Our Shepherds
Bill Rhoades
Bill and his wife Leslie with their three children returned to Decatur in 1989, from California. They have four grandchildren. Bill is a financial advisor for Wells Fargo Advisors. Bill teaches adult Bible classes and helps the church treasurer with the financial affairs of the congregation. Bill has served as an elder from 1992-2007 and 2009-present. |
Greg Swango
Greg and his wife Bonnie are from Monticello, IL and have two sons, and seven grandsons. He has served the Sunnyside church as Youth Minister 1980-1983, pulpit minister 1997-2009, and as an Elder 2007-2009 and 2019 - present. Greg preached full-time for 30 years, and is a published author with three books in print. |
Our Deacons
Mark McCollom
Mark is the deacon over the church building and grounds. He supervises the staff over the weekly cleaning of the building and oversees mowing/snow removal. In addition, he receives bids on outside needed work and oversees contractors. Mark has schedules for cleaning and maintaining our building and grounds. Mark has served as a deacon since 2019. |
Gregg Scott
Gregg is the deacon over mission work and he keeps record of the attendance. Gregg keeps in contact with the missions we support, recommends additional ones to support and arranges presentation of their work when they are in the states. He records a count at each Bible class and service. Gregg has served in this area since 2007. |
Chris Shaffer
Chris is the deacon over education and the youth. Chris schedules the Bible class teachers for the youth, orders and distributes class material and provides training for upcoming teachers. He coordinates youth trips and activities. In addition, he plans an annual Fall Family Retreat at Camp Warren. Chris has served in this area since 2007. |
Our Preacher
Bobby Price
Bobby was born and raised by Christian parents in Perrin, Texas. Bobby decided early in life to become a preacher of God's word. He attended the Sunset International Bible Institute in Lubbock, Texas where he graduated in 2015 with his Bachelors of Biblical Studies with a focus in Congregational Ministry. Afterwards, he interned for a year at the valley view Church of Christ in Jonesboro, AR. He is currently working on his Masters of Biblical Studies, through the Sunset International Bible Institute Graduate School. Bobby began working as the Pulpit Minister at the Sunnyside Road Church of Christ in April 2016. |
Our Treasurer
Gary Bingamon
Gary as been a member at Sunnyside since 2006. A retired teacher, Gary loves to serve the Lord in many capacities. He currently handles the day to day deposits and payment of bills. He has been treasurer since 2008 and his knowledge of the church finances is a huge help during Budget meetings. Gary's hobbies include the growing of fresh vegetables to share with everyone while they are in season. Gary and wife Donna live in Decatur. |