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Leadership Directory

Updated 3/10/2026

LeaderZone is now available at shawneealliance.com/leaderzone. This will include tools for leaders to utilize, such as links to fill out a promo form, use RightNow Media, and more. If you would like to request a resource to be added or if you have any questions, please let us know!

Pastors & Staff

Kris Browning

Lead Pastor

kris@shawneealliance.com

  • Leads the staff, reports to the elder board
  • Sets vision and goals for the church
  • Preaches, Provides Pastoral Care (Counseling, Weddings, Funerals)

John Long

Worship Pastor

john@shawneealliance.com

  • Leads worship on Sunday mornings and events; oversees website
  • Leads the worship, tech and video teams; Oversees video production
  • Provides Pastoral Care (Counseling, Weddings, Funerals)

Josh Kennedy

Youth Pastor

josh@shawneealliance.com

  • Leads Middle and High School ministries and events (5Q, summer trips)
  • Oversees Wednesday and LIFE Groups
  • Leads our Upward Basketball League
  • Preaches, Provides Pastoral Care (Counseling, Funerals)

Sarah Kennedy

Director of Ministry

sarah@shawneealliance.com

  • Leadership of the admin staff along with the day-to-day operations and ministries of the church
  • Preaches, Provides Pastoral Care (Counseling, Weddings, Funerals)
  • If you have a question and don’t know who to ask, ask Sarah!

Erin Marshall

Children's Director

erin@shawneealliance.com

  • Leads KidsMin and equips volunteers (grades K-4)
  • Oversees events such as Beulah on the Road, Trunk-N-Treat, and Family Fun Night

Jerrica Kohler

Nursery & Pre-K Director

jerrica@shawneealliance.com

  • Leads Nursery and Preschool ministries and equips volunteers (6 weeks-age 4)
  • Oversees events such as Preschool VBS

Jessica McCullough

Family Life Administrative Assistant, Missions Committee Chair, Volleyball Leader

missions@shawneealliance.com

  • Provides administrative support for Kid's and Youth ministries and events
  • Coordinates mission trips throughout the year, helps bring mission speakers to Shawnee Alliance, and is the Shawnee Alliance contact for missions information
  • Leads Upward Volleyball
  • Leads Open Gym Volleyball on Tuesday nights

Rebekah Ricker

Communication Director

rebekah@shawneealliance.com

  • Manages event promotion and social media
  • Baptism videos

Mackenzie Stalder

Office Administrator

mackenzie@shawneealliance.com

  • Oversees the day-to day operations of the church
  • Provides support and offers direction for the financial team and other ministries of the church
  • Volunteers and serves at church events

Liz Browning

Ministry Administrative Assistant

liz@shawneealliance.com

  • Provides administrative support for church ministries and events (Membership, Baptism, Child Dedication, Groups)
  • Creates publications as needed for office and events (flyers, postcards, etc)
  • Manages Planning Center (If you have a Planning Center question, ask Liz!)

Mary Latsha

Office Assistant

mary@shawneealliance.com

  • Manages the front desk
  • Schedules facility ministry use and rentals
  • Processes connect cards, enters attendance, helps with mailings

Chris Hager

Treasurer

chris@shawneealliance.com

  • Oversees finances and church budget
  • Coordinates payroll and designations
  • Manages financial team and reports to elder board

Jeff Vorhees

Lead Custodian & Facility Maintenance Coordinator

truckwrench38@aol.com, (419) 303-0020

  • Oversees regular cleaning of church facilities, purchases supplies
  • Oversees and schedules facility maintenance and repairs
  • Helps with setup and teardown for church events and ministries
  • If you see anything that needs cleaned or replaced, contact Jeff!

