Tom Cooperider came to FCC 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. Almost thirteen years ago 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.                                             

Damian Mericka comes to FCC with fresh creativity and excitement. His growing experience in ministry includes most recently serving a sister church in Avon, OH, where he worked to reach young adults / college age through coffee house ministries. While there, Damian was  part of the team that started "STATIC" -- an outreach for un-churched young adults. Prior to his work at Hope Christian Church, Damian served as an Associate Minister at the Assembly of Christ Church in Marietta, GA.   Damian studied at the Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland, OH. and Antioch Baptist Bible College in  Marietta, GA..  He also has his business degree through Tri-State Business Institute in Erie, PA. Damian enjoys the outdoors, sports, movies & readingand hangin out at the local coffee shop. He has plans to further his education in the future while joyfully serving the Body of Christ here in Fayetteville.

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR