Church Staff

Senior Pastor | Jared & Erica Wilkerson

Pastor Wilkerson: 517-290-9633

Sis. Erica: 731-413-8474

Pastor Wilkerson became a member of his local church’s youth committee in Humboldt, TN at the age of 12 and later served as youth director in this congregation for three years. He & his wife, Erica, later moved to Cookeville, TN where they joined the local church staff as student pastor, a position they held for four years.

While serving in his other roles, Pastor Wilkerson also has served as an assistant to the pastor, worship leader, service leader, sound technician, drummer, and drama director. He also has experience in social media, digital marketing, teaching in the prison system in Tennessee, and has owned two businesses. Pastor Wilkerson is also an ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church International and has held multiple positions in the Tennessee District of this organization. He currently serves as the Sr. Bible Quizzing Coordinator for the Michigan District of the United Pentecostal Church International, and he is often asked to work as a guest quizmaster for tournaments out of state, including the national finals each year. Pastor Wilkerson graduated with his bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Urshan University and is currently set to begin graduate school in August of 2026 to pursue his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Pastor Wilkerson was elected as Senior Pastor of Life Christian Church on January 31, 2021.

The Wilkerson’s have four children: Eden, Canaan, Judah and Selah.

If you would like to speak with Pastor Wilkerson, click here to find the link for scheduling an appointment with Pastor Wilkerson.

Youth | AJ Lehnert

AJ: 269-621-5906

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Children | Alani Stephens

Alani: 517-213-9859

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Life 50 & Wiser | Yolanda Vasquez

Yolanda: 517-803-9197

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Member Care | Dave Walsh

Dave: 517-599-4445

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Bible Studies & Groups | Gabe Rangel

Gabe: 517-410-1267

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Senior Pastor | Jared & Erica Wilkerson

Pastor Wilkerson: 517-290-9633

Sis. Erica: 731-413-8474

Pastor Wilkerson became a member of his local church’s youth committee in Humboldt, TN at the age of 12 and later served as youth director in this congregation for three years. He & his wife, Erica, later moved to Cookeville, TN where they joined the local church staff as student pastor, a position they held for four years.

While serving in his other roles, Pastor Wilkerson also has served as an assistant to the pastor, worship leader, service leader, sound technician, drummer, and drama director. He also has experience in social media, digital marketing, teaching in the prison system in Tennessee, and has owned two businesses. Pastor Wilkerson is also an ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church International and has held multiple positions in the Tennessee District of this organization. He currently serves as the Sr. Bible Quizzing Coordinator for the Michigan District of the United Pentecostal Church International, and he is often asked to work as a guest quizmaster for tournaments out of state, including the national finals each year. Pastor Wilkerson graduated with his bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Urshan University and is currently set to begin graduate school in August of 2026 to pursue his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Pastor Wilkerson was elected as Senior Pastor of Life Christian Church on January 31, 2021.

The Wilkerson’s have four children: Eden, Canaan, Judah and Selah.

If you would like to speak with Pastor Wilkerson, click here to find the link for scheduling an appointment with Pastor Wilkerson.

Youth | AJ Lehnert

AJ: 269-621-5906

Return soon again to read AJ’s bio.

Children | Alani Stephens

Alani: 517-213-9859

Return soon again to read Alani’s bio.

Life 50 & Wiser | Yolanda Vasquez

Yolanda: 517-803-9197

Return soon again to read Yolanda’s bio.

Member Care | Dave Walsh

Dave: 517-599-4445

Return soon again to read Dave’s bio.

Bible Studies & Groups | Gabe Rangel

Gabe: 517-410-1267

Return soon again to read Gabe’s bio.