Deacons
 
 

Jeff Baker
Jeff is the Business Development manager for Decatur Plastic Products. Jeff joined Faith in 1990 and his wife, Amy, joined in 1982. Jeff co-teaches the One Another ABF and leads the singles ministries at Faith Baptist Church for several years. Jeff specializes with people who have experienced divorce and are trying to juggle the unique responsibilities of single parenthood. He participates in the Living Nativity and the Lafayette Passion Play. Jeff currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of Faith Legacy Properties, Inc. and Faith Properties, Inc.

   

Chester Bankes
Chester and his wife, Betty, have been members since 1983.  Chester leads a Point Man group.  He is also a team leader for the Peacemaker's ABF and volunteers at the Community Center. Chester serves on the Discipleship Committee.

   

Joe Blake
Joe Blake works for Trinitas Ventures. He has served as the third house liaison for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and as a coach for local youth baseball leagues. Joe and Susan have been members since 1996. Joe has served as director of a counseling conference, project manager for church building projects, chairman of the committee on strategic planning, and director of college ministries. Joe teaches classes on parenting and home schooling and serves on the Counseling Ministries Committee.

   

Greg Boyer
Greg works as an insurance agent for Bill C. Brown Associates and American United Life. He is the past president and a current board member of the Lafayette chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Greg is a graduate of Leadership Lafayette and sits on the board of the Purdue Student Union Board Alumni Association. Greg and Barb have been members since 2001. Greg currently serves as the Treasurer of the Faith Legacy Foundation, Inc. and serves on the Finance Committee. Greg is also the Church Secretary.

   

Kevitt Brown
Kevitt is the Corn Program Director for FFR Cooperative. Kevitt and his wife, Sara, joined Faith in 1992. For several years, he has been an instructor of junior high boys in Faith Baptist Church’s Student  Ministries. Kevitt serves as chairman of the Community Center prayer committee and as the church’s liaison to Purdue University’s International Friendship Program. As a cancer survivor, Kevitt has also played a key role the church’s ministry to individuals struggling with serious illness. 

   

Guy Campell
Guy works in Materials at Subaru of Indiana.  He and his wife, Kim, have been attending Faith since 1992 and are involved in the Greeter Ministry.  Guy teaches several classes as part of Faith Community Institute including "Naturally Sharing Your Faith." Guy also co-teaches the Ambassador ABF class.  Guy currently serves on the Discipleship Committee.

 

 

Tim Catron
Tim is a financial advisor with Smith Barney, Inc.  He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS).  Tim is a graduate of the Leadership Lafayette Program.  He is also the committee chair for BSA Troop 307 and assists coaching basketball for his son's home school basketball team.  Tim and his wife, Debra, have been members since 1989 and they teach 5th grade Sunday School. Tim currently serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee. Tim also serves as the Church Treasurer.

 

Larry Cole
Larry Cole is a Process Technologist at General Cable, Indianapolis. He and his wife, Julie, have been members of Faith since 2002.  They oversee the Clothing Closet ministry in the Faith Community Center, are Class Coordinators for the Sonrise ABF, and serve as regular Key Leaders in the Nursery ministry. Larry heads up a Point Man Group and both are members of a Couples Bible Study Group. They also serve in the tape ministry during the BCTC conference.   

 
 

Gary Dupre'
Gary is a medical professional in West Lafayette.  Gary joined Faith in 1988 and his wife, Janice, joined in 1977. The Dupre' family is active in service opportunities at Faith Baptist Church, Faith Christian School, and Arnett Clinic.   Gary is currently serving on the Youth Committee.

 

Scott Grass
Scott is the School Administrator of Faith Christian School.  Scott and his wife, Debbie, joined in 1990. Scott serves as a Co-leader of the Proclaimers ABF. He is currently serving as the President of Faith Christian School, Inc., the President of Faith Legacy Properties, Inc., the President of Faith Properties, Inc., and as the chair of the Christian School Committee.

   

Mike Hines
Mike Hines is a Systems Administrator in the IT Department at Purdue University.  He is a counselor in the Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries, a Team Leader in the Peacemakers ABF, and a greeter.  Mike  coordinates the annual International Student Picnic, serves in the Living Nativity, Passion Play, and Christmas for Everyone.  Mike has served on the Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and the United Way Allocations Committee.  Mike and his wife, Marilyn, have been members of the Lafayette community since 1969 and a member of Faith since 1978.