Brian Manuel

Facility Logistics Coordinator

brianmanuel@shawneealliance.com, (419) 905-6202

  • Oversees non-Sunday morning facility setup, as well as chair repair
  • Coordinates volunteers for event and ministry setup throughout the facilities
  • Clears snow from sidewalks

Elder Board

Ryan Jones

I have attended Shawnee Alliance since 2008 and have been on the elder board for several years. I also volunteer in the scouting ministry and security team, as well as drive the church van. I appreciate that the generosity and community shown by Shawnee Alliance through community outreach, missions, and small groups are covered in the love of Christ.

Jeff Hager

I have been attending Shawnee Alliance for over 20 years and have served on the elder board for the majority of those years. I love the outreach focus of our church and the love our congregation shows in all of the different ministries we have that meet people were they are.

John Manuel

I have attended Shawnee Alliance Church since moving to Lima in 2008 and have served on the elder board since 2019. My children (Hailey, Emily, Chelsea, and Brian) grew up in this church, and our family has volunteered with multiple church activities over the years. Currently I am most active as a church shuttle van driver on Sundays, and assist with chair setup when needed. I love this church family, and am personally so grateful to our excellent church staff and ministry leaders!

Tony Shaw

I have attended Shawnee Alliance since 1980, when I was a 6th grader in Mrs. Jeri Sheets' Sunday school class. I have served on the elder board since 2008, and also volunteer with the Worship Team regularly and lead worship in the Traditional Service occasionally. My wife, Waneda and I are currently involved in two small groups and I continue meeting with my Fight Club squadron as well. What I love most about Shawnee Alliance is the sense of community and seeing how God works through His people. It is a blessing to be a part of it.

Dale Steinmetz

I have attended Shawnee Alliance Church since I was a senior at Wapakoneta High School. I’ve served on the elder board for a total of nearly 20 years. There is so much that I love about Shawnee Alliance. I’ve learned so much and am so grateful for all the devoted people who have helped me to grow in my relationship with Jesus and establish deep roots in the Faith. I love the church, not only for what I’ve learned here, but also for the many friendships I’ve come to enjoy with this beautiful church family. Besides serving on the elder board, I serve on the Partners in Prayer team, lead the Life in the Spirit Sunday school class, and lead the Monday morning retired men’s prayer group.

Matt Reaman

I began attending Shawnee Alliance Church in 2010, and have been serving on the Elder Board as recording secretary since January of 2025. I have served in various ministries over the years, from Kids & Youth Ministries and Upward Basketball to Missions, Hands-On, and sports ministries. My favorite thing about Shawnee Alliance is that no matter where you are in your faith journey, Shawnee Alliance is happy to welcome you in.

Ross Kantner

Ministry Leaders

Andrew Lopez

Boy Scouts Scoutmaster

andrewlopz@hotmail.com, (419) 905-6435

Boy Scouts is charted through Shawnee Alliance Church. Meetings and events are often at Shawnee Alliance.

Marcail Manuel

Coordinator for Girl Scouts, Operation Christmas Child, & Canned Food Drive

marcail864@hotmail.com, 419-905-5323

  • Girl Scout Leader and contact for Shawnee Alliance
  • Coordinates Operation Christmas Child
  • Coordinates Canned Food Drive each fall

Rick Snider

Centershot Leader

419-233-0207

Liz Allison

Grief Share Coordinator (Wednesday & Thursday groups)

Grief Share is offered in the Fall and Spring during Wednesday Night Groups and on Thursday mornings.

lizaallison@hotmail.com, 419-234-0551

MaryAnn Reichmanis

Prison Grief Share Coordinator

Bringing the benefits of the Grief Share small group to the Allen-Oakwood prison

mreichmanis@gmail.com

Ruth Ann Stover

Shawnee LifeWise Academy Director

Email: ruthannstover@lifewise.org or rastover4557@gmail.com

Phone: 419-235-0446 (text)

Paula Riedel

Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Group Leader

pkr444@bright.net, 419-303-8551 (text)

Lisa Ramey

Prayer Chain Coordinator

prayer@shawneealliance.com

Heather Long

Wedding Coordinator; sets up supplies for Communion and Baptism

heatherlong12295@gmail.com