
Pastors Dan Lucien & Jenni: FCOG's Lead Pastor & First Lady
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: Associate Pastor Over Loving People & Life Groups & Young Adults
I enjoy spending time with my family, playing music on the worship team, and fishing when I find time. I also love seeing people grow spiritually in their relationship with Jesus and with others.
Fun Thing: I can be very witty and have a sarcastic sense of humor a lot of times.
Contact me Here: LovingPeople.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Pastor Abigail Jackson: Worship Pastor & Young Adults Leader
I serve as worship pastor alongside a wonderful music team. Our team is a musical family that inspires one another with a passion for Jesus. If you have a heart for God and a gift for music please connect with me.
My husband and I also serve together as young adult pastors. We gather many months out of the year to engage, inspire, mentor, and connect young adults to the culture of the church vision.
Fun Thing: Whit is my middle name. I love to be funny and have fun.
Contact me Here: LovingPeople.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Pastor Oyama Bishop & Carri Bishop: Associate Pastors Over Loving The Mission & Church Treasurer
I am Oyama Bishop. I love to minister the gospel to whoever is willing to listen. My heart is to serve in God’s Kingdom. I am the Pastor of ‘Loving the Mission’ Ministries. Loving the Mission makes up one-third of Fostoria Church of God’s Vision. Loving the Mission is the service of fulfilling the Great Commission. “And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”- Mark 16:15. It is about sharing Christ beyond the church building. My wife, Carri, and I have a special love for serving, supporting and being involved in the community of Fostoria. Outreach events like food drives, gas giveaways, and community parties allow us the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ. It is an honor and privilege to take part in being a leader as well as a servant; being a disciple and assisting in a program to make disciples. Loving the Mission is deeply embedded in our discipleship-making process as we encourage serving on appropriate ministry teams based on spiritual gifts and leading from your strengths. We are blessed to have our daughters, Grace and Adori, loving the mission along with us. While they serve in outreach activities, they are involved in their own ministries.
Fun Thing: It is very hard to watch a movie or show with us…either one of us or both fall asleep way before the end!
Contact us Here: TheMission.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Aubrianna Lucien: Leader Over Hospitality Team & Church Secretary
My name is Aubrianna Lucien. I’m 26 years old. I am the leader of the hospitality team and our goal is to be the hands and feet of Jesus while serving others. I am also the church secretary.
Fun Thing: I love to laugh and tell jokes
Contact me Here: Secretary.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Biola Villarreal: Prayer Ministry Leader & Pastoral Care
I love helping people, praying for people. I'm compassionate. I believe in family values, I have a great relationship with my siblings, grandchildren and nieces and nephews ❤️. I love to decorate, gardening go for walks.
Fun Thing: I love to dance, not very good at it but I still dance. My family teases me and calls me the cat lady. I have 3 cats Stephanie, Lulu and Zoey. My neighbors probably think I'm crazy, Zoey doesn't know her name, so when I call for her I have say "meow, meow " for her to come inside.
Contact me Here:prayer.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Pastor Janis & Mark Nelson: Childrens Ministry Leaders
Mark and I have been blessed to have served in the Children’s Ministry for the last 25 years. Our hearts are for all children to have a relationship with Jesus by connecting with God, growing in His Word,and loving one another.
Our “whynotkids ministry is for children 2 to 11 years old where we have hands-on lessons, life-changing messages, and interactive play and worship bringing Jesus to all ages.
Family is so important to us at Fostoria Church of God and we would love for your family to join us
Fun Things:
- Mark loves to find joy in everything and has the biggest laugh that is so contagious to everyone he meets!
- Janis loves to keep life real and brings a smile to any situation!
Contact us Here: kids.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Jeff and Angela Coopshaw: Middles Leaders
Hi We are the Coopshaw's! We are in charge of the #Whynotmiddles ministry. This is a group for youth ages 12-14. Our focus is to teach the vision of the church. Loving God, Loving People, Loving the Mission with a hands on and engaging approach.
