Ministries and Service Area Contacts
Ministries and Coordinators are listed below by ministry group. If you would like to get involved with a specific ministry or have questions about a ministry, feel free to reach out to the coordinator or one of the elders.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Relief | Ed Sarkel | Audry Hardy | |
| Food Pantry | Sharon Comfort | Stuart Smith | David Mayes |
| General Assistance | Stuart Smith | Kerry Hurff | |
| Midwestern Children’s Home | Dick Riley | Kerry Hurff |
Building & Grounds
This ministry oversees the church building, landscaping, and physical operations.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building & Grounds | Nolan Fuller Phil Freeman | Brett Triplett Ron Spangler | |
| Computer & Electronics | Amy Andrick | Justin Reynolds Luke Andrick | Ron Spangler |
| Security | Tad Morris | David Hatgas | |
| Sound & Video | Lance Cramlet Justin Reynolds | Ron Spangler |
College
The college program at Fishinger Road serves as a community for students located at a college or university in the Columbus area. Led by the college minister, Brandon Edwards, there are opportunities for Bible study, fellowship, and other activities that take place at the church building or at the church facility at Ohio State. Learn more about the college program.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Activities | Neil Thompson | Jason Gilbert |
Digital Ministry
The digital ministry oversees IT and Communications (Website, Email, and Social Media)
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | Richard Taylor | Rick Reynolds | |
| IT | Rick Ogg | Kerry Hurff |
Education, Adult
There are a number of Sunday morning and Wednesday evening classes available to church members and visitors. Topics include biblical textual studies as well as other specific subjects.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes | Steve Haynes | ||
| Home Bible Studies | Bill Moore | ||
| Library | Mike Hesel | David Mayes |
Education, Youth
Sunday morning and Wednesday evening classes are available for children of all ages. Members are encouraged to teach a class or co-teach with someone else. Children’s Bible Hour takes place during Sunday evening worship. Thursday School is a program for 3- and 4-year-old children offered on Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM during the school year. Vacation Bible School is held in the evening during a week in the summer every year. Learn more about the children’s programs.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes (pre-school) | Jared Myers Bob Koors | Steve Haynes | |
| Classes (K-12) | Richard Osbourne Adam Spencer | Steve Haynes | |
| Children’s Bible Hour | Austin Baumgard | Steve Haynes | |
| Library | John Langlois | David Mayes | |
| Thursday School | Haley Wright | Steve Haynes | |
| Vacation Bible School | Brent Dougan | Jason Gilbert |
Local Evangelism
The congregation hosts an annual summer event on the church grounds for neighborhood families to come together to play games, receive a backpack for their child filled with school supplies, and pick out children’s clothing donated by church members.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back to School Blast | Angela Willman Lori Sarkel | Ed Sarkel |
Member Life
These activities are designed to build connections and support current and potential members of the congregation.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calling, Caring, & Visitation | Gary Myers | Audry Hardy | |
| Fellowship | Luke Andrick | Rick Reynolds | |
| Golden Agers | Dick Riley Lynne Moore | Rick Reynolds | |
| New Members | Dan Arnold | David Hatgas | |
| Visitors | Tony Romano | David Hatgas | |
| God’s Girls (3rd-6th grade) | Bridget O’Neill | ||
| Secret Friend | Lori Dougan Brenda Saffield | ||
| Ladies Night Out | Amy Andrick | ||
| Treasured Sisters | Elena Baumgard Nicole Tidwell | ||
| Newsletter | Rhonda Reynolds | ||
| Sisters Praying for Sisters | Gretchen Mayes | ||
| Sisters Sharing Talents | Sue Williams | ||
| Young Adults | Gary Myers |
Missions
Fishinger Road supports various mission works both domestically and internationally.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Missions | Peter Clark | Bill Moore |
Worship
Fishinger Road meets Sunday morning and evening for worship, and Wednesday evening for a devotional and bible study. Men who are members are encouraged to participate in whatever role they desire.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worship Coordination | David Waggoner | David Mayes | |
| Spanish Worship | Kerry Hurff | ||
| Willow Brook Christian Home | Jon Coyle | Bill Moore |
Youth
In addition to youth-oriented classes on Sunday and Wednesday, there are other opportunities for the youth and teens of the congregation to participate in bible study and fellowship activities. Landen Wright, the youth minister, coordinates these activities and programs. Learn more about the teen program.
| Service Area | Coordinator | Deacon | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Bowl | John Coyle Jason Hoeflich | Bill Moore | |
| Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp | Ben Coyle | Ron Spangler | |
| Lads 2 Leaders | Jon Coyle Jason Hoeflich | Bill Moore | |
| Youth and Teen Programs | Ben Coyle | Jason Gilbert |