MEET OUR STAFF at Zillah Church of the Nazarene

If you would like to meet with one of our staff, contact them by email or go to our contact page.

Eric Stilwell, Pastor

Eric Stilwell serves as our Senior Pastor. Eric was raised in the valley, growing up on a farm in Grandview, WA. He graduated from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID and Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Eric and his wife Pam have 2 children and live in Zillah, WA. In addition to hearing his messages on Sunday mornings you can read more at Cafe ZNC where Eric shares his heart and responds to the world.

Sarah Friedrich, Pastor

Sarah Friedrich has been serving our church for over 10 years in a variety of roles. Sarah champions and gives leadership to our youth and gives oversight to other areas of ministry teams. Sarah and her husband Larry have 2 sons and live in Zillah, WA.

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Dean Wilson, Pastor

Dean provides part time leadership in a variety of ways here at Zillah Church of the Nazarene. He gives special attention to our Senior L.I.F.E ministry through encouragement, teaching, and visitation. Dean is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene College in Olathe, KS and Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, IL where he received a Masters Degree in Pastoral Counseling. Dean and his wife Carmon have three children and live in West Valley, WA.

Meghan Schoonover, Music Director

Meghan brings her diverse musical experience and talent to our times of worship and gives oversight to all expressions of music at our church. Meghan teaches piano from her home to many in our community. She and her husband Jason have three girls and live here in Zillah, WA.

Mike Merryman, NYI President

Mike assists Pastor Sarah with our youth here at Zillah Church of the Nazarene. NYI stands for Nazarene Youth International and connects our youth with other teens around the world. Mike continues to work full time as a police officer in Yakima. Mike and his wife Cindi have two children and live here in Zillah, WA. Mike is an avid bow hunter and loves the outdoors.

Mary Ann Clarence, Office Manager

Mary Ann provides assitance to our staff and oversees the office here at Zillah Church of the Nazarene. Mary Ann's voice is usually the first one you will hear when contacting the office and is behind the scenes in most of the printed and online communication that takes place. Mary Ann and her husband Mark have two children and live here in Zillah, WA.