Our Staff

Having grown up at Detroit, Michigan First Church of the Nazarene, Greg came to ONU in the fall of 1967 to pursue his ministerial studies. Most of his ministry was spent in his home state. June 1998 found him relocating to Kankakee to pastor Eastridge, a church he attended for a while during his college days. He met his wife, Marcie, during a summer youth internship. He is passionate about ministry and leading others into a joyful walk in their Christian life.

Scott has recently graduated from Olivet and eagerly welcomes the challenge of learning who each teen is. Scott is joined by his wife, Shelly, and their daughter, Emily. Relationships are key for Scott, who feels that his biggest challenge as youth leader will be building and growing relationships with the church’s family, friends, and neighbors.

Merrick was raised in the Nazarene Church and is excited to be a part of the staff at Eastridge. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Merrick is a 2011 Olivet grad with a degree in Music and Theatre, and is looking forward to being a part of God's continual work in the church. Visit him at MerrickRobison.com

Marcie began her Christian Walk at the Westland, Michigan Church of the Nazarene. Her years at ONU in the early 1970's gave her the tools she needed to serve for a short while as a public school teacher. Her years in ministry beside her husband, Greg, led her to the awareness of God's call on her life to ministry. Serving the church in visitation ministries keeps Marcie on the move.

Serving as Parish Nurse allows Ann to serve in an area of Passion for her. She believes that Parish nursing helps to round out the ministries of the church. She is well qualified for this ministry having received her nursing credentials in 1960 in Louisville and continuing her education in Iowa. She received her Parish Nursing Credentials in 2001. Her years as a Pastors Wife, serving with youth, outreach ministries, music and Sunday School have given her an understanding of the church and it's workings that enable her to serve with compassion.