Staff
The staff and leadership of Summit on 16th are dedicated to enriching the lives of all church and community members.
Reverend Linda Wallick
Head Pastor
Reverend Linda Wallick who holds a Master of Divinity from United Theological School in Dayton and a Bachelor of Science in social work from Ball State. Before coming to Summit, Reverend Wallick served as an Associate Pastor at Monroe Street UMC, Pastor at Batavia First UMC, and Associate Pastor at Linworth UMC.
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Risë Straight
Campus Minister
Risë has her Master of Arts in Christian Education with a specialization in youth ministry from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Risë worked as the Associate Campus Minister during the 2006-2007 school year. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Cheryl Zeigler
Office Manager
A COLUMBUS native, Cheryl oversees the day-to-day operations of Summit on 16th.
Sheena Phillips
Music Director
Sheena is originally from "across the pond", but has brought her piano, vocal, and compositional skills, as well as a diverse repertoire to help us praise God here at Summit. Sheena is also the director of the Magpie Consort of singers and a published composer and arranger.
Narmina Aliyeva
Organist
She is a native of Azerbaijan and graduated from the Azerbaijan State Conservatory, with a degree in organ and organ repertoire, and a postgraduate diploma in chamber music. In 1996 she had the opportunity to study with Jacques van Oortmerssen in Goteborg. She moved to Columbus in 1998 and works here as a piano accompanist and chamber musician as well as organist.