Our Staff

Donnell Wyche, Senior Pastor

The Reverend Donnell Wyche serves full-time as the Senior Pastor and the Head of Staff. Pastor Donnell joined the Vineyard church in 1997 and joined the staff in 1999 and was ordained in 2004. He grew up in Washington, DC and received his B.A. in computer science from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio and is a graduate of Vineyard Leadership Institute. Passionate about the intersections of race, faith, politics, and technology, Pastor Donnell started out as a Solution Architect at IBM in Southfield, MI. Since then, Pastor Donnell has served as a national task force leader for youth ministry and multi-ethnicity within VineyardUSA. He has led seminars and trainings on becoming culturally competent, transitioning your church to a multi-ethnic church, and has served as a part-time instructor in web technologies at Washtenaw Community College. Pastor Donnell is the president of the board of the InterFaith Council for Peace and Justice and has pursued issues of affordable, fair, and accessible housing as a board member of the Religious Action for Affordable Housing. As a trained computer engineer, Pastor Donnell created, in partnership with the late Phyllis Tickle, the online home of The Divine Hours. His latest technology project is Community Center for Churches, a software tool to help pastors better care for and shepherd their congregants. Pastor Donnell is married to Maria, an early childhood advocate and speech-language pathologist, and together, they are raising three multi-ethnic, spiritually engaged, peace loving, politically aware, woke activists! You can reach Donnell via email or by phone at (734) 477-9135 x115.


Marissa Jadrich Ortiz, Assistant Pastor

Marissa Jadrich Ortiz, Assistant Pastor

As a small child, Marissa Jadrich Ortiz was introduced to Jesus by a singing donut puppet. Although her mature understanding of the sweet love of Jesus no longer puts her at risk for diabetes, the passing years have only increased her joy in being part of God’s family. She is passionate about caring for children, creative learning, and Jesus-centered community. In her past lives, Marissa has studied Creative Writing and Vocal Performance, taught English and Spanish overseas, tutored middle school students, served an inner-city after school program, and most recently completed her Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Some of the things that make Marissa’s day include playing music with her ukulele and/or friends, writing songs, reading a good book, exploring the nature, and savoring delicious donuts. You can reach Marissa by email or phone at 734-477-9135 x117.

 


Shaun Garth Walker, Worship Pastor

Shaun Garth Walker serves as the church’s Worship Pastor, helping to get as many people worshiping Jesus as much as possible as often as possible. He lives near Depot Town in Ypsilanti with his fabulous wife Mary, along with their four children, Ethan, Sadie, Rosie, and Levi.  Shaun graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a journalism degree, but can be found working most nights of the week at various local bars playing rock music (yup, in various local bars playing rock music). He is also an avid supporter of God’s team, Manchester United. You can reach Shaun via email or phone 734 477-9135 x118.

 

 

 


Melissa Mahler, Office Administrator

Melissa Mahler serves as the church’s Office Administrator. Melissa grew up in Ohio and is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she studied Sociology and Human Development and Family Sciences. She is a Buckeye at heart but loves her new Ann Arbor home. In May of 2022 Melissa married her high school sweetheart Evan who is attending University of Michigan studying Engineering Physics. Together Evan and Melissa have two loving cats: Rorschach Green Bean (Rory) and Grimm Sleeper. In her free time, Melissa enjoys baking, being crafty with her sewing machine or embroidery, playing with her cats, spending time outdoors, or trying out new hobbies. You can reach Melissa via email or by phone at 734 477-9135 x111

 

 


Jesica Ligi, Bookkeeper

Jesica Ligi serves as the churches Office Administrator. Jesica has been married to her husband, Anthony, for 16 years and together they have three awesome boy; Jacob, Ben, & Nathan, and a bundle of energy goldendoodle named Finn. Jesica grew up in Michigan and absolutely loves it here! Her family has settled themselves in South Lyon (just outside of Washtenaw). She likes to be outside, go camping, plant flowers, read tons of books, take naps, and watch her boys play hockey. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and is excited to be working here at the Vineyard! You can reach Jesica via email or phone (734) 477-9135 x111.

 

 

 

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