Pastor Marc Mullins came to Pendleton in 2003. He began his ministry with First Christian Church on October 27 of that year.

Marc and his wife, Wendy, have been married for as long as they have served in ministry together. They will celebrate their twenty-seventh wedding anniversary this July 7, 2006.  Marc and Wendy have one daughter, Megan, who has studied at Hiram College (Hiram, Ohio), and Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas).  Megan aspires to work in the field of Christian ministry in her future.

Marc received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwest Christian College (Eugene, Oregon) in 1979, majoring in Biblical Studies with a double minor in Music and Biblical Archaeology. In 1986 he graduated from Brite Divinity School (Texas Christian University) in Fort Worth, Texas with his Master of Divinity Degree. 

Among Marc's many interests, he has a deep appreciation for music and the arts. A musician and songwriter himself, Marc plays several musical instruments. His preference among all are the guitar and vocals.

As an accomplished professional illusionist, Marc has held membership in the Association of Christian Entertainers, the Academy of Magical Arts (Hollywood, California), the Society of American Magicians, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. In addition to professional performance, he has created and marketed many original magic effects, including a variety of Gospel routines for use in the ministry.

Marc has had the privilege to travel widely throughout the world, and has lived and studied in such places as the Republic of the Philippines and Israel.

Melissa Nitz grew up in the heart of wheat country in Helix, Oregon. She moved to LaGrande to attend Eastern Oregon University and earned a Bachelors of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with dual minors in Elementary Education and English with a Writing Emphasis.

After graduation, Melissa went back to her hometown to teach and coach for the Helix School District. Four years later, when her children were preschoolers, she opened Kid's Korner Preschool and Daycare in Pendleton. She enjoyed being a part of her children's first education experience and operated the business for nine years.

Melissa has been a member of Pendleton First Christian Church since 1997 and has volunteered with the youth program. Even as a young girl Melissa loved Christian Education and began volunteering her time to Vacation Bible School, Sunday School and Summer Camps.

Melissa and her husband, Jon, have been married for 16 years and have five children who also enjoy serving God with their time and talents.

Marlee Dickerson is the lucky mom of two great children. Her sweet husband, Jerrod, works for Wal-Mart Distribution Center as a manager.

Aside from enjoying her time as mother and wife she also like to build furniture and save old pieces that have lost their usefulness. She also keep her fingers busy developing a web-based business after she leave the office here at the church.

She shares that she really enjoy her position here at the church....working with everyone and getting to know the kind members of the church has been very fulfilling.