OUR TEAM
We have an amazing team committed to serving each person and family involved at Spirit Life Church. We would love to get to know you, so don't hesitate to say hello to any member of our staff when you visit.
E John & Nikita Citizen
Senior Pastors
Bishop E John Citizen is a man with a servant's heart who, after 17 years as a youth pastor, became the senior pastor of Spirit Life Church. Pastors John and Nikita both love to fellowship with the families of the church. John and Nikita both have a deep desire to spread joy throughout the community. You will see them regularly hosting Atlanta Live on TV57. Pastors John and Nikita minister during the week throughout the community at schools, jails, and local community events. They live in Douglasville, GA and have two sons (Nicholas & Jovan), one daughter (Brooklynne), two daughter-in-laws (Victoria & Wynter), and three grandchildren (Stryker, Aiden, & Londyn).
Daniel Wiley
Executive Pastor
Daniel and his wife Ledia joined our staff in 2013 as Children's Pastors. They serve our church family with an infectious kindness. In 2016 Daniel took on the role of Executive Pastor where he organizes our ministry departments and implements the vision of our local church. Daniel is a graduate of RHEMA Bible College in Broken Arrow, OK. He and Ledia live in Winston, GA and have three children: Laurie, Isaac, and Jonah.
Sandy Miller
Worship Leader & Office Manager
Sandy and her husband Josh are deeply involved in the ministry here at Spirit Life. This couple brings joy into many areas of our church. Sandy leads our worship team and serves as administrator of the church office. They live in Douglasville, GA and have four children: Kevin, Lucy, Emma, and Michael.
Ledia Wiley
Children's Pastor
Ledia and her family joined our church family in 2013 and straightaway began working with our children's ministry. A graduate of RHEMA Bible Training College, Ledia majored in Missionary Studies. Ledia took on the role of Children's Pastor in 2024. She and her husband Daniel live in Winston, GA and have three children: Laurie, Isaac, and Jonah.
Nicholas & Victoria Citizen
Student Pastors
Nicholas and Victoria bring a lot of positive energy into what they do. They lead the student ministry at Spirit Life Church. This includes Middle, and High School students. Nicholas and Victoria joined the staff in 2018. They live in Douglasville, GA and have two boys: Stryker and Aiden.
Laurie Wiley
Nursery Director
Laurie and her family have been a part of the Spirit Life Church family for many years. As Director of our nurseries, Laurie coordinates with parents and our volunteers to ensure infants and toddlers have a safe and loving place to learn and have fun.