David Erickson, Senior Pastor

Dave grew up a "preacher's kid" in Erie, Illinois. Since he first felt called to ministry, he has preached in many different churches, at retreats, camps, state and national conventions and multiple special events throughout the United States. In August of 1993, Dave became our full-time preaching minister and leader of our pastoral staff.

Dave enjoys indoor and outdoor sports, playing his guitar, and spending time with his children. He and his wife, Paula, have four children: Luke (22), Brady (17), Jaclyn (15), and Leah (11).

Jerry Hopkins, Orchard Campus Pastor

Jerry and his wife, Melody, have two married children, Jeremy and Mindy, both of whom are involved in vocational ministry. They have four grandsons and one granddaughter. Jerry enjoys golf, home construction projects and keeping up on the ever-changing world of computer technology.

A graduate of Nebraska Christian College and Kentucky Christian College, Jerry served as a preaching pastor in southwest Nebraska and as an administrator at his alma mater. When he joined the staff of FCC in July of 2002, it also marked the return to his home state of Iowa. His heart's desire is to welcome new people to the church and encourage everyone in their spiritual growth, discipleship, fellowship, and service.

Dave Fremstad, Executive Family Life

Dave is married to Dori (since 1992), and they have a son (Joshua) and a daughter (Sarah). Dave came to know the Lord while serving as in machine gunner in the United States Marine Corps.

He is a graduate of Crossroads College (B.A.) and Lincoln Christian Seminary (M.A.). Most recently Dave served as Senior Pastor of Roxbury Road Church of Christ in Janesville, WI before joining the staff of First Christian.

Dave has a passion for God, His Word, and strives to live a life of prayer. Dave enjoys playing guitar (especially bluegrass), reading (history and biographies), talking long walks, and spending time with the family.

Robin Ziegenfuss, Worship and Music

Robin comes to us from First Christian Church in Derby, Kansas, where he was worship leader and choir director from January 1987 until joining our staff at FCC in July of 2002. He also taught music in the Derby Public Schools from 1981 until June of 2000. Robin graduated from the Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Florida with a doctorate in worship studies.

Robin, and his wife Janelle, have been married for 26 years. They have three children, Brynn (21), Cameron (19), and Kara (17).

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Gary Davis, Student Ministries

Gary and his wife Lisa have three children, Courtney (17), Dustin (16) and Dylan (11).

A 1985 graduate of Nebraska Christian College, Gary served as Student Minister at First Christian Church in Hugoton, Kansas prior to joining the staff in the fall of 1990.

Gary's passion for relevant and creative Student Ministry has kept him at the forefront of helping students connect, grow and serve for over 20 years.

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Jean Provines, Senior Adult Ministries

Jean Provines is our Minister of Senior Adults. Jean is a graduate of Lincoln Christian College and has been ordained by First Christian Church into Senior Adult Ministry and Pastoral Care Ministry. She and her husband Jack have been married 32 years and are the parents of two grown children: Christy (24) and Micah (22). The Provines have been members of FCC for 23 years. Jean teaches the "Evergreen" Bible school class on Sunday mornings, teaches several Bible studies, drives the church bus and takes our seniors on fun and interesting outings and also leads a women's circle. She is also a novice ventriloquist. Her "buddy" is a fellow named "Clark". Clark sometimes goes along when Jean visits our homebound members.

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You may contact Jean by calling the church: 328-2606 ext. 16, calling her home: 328-2074 or by calling her cell: 690-1290.

Matt Beckner, Children's Ministries

Matt joined the FCC staff in March of 2003. He graduated from Nebraska Christian College in Norfolk, Nebraska, and joined First Christian after serving in a four-year ministry in New London, Iowa.

Matt grew up in Council Bluffs and attended First Christian Church. He passionately believes that childhood is the prime time for individuals to make the life-changing commitment to follow Jesus. Matt enjoys finding fresh, creative, and culturally-relevant ways to help children connect, grow, and serve God.

In his free time, Matt enjoys playing guitar and hunting. He and his wife Kristina have a three-year-old daughter, Morgan.

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Sarah Kaelin, Associate Children's

Name: Sarah Re Nae Kaelin
Age: 24
College attending: Nebraska Christian College
Area of Ministry: Children's Ministry

Jonathan Miller, Associate Worship

Name: Jonathan Miller
Age: 23
College attending: Crossroads College
Areas of Ministry: Worship & Music, Student Ministry