Pastor Dan Lucien - Lead Pastor
Pastor Jenni Lucien - FCOG's First Lady

#whynothere

Pastor Dan & Pastor Jenni Lucien have led Fostoria Church of God since June 2014. Pastor has great enthusiasm for our church and for Fostoria. He has a Masters degree in Pastoral Leadership, which enables him to empower people in their journey toward becoming a disciple. His passion is to see the spiritual transformation in others as they grow in Christ. Pastor Dan shares his visionary approach in leading the church. He speaks with an emphasis on the word of God, and allows the Holy Spirit to guide him.

Together they share with the church a vision of “Loving God, Loving People, and Loving the Mission”. Pastor Dan and Pastor Jenni are a reflection of their faith and trust in the Word of God in all they do. It can be seen in their message, their vision, their outreach and their love. They have a compassion for our church and its members and a desire for spiritual growth for the community of Fostoria.

Fun facts about Pastor Dan: 
His favorite color is blue.
He loves Italian food (tacos are a close second)
His favorite T.V. show is Shark Tank.
His favorite Bible verse is Colossians 2:10

Fun facts about Pastor Jenni: 
Her favorite color is pink. 
She likes chocolate and roast, carrots and potatoes. 
Her favorite show is Little House on the Prairie. 
Jenni's favorite Bible verses are Romans 5:1-5. ​

You can contact the pastors at: fostoriacog.whynothere@gmail.com ​

Pastor Chad Jackson -- Youth Pastor
#whynotyouth

Pastor Chad Jackson is our #WhyNotYouth Teen Ministry leader. "Here at #WhyNotYouth our heart beats for teenagers! We love teens into who God is raising them up to be by growing them in the Word and leading them in outreach! As a group, we keep it REALational for Jesus and each other!"

Fun facts about Pastor Chad:
His favorite food is Mexican Food!!!
His favorite hobby is Nintendo and Playing Guitar.

Contact Pastor Chad at: jacksonchad84@gmail.com

Rev. Abigail Jackson - Minister of Music
#WhyNotJudah

Rev. Abigail Jackson is our  #WhyNotJudah and Worship Team leader. "In our team based ministry we are committed to cultivating of the heart, mind, and soul through loving God. We do this by engaging in God's presence both as individuals and as a collective body. Praise is our weapon and worship is our warfare!" 

Fun facts about Abigail:
Her favorite hobby is Recipe Junkie and Taste Tester of foods.
Her favorite bible verse is Isaiah 50:7

Contact Abigail at: timbresharp@gmail.com

Pastor Janis and Mark Nelson - Kids Ministry Leaders
#WhyNotKids

Pastor(Ms.) Janis & Mark Nelson are our Children's Ministry Leaders for our #WhyNotKids. "We are bringing the love of Jesus to every child. Through teaching and encouraging them to be who God wants them to be. Proverbs 22:6: KJV Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."


Fun facts about Pastor Janis:
She loves chicken & dumpings
Her favorite color is purple
Her hobbies are gardening and watching the Hallmark Channel.
Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 KJV


Fun facts about Mark:
He loves pizza
He loves the History Channel
His favorite color is blue
He likes to golf.
Marks favorite Bible verse is John 13:15 KJV

Oyama Bishop - Men's Ministry Leader and Pastor's Council President
#WhyNotHere

Oyama Bishop is our Men's Ministry leader. "A ministry where we thrive on learning, loving and living out our walk with Christ. We are devoted in becoming disciples of Christ and making disciples of others." 

Fun facts about Oyama:
He loves FOOD!!
His favorite Bible verse (well at least one of them) is Psalm 43:3

Contact Oyama at: oyamabishop@icloud.com

Carri Bishop - Finance Committee Leader
#WhyNotGive

Carri Bishop is the Head of the Finance Committee. "Leading within my ministry, is to encourage others to join in, with me, on a true partnership with the church. It has allowed me to participate with our church's financial vision, plans, actions, and also being supportive, providing reinforcement and evaluation. God has a basic plan for financing His Work: there are fundamental needs in the church while also needs beyond the church walls. I trust in what the Word says and Jesus intends regarding stewardship. It is not just about the money, it is about the heart, the belief, the character, and the willingness to do it God's way."


Fun facts about Carri:
Her favorite food is Chocolate Chip cookies and potato chips.
Her favorite color is pink (and glitter)
She loves to be creative, when time allows.
​Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11

You can contact Carri at carrimaebishop@yahoo.com  
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Shawna Reis - Church Secretary
#WhyNotKnow

Shawna Reis is the Church's Secretary. "As secretary of Fostoria Church of  God, I assist Pastor Dan and our 1st Lady Jenni in carrying out the needs of the church. I use our vision Loving God, Loving People, Loving the Mission to ensure that the church is running efficiently, accurately, and with discretion for people's personal information."

Contact Shawna at: wifeusmcreis@rocketmail.com

Jason and Shawna Reis - Young Adult Leaders
#WhyNotSpuds

Shawna & Jason Reis are the leaders of #WhyNotSpuds, a Young Adult Ministry (Spiritual Pentecostals Under Devine Supervision) "We are leading our Young Adults into the next steps of their walk with Jesus. It is our passion to grow, encourage, build up, and help guide them in their spiritual journey as they become leaders and grow in Christ. Our group is a family that is together not only in our church but in our community." 


Fun facts about Shawna:
Her favorite food is BBQ Ribs
Her favorite color is purple and anything glitter 
She loves any T.V. show that upcycles or works on a home and loves camping
Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 41:10

Fun facts about Jason:
He loves his wife's meatloaf
He likes the color green
His favorite TV show is NCIS.
​Jason's favorite Bible verse is Psalm 23:4

Contact Jason at: jreisusmc@gmail.com

Greg and Mary Lucien - Senior Adult Leaders
#WhyNotYoungAtHeart

Mary & Greg Lucien are the leaders of #WhyNotYoungAtHeart. "We are a ministry that loves to help any way we can, such as: giving where needed, helping when this is a need, praying always for the salvation of souls and for our Pastors and church. We love spending time with one another to share, encourage and lift one another up. We visit with ones another in our homes, hospitals (if needed) or nursing homes. Our mission is to love one another as Christ loved us."

Fun facts about Mary & Greg:
Their favorite colors are fall colors.
Their hobby is reading the Word.
Their favorite Bible Verse is John 15:12.

Rev. Ron and Rev. Lisa VonWallmenich - Missions and Benevolence Leaders
#WhyNotMissions

Lisa & Ron von Wallmenich are the leaders of #WhyNotMissions. "Our ministry is focused on sharing the love of Jesus beyond our church building, into our community with benevolence, prayer and support. We are also focused on supporting our state, national and world missions with both finances and prayer. Our mission is to shine the light of Jesus to drive out the darkness."

Fun facts about Lisa:
Her favorite color is purple
Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.

Fun facts about Ron:
His favorite food is spaghetti
Hiis hobby is planted fish tanks

Biola Hammer - Pastoral Care and Altar Ministry Leader
#WhyNotPray

Biola V. Hammer is our Pastoral Care and Altar Ministry Leader. "As a leader of these ministries I pray for those that are sick, visit those in the hospital and those that are shut in." 


Fun facts about Biola:
Her favorite foods are lasagna and milk chocolate.
She enjoys gardening, loves flowers and sitting outside
Her favorite scripture is John 24:25-28.