Tom Cooperider - Senior Minister

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. 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 - Children & Youth Minister

Lyle Parker is the Minister of Children and Youth 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. 

Damian Mericka - Small Groups and Adult Education  Minister

Damian Mericka (Dae) is on board FCC's Leadership Team as the Minister of Adult Discipleship. Having started with us the Summer of 2007 as an intern, Damian quickly adapted and became a part of the family. Working closely with the Senior Minister, they labor to sync our entire Adult programming with the doctrinal conviction and vision direction of FCC. Dae also started and leads the Single / College Ministry called {fusion} which seeks to connect with both churched and un-churched young adults by helping them take steps to grow closer to God. {fusion} meets in coffee shops all over town. Damian and his new wife Lacie were just married in July, 2009. Dae has studied and received degrees through Antioch Baptist Bible College in Marietta, GA and Tri-State Business Institute in Erie, PA. He is continuing his studies along with his wife through Liberty University, while continuing to joyfully serve the Body of Christ here at FCC.

Lisa Van Aulen - Administrative Assistant

Lisa has been with FCC since September 2009.  She is married and has two grown children.  She is a real asset to the administrative staff.

Tom Cooperider - Senior Minister

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. 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 - Children & Youth Minister

Lyle Parker is the Minister of Children and Youth 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. 

Damian Mericka - Small Groups and Adult Education  Minister

Damian Mericka (Dae) is on board FCC's Leadership Team as the Minister of Adult Discipleship. Having started with us the Summer of 2007 as an intern, Damian quickly adapted and became a part of the family. Working closely with the Senior Minister, they labor to sync our entire Adult programming with the doctrinal conviction and vision direction of FCC. Dae also started and leads the Single / College Ministry called {fusion} which seeks to connect with both churched and un-churched young adults by helping them take steps to grow closer to God. {fusion} meets in coffee shops all over town. Damian and his new wife Lacie were just married in July, 2009. Dae has studied and received degrees through Antioch Baptist Bible College in Marietta, GA and Tri-State Business Institute in Erie, PA. He is continuing his studies along with his wife through Liberty University, while continuing to joyfully serve the Body of Christ here at FCC.

Lisa Van Aulen - Administrative Assistant

Lisa has been with FCC since September 2009.  She is married and has two grown children.  She is a real asset to the administrative staff.