ABOUT US
Merrill Ministries
Sharing the Gospel. Strengthening Families. Serving the Church.
ABOUT US
Merrill Ministries
Sharing the Gospel. Strengthening Families. Serving the Church.
Who We are
Merrill Evangelistic Team
We are a faith-based ministry dedicated to helping people find hope and encouragement through powerful gospel presentations, inspiring music, and valuable resources.
Discover how to revitalize yourself, your family, and your ministry today!
What We Do
Conferences & Concerts
Experience uplifting music, inspiring preaching, and spiritual refreshment. Enjoy a dynamic worship experience that blends timeless hymns with powerful new songs. Conference topics include Marriage, Children’s Ministry, Prophecy, and more!
Children's Ministries
Transform your VBS into an immersive, high-energy adventure designed to captivate children of all ages. Featuring original music, live Bible dramas, creative sets, crafts, games, and more — all centered on God’s Word.
Meet Our Team
Evangelist
Randy & Tricia Merrill
In the spring of 1992, after preaching a six-month sermon series on Abraham, Randy started the Second Generation Musical Merrill Ministry Team (now called the Merrill Evangelistic Team). Randy enjoys spending time with family (he and his wife, Tricia, have six children, and eight grandchildren), sharing the gospel, and writing music.
Music & Children
Dave & Miranda Peets
Dave and Miranda (Merrill) Peets joined the team full-time in 2018. Both Dave and Miranda are previous elementary school teachers and enjoy working with children. Dave assists Chijah with congregational worship and Miranda works as the team secretary and leads the children’s program (Refresh Kids) during conferences. They have two boys, Andrew and Zachary.
Media & Resources
Malchijah & Cora Merrill
Chijah and his wife, Cora (a summer team member since 2017) joined the team full-time in the summer of 2023. Chijah is the team’s graphic designer and Cora manages the resource table. As a former teacher, Cora also assists Miranda with Refresh Kids and homeschooling the boys. Their sweet daughter, Esther, was born July 2025!
What Churches
Are Saying
"Our MET experience far exceeded our expectations! This team is 100% sold out in presenting Jesus to all ages as our only hope with joy and excitement!"
"It was a great VBS with excellent music, dramas, etc. It was even a great experience for the adults and I was encouraged at how many helped out."
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