MEET THE TEAM
Rick Hays
SENIOR PASTOR
George Thomason
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Karlyn Loker
WORSHIP DIRECTOR
MaKenna Kelly
OC KIDS DIRECTOR/PASTOR
Justine Loker
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mark Miller
FACILITIES MANAGER
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RICK HAYS
SENIOR PASTOR
Rick joined Orchardville Church as the Youth Pastor for Modified Youth in January of 2017 and transitioned into the Senior Pastor position in June of 2021. He spent his early years growing up near Chicago (loves the Cubs) and moved to Southern Illinois with his family when he was in junior high. He gave his life to the Lord at a young age, but didn’t grasp the relationship Jesus wanted with him until he was out of high school. It was at this time he felt called to ministry. His passion for working with youth began when he began volunteering to help out with the youth group at his church. He volunteered as the youth pastor at a local church for eight years. During this time, he enrolled in college and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education/Special Education. He taught in the area for a few years before beginning his ministry here at Orchardville Church.
Rick is married to Sara, his partner in ministry, and they have two children; a son named Jaxon and a daughter named Brylin. He enjoys spending time with his family, his friends, movies, reading, and coaching sports. Rick knows ministry is his calling and his heart is for as many people as possible to come to know Jesus as their Savior and best friend.
GEORGE THOMASON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
My name is George and I am the Associate Pastor. My wife’s name is Sam and we have five kids, two daughter-in-laws, and two grandkids. I am a semi-professional food critic and a great fish fryer. I also have a fear of dogs that I am slowly working to overcome with the help of God. I joined the team at Orchardville Church in 2005. It feels like a family here and I love getting to build and strengthen relationships – both with people and with God.
MAKENNA KELLY
OC KIDS DIRECTOR/PASTOR
MaKenna joined our team in March of 2021. She has attended Orchardville Church since 2013 and has served in many different ministries since joining our family. She was raised in church and gave her life to Jesus in grade school. MaKenna is passionate about helping kids come into relationship with Jesus and in growing in their faith. She wants to teach kids how to live out their faith and to show the world the love of God.
JUSTINE LOKER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Justine Loker has been married to Karlyn since 1983. They have 3 children, Kris, TJ, and Amanda, two daughter-in-laws, Deanna and Ashley, and 1 son-in-law, Canyon. They also have 5 grandchildren, Graceland, Javen, Kinley, Kaelynn, and Kylar. She has been on staff at Orchardville Church since 2005. Her hobbies include camping, 4 wheeling, spending time with her family and friends, reading, singing, and many other fun things! Her passion is serving with her husband on the worship team and seeing lives being changed because of the love of Jesus.
MARK MILLER
FACILITIES MANAGER
Hi, my name is Mark Miller and I am the Facilities Manager here at Orchardville Church. My job is to maintain and make improvements to the buildings and grounds as needed. I prepare the buildings and grounds before and after services and events. I also help other staff members prepare their areas of ministry.