Staff + Leadership

Interim Senior Minister

Rev. Erin Tyler is a trained intentional interim minister. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Colorado State University and her Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. She was ordained into the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 2022. Rev. Erin has specialized training in grief, trauma, disaster response, and spiritual care. She currently serves as Moderator-Elect of the Central Rocky Mountain Region Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and serves on the Executive Team for Disciples Interims. Fort Collins, Colorado is home base when Rev. Erin is not serving as an Interim. She and her husband, Jeremy, have three children, an old labrador named Watson, and several farm cats. Rev. Erin enjoys reading, gardening, and beekeeping in her spare time. You can reach Rev. Erin at pastorerin@sheridandisciples.org.

Secretary

Holly Johnston has been the church secretary since May 26, 2020. As many people were staying home due to coronavirus, she headed back to work for the first time in 14 years. Before then, Holly had been a stay-at-home mom to her three children. For the past 12 years, she have been raising her children all on her own. Holly was born and raised in Sheridan. Her kids are currently a freshman in college, sophomore in high school, and 7th grader. Holly loves all things Sheridan Bronc – especially football. You can reach Holly at secretary@sheridandisciples.org.

Church Pianist and Choir Director

Tyra Williamson was born and raised in Sheridan and whose family has five generations of First Christian Church members. Tyra has two children and four grandchildren. She began playing piano at the age of seven years and played piano as a teenager for the Junior Choir and for both church services throughout her adult life as well as singing in and directing the church choir. She is currently the Head of Elders and serves on the church board. Tyra enjoys all outdoor activities, especially yardwork, at her country home. She is currently employed as an Audiology Technician for Wyoming Audiology-Beltone.