Fun Thing: We are major foodies and we love to travel!
Contact us here: Middles.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Pastor Jared & Rileigh Zimmerly: Youth Ministry Leaders
We are a young married couple with a passion for Jesus, family, and our pup. Our goal for the youth is generational restoration by loving and leading the teens of Fostoria. Giving them a place of security, consistency, and biblical truth in love
Fun Thing: We Both love Video Games even when we are extremely bad at them :)
Contact us Here: Youth.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Sherry Stewart: Classic's Senior Leader
I am passionate & Blessed to lead this ministry. I strive to provide activities to build relationships & have fun as we share our Love for our Lord with one another & nourish our Spirit through devotion's, prayer & fellowship. I also want us to be beacon's & mentor's for the young people in our church. Love God, Love People & Love the Mission ❤️
Fun Thing: I have a hot pink metropolitan Honda Scooter that I enjoy riding!
Contact me Here: Classics.whynotleaders@gmail.com

JaimeLynn Church: Leader of Finance Committee
I love the Lord with all my heart, mind, soul and body. My life is not my own. “We need more feet to wash”
As the leader of the finance committee our desire is to fund Kingdom ministries, aid the Vision for our church and support the Great Commission. Hosting various events helps grow our unity as the body and connect us with our community.
We focus on being good stewarts of all that has given and provided extending well beyond finances. We are grateful for it all and and believe it all belongs back to God!
Fun Thing: Expert at parallel parking and can drive a stick shift
Contact me Here: finance.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Anthony Thompson: Leader Over Church Security & Children's Worship
I am a God-loving husband and father of five children. I have a lengthy history and experience in the military and working in law enforcement. I am a a member of several organizations ranging from being a township trustee, a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, and other volunteer organizations geared towards helping the local community.
Fun Thing: Even though some find it boring, I love putting together puzzles.
Contact me Here: Safety.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Marcea Thompson: Kitchen Leader
I love being a mom & married to my crush! I love to cook, drink coffee & share Jesus every chance I get! I love to smile & laugh till my belly hurts!
Fun Thing: I snort if I get laughing too hard
Contact me Here: Kitchen.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Reverend Adam Nelson: Sunday Morning Bible Study Leader
I'm a credentialed minister with the Church of God and I'm currently teaching Sunday Morning Bible Study. I teach the fundamentals of our beliefs and doctrine of the Word of God. Sharing with each other our life experiences to encourage, inspire, and to show God's love. Believing in God's forgiveness, mercy, and grace through His Son Jesus Christ.
Fun Thing: I always can see the humor in life.
Contact me Here: adam.whynotleaders@gmail.com
Grace Black: BRIDGE Ministry Leader
My name is Grace Black. I am an English language teacher and bilingual in Spanish. My heart is to bridge culture and community together through being the hands and feet of Jesus. BRIDGE ministry starts at the front doors of the church. We welcome newcomers and provide them with a gift while offering insight to what Fostoria Church Of God looks like. We also teach a Next Step class that bridges the newcomers into the church to learn about their gifts and find a place to serve along with the opportunity to become a member/partner. We head up baptisms and membership Sundays throughout the year. We also offer English language classes on Tuesdays completely free to the community and surrounding areas who are in need. BRIDGE ministry is the extension of being the hands and feet of Jesus in and out of the church.
Fun Thing: I love to clean and organize!
Contact me Here: Bridge.whynotleaders@gmail.com

Jonah Black: Media Director
Hello there, I am Jonah Black. I love technology and being able to use the creativity and intellectual ability God has given us to serve the Kingdom. I believe that we can use technology to further the Kingdom and spread the knowledge of the Gospel to all the nations where word of mouth does not travel. My heart is to never get in the way of the Holy Spirit but be able to be a tool to further the reach the HS has in our church and community.
Fun Thing: I am 6'11" tall
Contact me Here: fostoriacog.whynotmedia@gmail.com
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