New York State Sunday School Association
Board Members
Chairman of the Board
Joel Heimbecker
Joel Heimbecker has been on the NYSSSA board since 1997. He is in his second term as Chairman. Since 1985, he has been the executive director of You Are Special Ministries, an itinerant family ministry. His wife, Mary, sits on the board as a non-voting member.Co-Chairman of the Board
David Grainge is director of the Buffalo Christian Center. Involved in many areas of outreach to children and families at the Center, Dave sees strengthening the church to do the work of the ministry as vital to the body of Christ.Secretary
Sandra L. Cardwell is Church Ministries Director at St. John the Baptist, in Buffalo, NY.Treasurer
Richelle Siejak is the Assistant Director at the Buffalo Christian Center. She has a heart that is committed to reaching Buffalo's children and youth for Christ.Carolyn Davis
Carolyn Davis is an itinerant evangelist. Her heart's desire is to see others come to serve Christ. When at home, she attends Greater Emmanuel Temple.Cleveland Howell
Cleveland Howell is assistant director of Urban Christian Ministries. He is committed to seeing the youth of the inner city find hope in Jesus. Cleveland, along with his late wife, Leta, have been long time supporters and members of NYSSSA.David McConnell
David McConnell was one of the original signers when NYSSSA was incorporated as a non-profit organization and has had a long association with the organization. He is currently on staff as Christian Education Director at Calvary Church in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.Sharon Spradling
Sharon Spralding is an accountant from Niagara Falls, New York.
Barry Swift
Barry Swift is currently senior pastor of The Pentecostal Tabernacle in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. Originally from Nova Scotia, he has pastored in Ontario and Newfoundland. His wife Gloria, a registered nurse, also sits on the board as a non-voting member.
In the US, contact David Grainge at
(716) 856-7495 Fax (716) 856-7497
In Canada contact Barry Swift at
(905) 356-2381 Fax (905) 835-1387
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