LEADERSHIP

Mike grew up in Tulsa, OK. He attended Oklahoma Christian University and double majored in Communication and Ministry in 2007. Some years later, he would receive two masters: an MBA and a Masters in Bible and Theology. He has been married since 2008 to his best friend and partner in ministry, Brittany. They have joyfully lived a life of full-time ministry from 2009 to the present. Mike and Brittany have two children; a son Noah and daughter Ellie Kate. Mike served as a Youth Minister for 13 years, a Connections Minister for 2 years, and now a Preaching Minister spanning the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Mike is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, podcast and audiobook listener, loves his dog Buddy, and is a movie fanatic. Most importantly, he wants to not only share the gospel and good news of Jesus with anyone he comes into contact with, but he wants to share his life as well.

Amy Kendrick was born in a small town in northern Illinois and lived in various places growing up including Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.  She graduated from Oklahoma Christian University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  After her children got older, she returned to school and received a Masters in Education from Missouri State University in 2014.  Amy was a Special Education teacher in the Republic School District until May 2022 when she became Family and Children Minister at East Sunshine.  Amy’s mission is to partner with families to raise up the next generation of Disciples to Christ.  Amy enjoys all things outdoors but especially loves hiking and canoeing.

Mallory was born and raised in Cookeville, TN. She went on to graduate from Harding University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Bible and Ministry. She has wanted to pursue full-time ministry since she was in high school and is extremely honored and humbled to be working at East Sunshine as the Family and Youth Minister. Mallory’s dream is to spread the love of Jesus everywhere she goes and to invite others on that journey as well. Some of Mallory’s favorite things to do are play video games (including Fortnite), read books, do puzzles, and spend time with others. Her favorite place she’s traveled to has been Australia!

Deb is grateful for her Midwest roots that gave her a sense of community (and connection to wide open spaces). She always knew that art and design would be an important element in her life. With over 20 years experience in commercial art, and design, Deb feels especially blessed to serve her East Sunshine family in ways that allow the use of her talent and organizational skills to help inform and connect the congregation and community. She loves to create art, decorate, renovate, garden, cook, read and spend time with family and friends.

Braiden (known as Toelke to his friends) sings tenor on the praise team at East Sunshine and is being mentored to become a worship leader. He is currently a Graphic Design major at Missouri State University where he also performs in an all-male a cappella group called the Missouri State Beartones. When he graduates he intends to work at a graphic design firm and pursue music on the side. Braiden loves to design logos, book covers, packaging, posters and ads. But above all this, He hopes to serve the Lord and share His love and kindness to all.