Go Daddy 14455 N. Hayden Rd Suite 226 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 US
Leadership Team
Meet Our Pastor
Melisha Stiles is a minister, teacher, encourager, mentor, mother and grandmother. She is the youngest child of Jerry and Sharron (Edwards) Conatser of Doddridge Arkansas. Born in Grapevine Texas and raised in Maud Oklahoma until her family moved to Arkansas. Where she graduated in 1989 from DeQueen Senior High School. She entered the service and served as a combat medic for the Arkansas Army National Guard. She obtained her AAS Environmental Safety & Technology from CCCUA in 1997. Where she entered as Safety Supervisor for her parents company. She is married to Waylon D. Stiles and has three children, three step children, and seven precious grandchildren.
Over the years, Melisha served in many capacities in whatever local fellowship she belonged to, including teaching children, youth, women's and adult Sunday school classes, as well as leading and serving on several Worship Teams. She also headed up Children's Music Group called "His Warriors" where the group was featured at the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs Arkansas. Melisha also did church newsletters and other administrative work.
She believes her life has been her main school of ministry. And that others' lives also are for them. Melisha has volunteered for internationally known ministries, she also works helping others in her local community as a firefighter/first responder as well as at her job at the Unemployment Office. Her work resume includes: Camp nurse/mentor three years for International Kids Camp for Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, while her children were young. Safety Coordinator for Conatser Concrete, Supply Specialist/Hazardous Materials for contractor at Red River Army Depot, Safety Technician, and current Business Service Consultant for Greater Texarkana Workforce. She was called to preach in 2013 but was a few years (and much study) before she stepped into that position. Melisha has sang in churches of many varied denominations. She has a strong urge to minister to the lost, and will go wherever the Lord leads.
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Rex Shipman
Rex Shipman is the oldest of nine children of Melvin Harris and Hellen Marie Langemo of Billings Montana. Rex served 6 years in the US Army as a Infantry Paratrooper. Rex currently serves as Assistant Pastor/ Adult Sunday School teacher. He was an over the road truck driver for 25 years and locally for 10 years with Bruce Kennedy Sand and Gravel. Rex settled in Hooks Texas. He has ten step children.
Over the years, Rex served in many capacities in whatever local fellowship he belonged to, including teaching adult Sunday school classes, as well as leading and served as music minister in Slidell ,LA. He has been with Freedom Fellowship since 2014 and surrendered to the call to minister in 2018. Rex is also leader of the emergency response team at the church.
Our Elders
Jerry Conatser and Wane Pulliam The call of elder is not one to take lightly. These two men are peacemakers, prayer warriors, teachers, leaders by example, and decision makers. Their lives are filled with humility and inner strength. We are BLESSED to have them as our elders.
"Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord." (James 5:14)
Worship Team
Jerry Conatser Sr.- Rhythm Guitar
Wayne Pulliam- Bass Guitar
Jerry Conatser Jr.-Drums/vocals
Wanda Pulliam- Vocals
Melisha Stiles- Piano/vocals
Worship Leader
We are currently praying for a Worship Leader. Must be of life mind and faith, and posses the following:
Prayerful Life: Must be a person of prayer,
Listening Ear: A keen listener with ears habitually open to hear and obey what the Lord says – like Samuel and Moses. Whether it’s planning a set-list, organizing practice sessions, forming a team, recruiting new members or training others, it must all start with checking with God on what He wants and then doing just that.
Must be a Team Player-Humble servant willing to work with and for others. For example, if the Pastor asks for a particular song to be removed or added to a set list, the worship leader must have an attitude of submission and comply. He or she must have a sound understanding of our doctrine and vision.
Must be able to put in the practice needed to work with the worship teams schedules as well as helping them improve in areas of playing instruments , keeping time, and staying in pitch.
Ministerial Competency: Worship isn't just music. And it is not performance. The worship leader must know how to deliver a worship set in a manner that people encounter God during the session; how scripture, prayers, music and songs tie-in together; how to minimize distractions; how to seamlessly transition from one song to the next; how to engage the congregation in participative worship; what the different worship progressions are and how they can be used; how to leverage technology in ministry and so on. Contact the church via email if you feel the call. This is a volunteer position.
