The Lord brought the lives of Joseph L. Tumpkin and Carolyn M. Walton together in Detroit, Michigan.  Their relationship grew and flourished, and now by God’s favor, they have been married for forty-five years. Both graduated from Wayne State University-Carolyn in Nursing and Joseph in Liberal Arts.  After answering the call of God to full-time ministry in 1959, Joseph received the Master of Divinity Degree from Anderson Theological Seminary, the Master of Science in Education from Long Island University and the Doctor of Ministries from Oral Roberts University.

Angela is the daughter of Senior Pastors Joseph and Carolyn Tumpkin.  Her involvement in ministry has enveloped her entire life.  Over the years, whether working with children or youth, she has had the privilege of ministering to local communities as well as to the nations.

Erick H. Villalvazo was born in Central Mexico to Luis M. and Ruth Villalvazo, founding pastors of Centro Cristiano Shiloh here in Sierra Vista.  He graduated from Buena High School and University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Pastor Denny and Perdy Medeiros

Assistant Pastor

 

Pastor Denny and Perdy Medeiros met and married in the 60’s. They ministered extensively during the Jesus People Movement in the early 70's, were they were often involved in street ministry. They have since ministered in Tucson, Benson and Sierra Vista in different churches and ministries, including a children’s ministry for abused and neglected children.

 

He received his BA and later the M Ed from the University of Arizona.  For about forty-four years, he has taught First grade to Junior College in both public and Christian Schools.  For twenty-three years he taught and served as Assistant Principal at Shiloh Christian School. He is now retired from teaching. He is known and frequently sought out for his superior ability in teaching mathematics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

 

In 1986, Pastor Denny became Assistant Pastor at Shiloh, helping Pastor Joseph in all areas of ministry including baptisms, marriages, funerals, communion services, hospital visits, preaching and wherever needed.  He is known for his deep love for His Savior, gentle wit, and desire to be used by God.

 

Pastor Denny and Perdy have been called to a personal ministry to children, which they have done for many years.  They have four children of their own and four adopted as well as fourteen grandchildren.  Through the years they have been foster parents to 35 or 40 other children.  Their love for those with special needs has made their home a unique ministry of God’s love to these special children.

 

 

Pastor Jim and his wife, Rose, were one of several couples who were called in 1978 as founding elders of Shiloh Ministries.  Rose was a teacher at Shiloh Christian School when it opened, and continued in that capacity for many years.  Pastor Jim was formerly the Pastor of Counseling but is now a part time staff pastor serving as our Pastor of Prayer and Connections Ministry Coordinator.  He is also on the Ministry’s Board of Directors and performs other pastoral functions as needed.  Pastor Jim coordinates the Sierra Vista Men’s Community Prayer Group.  He and Rose each provide leadership for a discipleship group. His academic achievements include the BA from University of Pittsburgh, MA in Counseling from University of N. Colorado, Associate and Doctor of Ministry Degree from Diadem School of Bible Theology.  He also served in the US Army until his retirement as Lieutenant Colonel.

Pastor Atticus and Marge Register joined the Shiloh Ministry Staff in 1996, having served with Pastor Joseph and Carolyn some 38 years ago while in the military. He has served at Shiloh, providing oversight for “New Building Construction”, Pastor of Development and is currently serving as the Pastor of Outreach and Evangelism.

Pastor Atticus has completed his undergraduate studies at Troy State University and his Doctoral studies in Theology and Philosophy at International Seminary.

Pastor Marge founded the Parish Nurse Program at Shiloh, has been gifted with a strong prophetic anointing and teaching ability. She currently is serving as the Director of “Women Arise”, the Women’s Ministry of Shiloh. 

As a ministry team, The Register’s have a passion for the things of God, which has lead them to Found Crossroads Outreach Ministries International  and to be carriers of revival fires to the nations and to conduct evangelistic ministry around the globe.  Together they have served in local evangelistic meetings as well as overseas outreaches in Kenya, East Africa and Uganda.  Additionally, Pastor Atticus has traveled and conducted outreaches and crusades in Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mexico and Vietnam.

As an extension of the ministry of Shiloh, Pastor Atticus along with those whom God calls along side, to minister to the under-privileged of our community. They continue to go to the nations as God will call them out from time to time.

Pastor David and Brittany James are the newest members of our Shiloh staff, where Pastor David serves as the Director of the Worship Arts Department. Pastor David and Brittany have spent the last several years involved in different areas of ministry. Along with leading worship and serving at their local church they started a traveling Creative Worship Arts team called “FLASHPOINT”, which is a fire fighters term for the moment when fire reaches its highest temperature and everything around it is consumed and a flash/explosion occurs. “FLASHPOINT’s” desire was to be the missing element that would take people to an all consuming place of worship.  

 

The James’ have taught Biblical facets of worship in many different venues- festivals, prisons, churches, schools and on the mission field. Much of their ministry has been mentoring young people especially musicians. They enjoyed seeing growth not only musically but spiritually. While they loved traveling and seeing God move in their services, for them, nothing compared to seeing individual growth in the lives they ministered to and with.

 

Not knowing what the next season of their lives would bring, the Lord led them to move back to Arizona where they originally met, married and have family. That, in a good turn and God’s intervention, led them here to Shiloh. Gifted as a Worship Leader, vocalist, and keyboardist, Pastor David also plays drums and brings a wealth of musical and technical experience acquired during his traveling. Ms. Brittany, a strong vocalist and passionate worshipper, joins with her husband in forming a dynamic worship duo. To Pastor David and Brittany, worship means “to temporarily experience what is eternal” and their desire is to bring a growing, intimate, genuine sound of praise and worship here to Shiloh.