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MEET OUR MINISTRY STAFF
Pastor
Andrew Gilman
Senior Pastor
Andrew Gilman (Rev. MDiv) has served as FPC's pastor since 2019. He and his wife Jenna cultivate life with their two children. Pastor Andrew has spent time in vocational ministry since the mid-1990s. He was lead pastor of an English-speaking congregation in South Korea for 5 years. His hobbies include playing the guitar, playing baseball, gaming, and travelling. Pastor Andrew enjoys reading and talking about church history and reformed theology.
Worship Leader
Paige Ervin
Director of Ministry Operations
Paige Ervin has served on staff since 2018. She is a proud Buckeye alum and is currently raising two future little Buckeyes with her husband Jared. Paige and Jared love spending time with family and friends over food and sports. Among other things, Paige enjoys reading in her hammock, playing outside with Jared and her kids, and exploring new places.
Youth Pastor
Brandon & Kelsey Ervin
Youth Leaders
Brandon and Kelsey Ervin started volunteering with our youth in 2023 and joined as part-time staff in 2024. Brandon and Kelsey work full-time as a main street director and art teacher. They both enjoy building relationships with the youth through their jobs, coaching, and ministry. They enjoy exploring new places together and trying new foods. Their favorite place they have been together is Zion National Park. Brandon and Kelsey are excited to host people at their home regularly after their renovations are complete!
ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
Pastor
Terri Fryman
Organist/Pianist
Terri Fryman has served as the organist/pianist at FPC since 1991. Terri began playing at a young age. Over the years she has been an accompanist for choirs, vocalists, instrumentalists, civic theater musicals and churches. Her husband Jim has always been one of her biggest fans alongside their two sons. Terri’s hobbies include crocheting and reading and she loves getting coffee with friends.
Worship Leader
Marnelise van der Walt
Financial Secretary
Marnelise van der Walt and her husband, Hendrik, moved from South Africa with their two boys in 1999 and she has served on staff with FPC since 2002. She began her time on staff leading our children’s ministry but made the decision in 2017 to leave that position and volunteer instead. Marnelise is currently our financial secretary and has served us in that position since 2013. She finds great joy while gardening, taking walks and traveling.
Youth Pastor
Lori Conway
Custodian
Lori Conway has served on staff with FPC since 2019.
Our Elders
The Session is the governing body of the church made up of elders elected by the congregation. Our staff members, listed above, are employees of the session. (Exception: Our Pastor is an employee of the congregation.)
Our Deacons
Our deacons lead our church in the ministry of compassion. They financially support Community Unity and serve lunches at Grace Resurrection Community Center. They also tend to the needs in our own church family.