Sunday Meeting: 10:15am
Leadership
Elders
We are an Elder-led congregation with a strong and diverse pastoral team, a healthy group of teachers, and mission leaders of the church, with broad and talented teams working in every missional area of the church.
Tom Kyle (lead Pastoral Team)
Tom Kyle began working with Lifelink Memphis in the summer of 2010 as a visiting speaker from the Lifelink affiliated church in St. Louis, MO, Risen Lord Community Church. In August of 2010, Tom became the pastor of the church and enjoys traveling between cities and being a part of two vibrant congregations. He and his wife Randi reside in St. Louis, MO and have over 25 years in ministry with local churches and pastoring young and creative churches.
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Ken Steorts
Ken has been an Elder at Lifelink Memphis since 2003. Ken and Joy were married in 1995 and enjoy leading together in support of families, the arts, outreach and the people. Ken has overseen administrative functions of the community and now leads the teams of mission within the congregation.
Ken is known as a passionate rock musician, an entrepreneurial developer of new ministry and business, and as the founding guitarist of the Christian rock band Skillet. Ken is the visionary and president of Visible School - Music and Worship Arts College. Ken is working on his doctorate in the Integration of Religion and Society. A songwriter, past GRAMMY Board Governor, active music community advocate, he enjoys eating popcorn at the movie theater, and digs really spicy food.
Joy is a pastorally caring and passionate friend to many. Originally from St. Louis, Joy is full of life and creative energy, holding a Bachelor degree from the University of Memphis in Dance. She organizes the women’s and children’s ministries of Lifelink Memphis.
Ken and Joy are raising two fun boys - Freedman and Skye.
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Mission Leaders
Service Team
Brent & Camille Diggs, Training
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Brent and Camille are high school sweethearts who married in 1989. They moved to Memphis in 2001 so that Brent could attend Visible School, and soon fell in love with the Lifelink community. They share a passion to equip people, both for marriage and life in the Kingdom of God. They have three kids: Ami, Keenan, and Ali
Brent is a speaker, writer, and humorist who enjoys savoring the nuances of the English language. He is a founding member of the comedy ensemble DangerCouch, and his portrayal of Doctor Harold Toboggans has moved many to tears. He works as a team leader at Brother International.
Camille is a community advocate with a teacher's heart and a passion for prayer. She has a Bachelors Degree in history from the University of Memphis, and is currently pursuing her masters in counseling. She works as an administrative assistant at FedEx.
Shane & Bernadette Flynn, Technology
Shane Flynn hails from Marquette, MI in the UP (Upper Peninsula). He first came to Memphis in 2002 as a student at Visible School. In 2004 he started working at the college as the ‘Computer guy'. In addition to his I.T. work, he currently co-leads a small group, teaches an audio course, and is the official Macgyver for Visible School.
Bernadette grew up in St. Louis, MO, and moved to Memphis in 1993. After accepting Jesus in 2000, she began attending Lifelink Memphis. Her heart is to serve the women of the church and encourage them toward God. She enjoys opening her home for various events and having people over for meals.
Church Administration, Hospitality
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Jesse Moore, Facility
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Pastoral Team
Tony & Sarah Lehman (Middle School Leaders)
Tony and Sarah have been married since September 2005. Tony is originally from Maryland and Sarah from Pennsylvania Their paths converged while studying at Visible School – Music and Worship Arts College where they became one of many dating success stories. Tony graduated in May 2005 with his Bachelor Degree in Modern Music Ministry. Following their studies in Memphis, Tony and Sarah married and spent 2 years serving at the Bible College of Wales in Swansea, Wales. In 2007 the Lehman's returned to Memphis to serve in the Lifelink Memphis church.
Heather Isaac, Worship Arts Pastor (Music Team Leader)
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Ryan Nelson
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John Olmstead
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Kirk Smith
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Joy Steorts (Children's Team Leader)
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Peet Strydom (Small Groups Team Leader)
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Small Groups
Peet & Sue Strydom (Small Groups Team Leaders)
Originally from South Africa, Peet made his way to Memphis in 2003 (having spent some time in Florida on the way), and found himself working as part of the team at Visible School. He is now one of the Directors there, and oversees all things related to Student Development.
Sue is originally from the UK and, after spending several years in California, moved to Memphis in 2007, having met, worked with and fallen for Peet the previous year. Sue is a freelance caterer and photographer, and she loves all things "admin".
Peet and Sue have been married since the summer of 2007 and they have a very fluffy puppy called Max. They all love the beach, camping, picnics and having people in their home. Peet is a member of Lifelink's Pastoral Care Team, and together they oversee the Small Groups that gather each week around the community.
Ben & Ali Cumming, Cooper-Young, Tuesday @ 630p
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Colin Byers & Emmoe Doniz, Midtown - Idlewild, Tuesday @ 630p
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Ryan & Amy Nelson, Berclair 1, Wednesday @ 7p
Ryan Nelson grew up in North Dakota where, believe it or not, he loved the cold, snowy six-month long winters and small town feel of the whole state. In 2001, he decided to brave the heat and city life and moved down to Memphis to attend Visible School. Since then, Ryan has played in bands, met the love of his life, married that lovely lady, spent a year at The Bible College of Wales, and much more.
Ryan and Amy met in 2001 at Lifelink Memphis and were married in September of 2003. Since then they have grown in their love for each other, their love for Lord, and their passion to see people's hearts unlocked through love. They recently welcomed a son to their family and are adjusting to life with this new bundle of joy. If you come to their home, you will be welcomed by their loveable Golden Retriever Dakota, who knows no enemies, unless you're a raccoon or squirrel.
Shane & Bernadette Flynn, Berclair 2, Wednesday @ 630p
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