
MEET THE TEAM

Rick Hays
SENIOR PASTOR

Audrey Sharp
WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Jenifer McClain
OC KIDS DIRECTOR

Bill Thompson
ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Jodie Kelly
TREASURER/
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Brian Swope
CONNECTIONS PASTOR
Angie McMeen
CUSTODIAN
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Karen Waison
CUSTODIAN

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Aaron McCormick
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 who passed away in July of 2022 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.

JENIFER McCLAIN
OC KIDS DIRECTOR/PASTOR
​Jenifer has been attending church for most of her life and she became a believer at a young age after attending a church camp. Jenifer has always had a passion to minister to children and has been working in children's ministry since 2001. She has been the children's director at Orchardville Church since April of 2023. She strives to teach her children the foundations of faith and to equip them to go out into the world which is commanded by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20. She continues to seek ways of reaching today’s children that are grounded in Scripture and points the children's hearts toward God.
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Jenifer is married to Jeff McClain, who is a part of the worship team at Orchardville Church. She has three adult children, one daughter-in-law, and one new granddaughter, Rowan, that was born in June of 2023. Drew (the oldest) and Courtney (daughter-in-law), Stephen (the second oldest), and Amber (the youngest). Jenifer likes to spend her free time working on puzzles and spending time with her family. Jenifer is grateful to be a part of the Orchardville Church team and is excited to see where God leads her in this journey.
AUDREY SHARP
WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Audrey has had music and faith woven together throughout her life. Growing up in church, she discovered early on the powerful way worship connects us to God and to one another. Her own journey with Christ became personal during high school when she accepted Jesus as her Savior, and that decision shaped everything that followed. She began using her musical gifts in junior high, singing in church and discovering her passion for leading others in worship. In 2017, she found her church home at Orchardville, where she's been growing in community and faith ever since. She later married her husband Dillon, and together they continue to serve and worship at Orchardville.
Audrey and Dillon have been blessed with two wonderful children, Emberly and Lincoln, who keep life full and joyful. When she's not leading worship or spending time with her family, you might find Audrey quilting, crocheting, or curled up with a good book. She believes that creativity—whether through music, handcrafts, or the written word—is one of the ways we reflect our Creator. Audrey is excited to serve Orchardville as Music Director, helping our church family encounter God's presence through worship and use our voices to declare His goodness together.