Bruce Hufford
Bruce is the director of annual giving for Purdue University. For the past two years, he has held a position on the Trinity Mission advisory board. Bruce and his wife, Patty, have been members of Faith Baptist Church since 1990.  He is currently serving on the Seminary Committee.

   

Bryce Hufford
Bryce Hufford is a chemist at Eli Lilly, Tippecanoe Labs. He and his wife, Heather, have been members since 2001. Bryce is a leader of Christmas for Everyone and helps with Wednesday Kids of Faith.

   

Jerry Jamison
Jerry recently retired from management at a production mailing equipment brokerage. He has been a member of Faith Baptist Church for almost forty years - since 1964, while his wife, Rita, joined in 1972.  Jerry serves as a counselor with Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry.  Jerry currently serves on the Global Ministries Committee and the Seminary Committee.

   

Will Johnson
Will is an infrastructure systems administrator at Purdue University. Will joined Faith in 1973 and his wife, Jeanne, joined in 1977.  Since joining Faith Baptist Church, he has been an integral part of the church’s ministry and was the church’s music leader and deacon chair for many years, Will is an instrumentalist in the church’s Worship Team and orchestra. He is currently serving on the Counseling Ministries Committee, and is also the Secretary of the Faith Legacy Foundation, Inc. 

   

Dave Jones
Dave works as a human resources specialist with Purdue University. He also serves as a member of the public relations committee for the Lafayette chapter of the United Way.  Dave and his wife, Becky, joined Faith in 1986.  Dave is the Co-teacher of the Ambassadors ABF as well as coordinator of the fall golf tournament of Faith Christian School.  Dave currently serves as the Chairman of the Discipleship Committee.

 

Mike King

Michael F. King is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Trinitas Global Holdings and its subsidiaries.  He is an active member of Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce where he as server on both the State and Federal Government committees and has carried numerous white papers to Washington.  He is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.  He joined FBC in 1991 where he has served in numerous positions including overseeing The Voice of Chinese Program.

Jonathan Lambeth
Jonathan is the Elementary Principal of Faith Christian School.  Jonathan joined Faith in 1991 and his wife, Nikki, joined in 1993.  Jonathan sings in the church choir and teaches classes as part of the church’s ministry to adults.

   

Bob Leffew
Bob oversees the youth and adult sports outreach ministries at the Faith Community Center. He is the Chief Financial Officer for Faith Christian School. Bob has been involved in Christian School education for almost 30 years. He retired from the Marine Corp as a major in 2004. Bob and Joan joined Faith Baptist Church in 1997.  Bob is currently serving on the Christian School Committee, is the Treasurer of Faith Christian School, Inc., and is the Executive Director of Faith Legacy Properties, Inc. and Faith Properties, Inc.

 

Phil Leighty
In his work as an architect, Phil specializes in structural steel design. Phil and his wife, Judy, joined Faith in 1988.  Phil volunteers his time as an assistant coach for boys basketball at Faith Christian School. He works with local corporations as part of Christmas for Everyone, a program that provides toys and clothing for underprivileged children. Phil serves as the coordinator for men’s small group Bible studies and the co-coordinator for men’s ministries at FBC.  Phil currently serves on the Discipleship Committee. 

   

Scott Meinema
Scott is the Director of OEM Business Development for Belden Inc.  Scott serves as a counselor for Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries and teaches the Cornerstone Adult Bible Fellowship.  He and his wife, Janelle, have been members at Faith since 2002.  Scott is serving on the Counseling Ministries Committee.

 

Lee Morrison
Lee is the residential life manager for Wiley Hall at Purdue University.  He serves as an advisor for the Excalibur Club at Wiley Hall.  Lee joined Faith Baptist Church in 1989. He co-coordinates the Wednesday Kids of Faith program, teaches in the Faith Community Institute, serves in the Career Class ABF, and assists with the Living Nativity and Passion Play.  Lee is currently serving on the Christian Education Committee.

 

Lucky Neiburger
Lucky Neiburger is the owner of Debt Doctors, a Lafayette credit counseling service. He and his wife, Jan, have been members since 1999. They serve as Team Leaders in the Peacemakers ABF. Lucky sings in the Choir and in Men’s Ensemble. He is also a NANC certified counselor for the Counseling Ministry.

