praise for who HE is! The word of God is vital in our lives but the act of worship is such a blessing we can experience as an individual and as a body of believers. There are times a song will minister just what we need from God at the right time. She has been married to Ken for 31 years, They have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. She also enjoys time with family and friends, Jeep rides, laughter, and barn quilts!
Rebecca West
Children’s Director
Dalelisa Richardson
J.A.M. Leader
Dalelisa has been happily married to Mark for 33 years. The have one son, Ryan. Dalelisa has served as a volunteer in Children’s ministry for many years. Her passions is encouraging others to freely worship Jesus through music and motion. In her free time, Dalelisa enjoys being with her family, junking, and RZR riding with friends. She is looking forward to becoming a Piddler.
Carol Sledge
Office Manager
Carol spent over 36 years working for JOY Mining Machinery before retiring. She utilizes her organizational skills to serve as the Office Manager for MCC. She also serves as the Early Learning Director and has a true passion for the spiritual development of children. Although Carol prefers to be behind the scenes doing prep work or clean up, she loves to play games and come up with craft projects and is actively engaged with the children in Adventureland and VBS.
Mark Richardson
Worship Director
Mark has been a school teacher for 28 years at Woodlawn and is now their Curriculum Coordinator. He plans to retire next year and spend more time with his wife Dalelisa, their son Ryan. He has been in praise and worship for many years and enjoys playing music and being around people. He says that his responsibility as a Worship Director is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:12).
Eden West
Youth Worship
Eden has been involved in some aspect of music for the past 3 years. Whether it be the youth band, morning worship, or leading kids in praise and worship, she enjoys them all. Eden plays keyboards, ukulele, and loves to sing. Eden enjoys serving at church and looks forward to VBS every year.
Elizabeth West
Youth Worship
Elizabeth has been playing the piano for the past 13 years and has been involved in music ministry for 7 years. Her passion is to bring glory to the Lord through music and praise and worship. When she’s not playing the piano, Elizabeth, enjoys driving her convertible, spending time with her family cat, Otis, and shopping