Shilliday Family
Stan and Melony Shilliday both have a passion for ministry and for the creative arts.
In 1996 Melony joined the ministry of Khanyisa as a dancer/singer and moved with the group to the USA from South Africa. Melony and Stan met through their local church in Nashville, TN and in 2000 they were married. In 2001 Rolf Weichardt (founder of Khanyisa) resigned as leader and Stan was apppointed in his place. As part of Khanyisa, Melony was also part of the training team for YfC's Team Department and together they trained and equipped young people for team ministry. Over the past 6 years Stan also worked with several Christian Artists based out of Nashville TN including "SonicFlood" where he served as their FOH sound engineer and production/road manager. Today, Stan is on staff at Christian Heritage Church in Tallhassee Florida as Technical Arts Director and Melony serves as Dance Director. They have two beautiful girls, Alana and Isabel and together as a family they will respond to God's call for this season in their lives.
In the words of Rolf Weichardt (National Director for YfC South Africa)..."I can think of no better couple to oversee and train the team for this life changing project, than Stan and Melony Shilliday. Some of my personal reasons:· We have enjoyed a long and blessed friendship· Melony has a passion to ‘sow back into the soil of her nation’ - She is an excellent Choreographer and trainer· Stan has great technical skills and expertise - He trains/equips well and will be a great mentor to those he trains· Both have extensive ‘on-the-road experience’ and they are passionate about the Creative Arts (and South Africa!)"
In 1996 Melony joined the ministry of Khanyisa as a dancer/singer and moved with the group to the USA from South Africa. Melony and Stan met through their local church in Nashville, TN and in 2000 they were married. In 2001 Rolf Weichardt (founder of Khanyisa) resigned as leader and Stan was apppointed in his place. As part of Khanyisa, Melony was also part of the training team for YfC's Team Department and together they trained and equipped young people for team ministry. Over the past 6 years Stan also worked with several Christian Artists based out of Nashville TN including "SonicFlood" where he served as their FOH sound engineer and production/road manager. Today, Stan is on staff at Christian Heritage Church in Tallhassee Florida as Technical Arts Director and Melony serves as Dance Director. They have two beautiful girls, Alana and Isabel and together as a family they will respond to God's call for this season in their lives.
In the words of Rolf Weichardt (National Director for YfC South Africa)..."I can think of no better couple to oversee and train the team for this life changing project, than Stan and Melony Shilliday. Some of my personal reasons:· We have enjoyed a long and blessed friendship· Melony has a passion to ‘sow back into the soil of her nation’ - She is an excellent Choreographer and trainer· Stan has great technical skills and expertise - He trains/equips well and will be a great mentor to those he trains· Both have extensive ‘on-the-road experience’ and they are passionate about the Creative Arts (and South Africa!)"
Michael and Alyse Santana
Michael and Alyse are no strangers to youth ministry.
Both have served on youth staff at Christian Heritage Church and they are passionate about sharing Christ with this generation through the creative arts. Alyse recently graduated from Florida State University and Michael is currently teaching at a creative magnet school in Tallahassee while pursuing his degree in Creative Writing. They bring an enormous depth of creativity and passion which is fueled only by their love for Christ. Michael has directed and trained students in the theatre arts both in high school and church and is an excellent creative writer/ poet. Together, they bring both their expertise and administrative know-how to make Khanyisa International Ministries effective and current.
“Michael and Alyse are our family…and we love them dearly. We are so fortunate to have them in our lives – they are passionate, creative and trustworthy people and we can not wait to continue this journey with them – in ministry and in life.”
Stan and Melony Shilliday.
Both have served on youth staff at Christian Heritage Church and they are passionate about sharing Christ with this generation through the creative arts. Alyse recently graduated from Florida State University and Michael is currently teaching at a creative magnet school in Tallahassee while pursuing his degree in Creative Writing. They bring an enormous depth of creativity and passion which is fueled only by their love for Christ. Michael has directed and trained students in the theatre arts both in high school and church and is an excellent creative writer/ poet. Together, they bring both their expertise and administrative know-how to make Khanyisa International Ministries effective and current.
“Michael and Alyse are our family…and we love them dearly. We are so fortunate to have them in our lives – they are passionate, creative and trustworthy people and we can not wait to continue this journey with them – in ministry and in life.”
Stan and Melony Shilliday.
