Tom Cooperider - Senior Minister

Tom Cooperider came to FCC in 2005 with twelve years of experience in ministry -- mostly in the Midwest. He was most recently the Preaching Minister at the Christian Church in West Union, Ill. Prior to that he was the Youth Minister at Windfall Christian Church. Tom is a 1992 graduate of Johnson Bible College. He is currently completing work on a Master's Degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary, where he is concentrating on Preaching and Pastoral Care and Counseling. In May of 1992, Tom had the privilege of marrying his wife Angie. Together they have four wonderful children, Jacob, Josiah, Jonathan, and Jenna. Tom is passionate about helping people find connection to God through Jesus and finding real meaning in life as they serve Him. Tom enjoys golf, softball, watching his kids play sports, hiking, white water rafting, and reading.                                             

Lyle Parker - Youth/Worship Tech Arts Minister

Lyle Parker is the Minister of Youth and Worship here at FCC. Born in Kansas City, MO, Lyle comes to us from Kernersville, NC by way of Vanceburg, KY.  He received his call from God into the ministry while on a youth trip with his home church in the summer of 1997. In May of 1999, he married his loving wife, Andrea and they now have two wonderful boys; Isaiah Andrew and Joshua Samuel.

Lyle graduated from Kentucky Christian University in May 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Bible and Youth Ministry. He also completed his Master's Degree in Teaching from Morehead State University in 2005.  He enjoys anything outdoors inlcuding backpacking, camping, climbing, and riding his motorcycle. Lyle has been in Youth Ministry since 1998 and wonders if his uncanny powers of subliminal suggestion (Mad Skillz) have saved the world from angry badgers many times over. He has also figured out the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow. 

John Wood - Children's Minister

John was born and raised in Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Saint Louis Christian College. Currently attending Liberty University, he will be receiving his M. Div later this year. He has served at Clarksville Christian Church and North Salem Christian Church (both located in Indiana). John loves the outdoors and seeks some type of adventure on a daily basis.  He loves to weight lift and is always running. In 2010, He ran his first 5k race and has lost over 400lbs. John loves studying God’s Word and always seeks His will.

Taking much of his inspiration from Hanz and Franz he can frequently be heard quoting "We want to pahmp you ahp". He also loves Starbucks (at any time of the day).
 

Administrative Assistant - Sara Lemenager

Sara has been an invaluable asset since 2011. She keeps the rest of us in the office from making complete fools of ourselves.

Tom Cooperider - Senior Minister

Tom Cooperider came to FCC in 2005 with twelve years of experience in ministry -- mostly in the Midwest. He was most recently the Preaching Minister at the Christian Church in West Union, Ill. Prior to that he was the Youth Minister at Windfall Christian Church. Tom is a 1992 graduate of Johnson Bible College. He is currently completing work on a Master's Degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary, where he is concentrating on Preaching and Pastoral Care and Counseling. In May of 1992, Tom had the privilege of marrying his wife Angie. Together they have four wonderful children, Jacob, Josiah, Jonathan, and Jenna. Tom is passionate about helping people find connection to God through Jesus and finding real meaning in life as they serve Him. Tom enjoys golf, softball, watching his kids play sports, hiking, white water rafting, and reading.                                             

Lyle Parker - Youth/Worship Tech Arts Minister

Lyle Parker is the Minister of Youth and Worship here at FCC. Born in Kansas City, MO, Lyle comes to us from Kernersville, NC by way of Vanceburg, KY.  He received his call from God into the ministry while on a youth trip with his home church in the summer of 1997. In May of 1999, he married his loving wife, Andrea and they now have two wonderful boys; Isaiah Andrew and Joshua Samuel.

Lyle graduated from Kentucky Christian University in May 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Bible and Youth Ministry. He also completed his Master's Degree in Teaching from Morehead State University in 2005.  He enjoys anything outdoors inlcuding backpacking, camping, climbing, and riding his motorcycle. Lyle has been in Youth Ministry since 1998 and wonders if his uncanny powers of subliminal suggestion (Mad Skillz) have saved the world from angry badgers many times over. He has also figured out the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow. 

John Wood - Children's Minister

John was born and raised in Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Saint Louis Christian College. Currently attending Liberty University, he will be receiving his M. Div later this year. He has served at Clarksville Christian Church and North Salem Christian Church (both located in Indiana). John loves the outdoors and seeks some type of adventure on a daily basis.  He loves to weight lift and is always running. In 2010, He ran his first 5k race and has lost over 400lbs. John loves studying God’s Word and always seeks His will.

Taking much of his inspiration from Hanz and Franz he can frequently be heard quoting "We want to pahmp you ahp". He also loves Starbucks (at any time of the day).
 

Administrative Assistant - Sara Lemenager

Sara has been an invaluable asset since 2011. She keeps the rest of us in the office from making complete fools of ourselves.