Our Leadership
Scott Liddell
Senior Pastor
Scott Liddell grew up in the Pacific Northwest, raised by parents who valued Bible-based preaching. Although he attended church his entire life, Scott made a personal decision to trust Christ after his senior year of high school. Scott received his BA in Business Administration from Washington State University. In college, he was discipled for three years by a college pastor. This mentorship gave Scott a passion for college ministry, foreign students, and global missions. While on a short-term outreach in China, Scott committed his life to full-time ministry.
Following graduation, Scott became a bi-vocational minister at Crossover Church when it was just a two-year-old church plant in north Spokane. During his 15-year tenure, Scott’s primary areas of oversight included both missions and college/single ministries. Scott joined the team at Fourth, August 2013, as the college pastor. Two years later, while still overseeing a dynamic college ministry, Scott’s job expanded to that of executive pastor. Currently, he is serving as the Senior Pastor of Fourth Memorial Church. He completed his master’s degree in biblical studies from Western Seminary.
Scott married his wife, Wendy, after meeting at Crossover Church (1999). Wendy has taught middle school in Deer Park, but is currently the President of Great Northern University. Scott and Wendy enjoy traveling, reading, camping, and other outdoor activities.
Email: sliddell@fourthmemorial.com
Jayson Turner
Pastor of Discipleship
Jayson Turner spent his childhood in the suburbs of Chicago before his family relocated to the Pacific Northwest while a teenager. Although coming to faith in Jesus as a young age, it wasn’t until his college years that Jay grew a heart for ministry & God’s Word. Jay graduated from the University of Washington, then completed his MDiv. at Western Seminary. He has labored as a pastor for the past 30 years. What you will quickly discover about Jay is the best thing about him, beyond a magnificent Savior, is his family.
When he is not preaching or making disciples, you will find him driving people around Spokane as an ‘Uber-pastor.’ We are called to be fishers of men, and this is where Jay likes to fish. Follow Jay on instagram as he shares the stories of ‘talking Jesus’ with those in need of a savior: @uberpastor.
After 30 years of life & ministry in the Seattle area, the Turners began a new chapter for their family by packing up their belongings and moving to Spokane. They LOVE this city! Since March of 2020, Jay has served as part of the pastoral team here at FMC.
Email: jturner@fourthmemorial.com
Melissa Iverson
Director of Church Ministries
Melissa grew up in a Christian home with her father a pastor and her mother a teacher at Northwest Christian Schools. Thus, godly parents, teachers, and friends have always been a vital part of Melissa’s life and spiritual development. Melissa began attending Fourth’s junior high youth group where she dedicated her life to advancing the gospel of Christ.
Melissa met her future husband, Dan, while attending Northwest Christian High School. After graduating, she worked several summers at Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, where she further developed her heart for people through hospitality and service. Although Melissa has a bachelor’s in Business Management from Whitworth University, she spent the foundational years at home nurturing their four daughters, Emily, Faith, Abigail and Lillian.
Melissa somehow manages to take her very full hospitality ministry and people skills outside her home walls to serve her church family. Any free time Melissa has is spent loving her family and friends with passion and enthusiasm.
Email: miverson@fourthmemorial.com
