Pastor Ed Kreiner

• Married to Kathi for 34 years (Also a credentialed minister)
• Three sons (One married with three children)
• Has led the Church in Meridian, Idaho for 14 years

Pastor Ed is not only a pastor. He is an evangelist and a revivalist. Ed frequently serves as a retreat, conference and camp speaker. He is known for his communication skills and ability to simplify and apply the profound truths of the Bible.

Pastor Phyllis was born and raised in the Boise Valley. She and her husband, Jim, had three children (Tom, Jeff and Karla), four grandsons and three grandaughters.

She and her husband were Evangelists for five years and has been in active pastoring ministry since 1982. She has spoken for ladies groups, retreats, and been a supply pastor. Her areas of responsibility at Meridian Assembly include Women's Ministries, Seniors, Support groups, and Biblical Counseling.

Pastor Phyllis is a Licensed Minister with the Assemblies of God.

Pastor Vaughn Burkett Jr. moved to Meridian Assembly from Middletown, PA. He has been in full time Youth Ministry for over 14 years. He and his wife Cindy, also a licensed minister, serve together to minister to the Young Adults and Youth.

They are both graduates of Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, PA each with a Bachelors of Science in the Bible. Vaughn majored in Youth Ministry and Cindy in Missions.

They served churches in West Virginia, Maryland, Texas , and Pennsylvania before moving to Idaho.

Born in Michigan, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in the Bible from Valley Forge Christian College,PA. Cindy has served for 10 years as Children's Pastor and 2 years as Missions Pastor.   Married to Vaughn for 14 years.