 
 

Arvid Olson
Arvid is Faith Ministries' Director of Development. He serves on the Lafayette Rotary Board of Directors and the Reader Advisory Board of the Journal and Courier. Arvid joined Faith in 1979 and returned in 2003; his wife, Edris, joined in 2000.  Arvid co-created and serves in both the Lafayette Living Nativity and the Lafayette Passion Play where he continues to serve.  He also teaches classes in Faith Community Institute.  Arvid is currently serving as a Director of Faith Christian School, Inc., the Executive Director of Faith Legacy Foundation, Inc., and is on the Christian School Committee.

   

Rafe Refior
Rafe is a lawyer with offices in Lafayette and Warsaw.  For over 20 years he has served as chairman of the board of Lakeland Child Evangelism Ministries.  Rafe is the author of "It's Your CHOICE - A Happy and God-Honoring Marriage" and has been counseling Christian couples for years.  Rafe and his wife, Pam, served as short-term missionaries to Japan in 1980-1981.  They have been members of Faith since 2006.  Rafe is active in a Point Man group and is on the leadership team of FBC Men's Ministries. Rafe currently is serving on the Discipleship Committee.

 

John Sands

John, a chemist, is retired from Great Lakes Chemical.  He, and his wife Marjorie, have been members since 2005.  Both serve in the Resource Center and John co-teaches in the One Another ABF. John also serves in the Living Nativity, teaches a course at Trinity Mission, and leads a Point Man group.

David Selvey
David is the president of Selvey Heating and Cooling Inc. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Rossville Business Association. He and his wife, Kathy, have been members of Faith Baptist Church since 1996. David is a counselor in Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry and leads our missions ministry as managing Director of the Global Ministries and is Chairman of the Global Ministries Committee.

   

Bob Smith
Bob is a retired physician who practiced in St. Elizabeth's Hospital's ER and Arnett Clinic's Urgent Care Center.  Bob and his wife, Leona, became members of Faith in 1977. Bob is a member of the Academy and board of trustees of NANC. He is an instructor and counselor for Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries, where he oversees the training certification of several counselors. He is author of several books. Bob teaches several adult ministry classes and serves as the Chairman of deacons for Faith Baptist Church.  Bob also serves on the Counseling Ministries Committee.

   

Jonathan Smith
Jonathan Smith is the Director of Technology for Faith Ministries. He advises a number of regional ministries on audio and technology needs and is a conference speaker on ministry technology. He has been a member since 1990 and his wife, Heather, joined in 1999. Jonathan is also a Key Leader in the Living Nativity, Passion Play, BCTC, VBS, and SMITE. Jonathan is currently serving on the Youth Committee.

   

Paul Smith
Paul is the director of lecture demonstrations for the chemistry department of Purdue University. He currently serves as the president of the Mulberry Town Council and as the advisor for the Beta Nu chapter of the chemistry fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma. Paul and his wife, Lana, joined Faith in 1978. He teaches in the FBC's Student Ministries and serves in the Technology ministry.  Paul is serving as the Chairman of the Youth Committee and as the Church Clerk.

   

Mike Streitmatter
Mike Streitmatter operates a family farm in Jasper County. He and his wife, Cheri, have been members since 1997.  He and Cheri have taught in children's ministries for 10 years and currently serve as coordinators for Kids of Faith.  Mike also is Chairman of the Christian Education Committee.  

   

Ned Sutherland
Ned works as a city mail carrier for the United State Postal Service. He serves as the Republican Precinct 25 Committeeman for Fairfield township and as a member of the United Way labor participation committee. Ned and his wife, MaryLou, have been members since 1993. Ned teaches the Berean ABF, sings in the church choir, works in the technology ministry, and participates in the church’s drama ministry.  Ned is currently serving as a Director of Faith Christian School, Inc and is on the Christian School Committee, the Discipleship Committee, and the Global Ministries Committee.

   

Dan Wickert
Dan works as a physician with Lafayette Obstetrics and Gynecology. He currently serves as the chairman of the hospital board for the Western region of the Sisters of St. Francis and also as the President of Women's Health Care Associates . As a certified counselor and lecturer for the NANC, Dan counsels through Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry. Dan is Co-teaching the Proclaimers ABF.  He is currently serving as a Director of Faith Christian School, Inc. and Vision of Hope, Inc., and is on the Christian School Committee and the Counseling Ministries Committee.




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