Pastor Jim has been married to his wife, Lisa since 1980. They are the parents of four children: Amanda, Jimmy, Angie, and Jacob. Jim graduated from Paulding High School in 1976 and Grace Bible College in 1980 with a Bible/Theology major and a minor in Greek. Jim served as the administrator of Chapel Christian Academy in 1981-1982 and began his pastoral ministry in 1982 with the WKNC circuit churches. He was an original member of the
Singing Fry Family for 16 years. In July 1986 he began an adventure of faith, starting the Free Christian Church with the help of 20 people of promise and the leading of God who
makes all things possible.
Singing Fry Family for 16 years. In July 1986 he began an adventure of faith, starting the Free Christian Church with the help of 20 people of promise and the leading of God who
makes all things possible.
Pastor Mike and Pastor Lisa have been married since 1989. They are the parents of three daughters: Amanda, Erin, and Emily. They have attended Free Christian since 1995 and began working with the Youth in 1997. Mike became a full-time Associate Pastor in July 2002 and has moved from Youth ministry to supervising the Media ministries. Mike was ordained by the Church of God in March 2004.
Pastor Lisa has moved from Youth ministry and became the Women's pastor in July 2002. She now works with the Adult and Women's ministries and teaches weekly Precept classes. Lisa was ordained by the Church of God in September 2006.
Pastor Lisa has moved from Youth ministry and became the Women's pastor in July 2002. She now works with the Adult and Women's ministries and teaches weekly Precept classes. Lisa was ordained by the Church of God in September 2006.
Pastor Kevin has been married to his wife, Becky since 1992 and they have four children: Adam, Nicole, Tyler, and Amanda. Kevin has attended Free Christian since 1995 and became the Assimilation Pastor in 1999. His duties include welcoming new members to the congregation and answering any questions they may have. Pastor Kevin also visits people in the hospital and in their homes. He is the Pastor over the Trustee Board, which is in charge
of maintaining the church property and is employed full time at Unverferth Mfg., Kalida, Ohio. Pastor Kevin was ordainded by the Church of God in September 2007.
of maintaining the church property and is employed full time at Unverferth Mfg., Kalida, Ohio. Pastor Kevin was ordainded by the Church of God in September 2007.
Pastor Jimmy has been married to his wife, Andrea since 2004 and they have a daughter: Ajalyn. He was licensed by Free Christian Church of God in September 2009 and became the Youth Pastor and assistant Worship Minister in January 2010. He is emplyed full-time at Verhoff Machine and Welding in Continental, Ohio.
Pastor Michael is originally from Houston, Texas. He has been married to his wife, Jennifer since 1996. They have two children: Allison and Andrew. They lived in Oklahoma City until 1999 where Michael attended Mid-America Bible College with a major in Youth and Music Ministry. Michael leads our Sunday morning Praise and Worship. Michael is employed
full-time as the office manager at TJ Propane, Weston, Ohio.
full-time as the office manager at TJ Propane, Weston, Ohio.
Christy has been married to her husband, Tony since 1997. They have two children: Ethan and Elicia. They have been attending Free Christian since 2001. Christy started working in the children's ministries in 2002. She became the Children's Ministry Director in October 2005. Christy also runs a daycare from her home.
Roni has been married to her husband, Glenn since 1980. They have two children: Traci and Ryan. Roni previously worked at Van Wert County Hospital, The Medical Group of Fort Wayne and as the Personnel Assistant at Trident Manufacturing. Roni has attended Free Christian since 1994 and became the Administrative Assistant in 2000 when God provided the perfect job to allow her to work and still be with her children.
