Below is a small glimpse into the people that God has called to lead our church
and be stewards of all that God has provided.
Staff Leadership
mike mcclurg
LEAD pastor
Mike joined us as the lead pastor in July, 2001. He has twice graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a degree in pastoral ministry and a master's degree in practical theology. He also graduated from the School of Large Church Management in 2003. He and his wife Vickie have two children: Cammi and Cody. Mike enjoys hanging out with his family and friends in his log cabin-like basement, traveling to Tennessee, and playing racquetball.
Contact Mike by email or call (419) 422-8660 ext 22.
Jessica Myers
Pastor of Administration &
Media Ministries
Jessica joined our staff in October, 2011. She is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a degree in youth ministry. An accomplished youth pastor, she now oversees much of the daily, behind-the-scenes operations of the church. Jessica enjoys watching Steelers football, playing guitar, and hanging out with friends and her husband Sean. They have three daughters and a son.
Contact Jessica by email or call (419) 422-8660 ext. 26
Ben Stanhope
Youth Pastor
Ben joined our staff in September, 2017. He is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University and has served as youth pastor in Tennessee and North Carolina.
You can contact Ben by email or call 419-422-8660 ext. 23
Angela Guthrie
CO-DIRECTOR OF FAMILIES & CHILDREN
Laura Bowman
Co-Director of families & children
Susan Beggs
director of pre-school ministries
(infant Through KINDERGARTEN)
Susan joined our staff in July, 2012. She is a graduate of Fort Wayne Bible College with a degree in elementary education and has over 20 years of ministry experience including over 8 years as a school teacher. She and her husband Dwayne have two children: Brent and Brigette. Susan enjoys scrapbooking, puppetry, backpacking, and American history. One day, she might even retire near the famous Civil War sites of Gettysburg, PA.
Contact Susan by email or call (419) 422-8660 ext 27.
Amy Mead
Director of worship arts
Amy has served at our church in many roles over the past several years, most including ministries to children and in music. In June, 2012 she became our Worship Arts Director. Amy is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute with a degree in biblical studies, Liberty University with a degree in psychology and family counseling, and has studied worship arts through Trevecca Nazarene University. She and her husband Bill have three children: Katie, Karissa and Ryan, plus one dog, Casper. Amy enjoys scrapbooking, camping, music, and image consulting.
Contact Amy by email.
Yuanzhu, Jin
Chinese Pastor
Jin joined our staff in May, 2022. He is a graduate of Asia Pacific Nazarene
Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. He and his wife Meiling Lin have two children: Goen Jin (Biyaya) and Zhian Jin (Noah).
Contact Jin by email
Rev. Mike Legg
Pastor of Visitation
Jennie Lopez
Director of Connections
Emily Harrington
Director of Ministry Involvement
FFCN Leadership
Church Board
- Brian Bratt - Mary Honecker
- Mark Kellermeyer - Kevin Kramer
- Scott Naylor - Brandon Daniels
- Andrea Leichty - Scott Erickson
- Matt Robb
Missions International Team
- Martha Weigman - Nichole Bash
- Barb Bradner - Ilene Fruth
- Mary Honecker - Nancy Ledesma
- Kathy Meyer - Cherie Smith
- Terry Henderson
Auxiliary Positions
- Jill Erickson - Chair of Discipleship Ministries
- Martha Weigman - Chair of Nazarene Missions International (NMI)
NYI Parent Advisory Council
- Brian & Nichole Bash - Dave & Joy Morse
- Thomas & Erika Naylor - Josh & Steph Robb
- Tim & Hannah Watson - Luke & Lynsie Keuneke