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. 

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. 

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.