Leadership

Pastor Andy Blacksher has a passion for reaching people with the message of Christ – especially next generations and those who have not had good past experiences with church. He describes himself as a team-oriented, strategic and visionary leader. Andy has served as a Christian summer camp worker, worship leader, youth pastor, and pastor for more than fifteen years. He graduated college at Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in communications and went to seminary at Saint Paul School of Theology for his Master of Divinity.  He is currently working toward a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. Andy met his wife Kristen in college at Missouri State University, and they married in 2010. They have two young sons, Zachary and Nathan. 

Tina Melville comes to the lake from the Kansas City area, where she retired from her position as the Registrar at the UMKC School of Law.   Prior to that, she enjoyed many years as a music teacher.  Tina received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education and a Masters Degree in Education Administration at the University of Missouri, Kansas City.  Tina and her husband Larry have two children, Ben and Samantha, and two grandchildren, Jackson and Daphne.  Her children and grandchild live in Florida and Washington DC, so she enjoys frequent trips for visits. 

Melani Biggers was born and raised in the Lake of the Ozarks area. She attended Drury University in Springfield, MO as a Vocal Music major where she was a member of the Chamber Choir. She began singing full-time at Main Street Music Hall shortly after moving back to the lake area and is now in her 10th season with the cast.  But during the school day you'll find her living out her passion of passing on the gift of music to new generations as the Pre-K through 12th grade Music Teacher at Macks Creek Schools.