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Jon
Vance
Senior Minister
Jon has been in the ministry since 1979. As a child, He knew that he was called to enter the ministry and after graduating from high school, went to Cincinnati Christian University. He received both Bachelor of Arts (1981) and Master of Arts (1995) degrees.
While in college, Jon met Cheryl Kitchen (from Dearborn Heights, MI) who became his bride in August, 1979. She is the mother of their two young adult children, Lianne and Justin. Cheryl teaches a Ladies’ Bible Study at church and works as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Jon enjoys his collection of wooden games, old books, and various other old things. Also, at church functions, you might see him with a camera - continually expanding his collection of pictures of people serving and worshipping together.
contact:
ext. 27
jonvance@fortvillechristian.com
Senior Minister
Jon has been in the ministry since 1979. As a child, He knew that he was called to enter the ministry and after graduating from high school, went to Cincinnati Christian University. He received both Bachelor of Arts (1981) and Master of Arts (1995) degrees.
While in college, Jon met Cheryl Kitchen (from Dearborn Heights, MI) who became his bride in August, 1979. She is the mother of their two young adult children, Lianne and Justin. Cheryl teaches a Ladies’ Bible Study at church and works as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Jon enjoys his collection of wooden games, old books, and various other old things. Also, at church functions, you might see him with a camera - continually expanding his collection of pictures of people serving and worshipping together.
contact:
ext. 27
jonvance@fortvillechristian.com
Jonathan
Manship
Children's Minister
Jonathan has been in ministry for 13 years - "though, growing up in a minister's family, it seems like all my life." As far back as he can remember, Jonathan has had a passion for serving Christ in his career and his personal life.
In 1998, he married his lovely, compassionate, kindhearted, peace loving, gorgeous, (he hopes she reads this) wife, Christina. They have two precious children, Natalie and Kaitlyn. Both have brought much joy and "adventure" to their lives.
Jonathan graduated from Central Christian College of the Bible as well as Cincinnati Christian University. He likes walking in nature, talking with friends, the latest in gadgetry, and good old-fashioned, home-cooked American meals. Most importantly, he loves helping kids come to know Jesus Christ.
contact
ext. 24
jonathan@fortvillechristian.com
Children's Minister
Jonathan has been in ministry for 13 years - "though, growing up in a minister's family, it seems like all my life." As far back as he can remember, Jonathan has had a passion for serving Christ in his career and his personal life.
In 1998, he married his lovely, compassionate, kindhearted, peace loving, gorgeous, (he hopes she reads this) wife, Christina. They have two precious children, Natalie and Kaitlyn. Both have brought much joy and "adventure" to their lives.
Jonathan graduated from Central Christian College of the Bible as well as Cincinnati Christian University. He likes walking in nature, talking with friends, the latest in gadgetry, and good old-fashioned, home-cooked American meals. Most importantly, he loves helping kids come to know Jesus Christ.
contact
ext. 24
jonathan@fortvillechristian.com
Jeremy
Elzy
Student Minister
Jeremy graduated from Cincinnati Christian University in 2000 with a degree in Youth Ministry. As Student Minister, Jeremy’s responsibilities include the planning and execution of IMPULSE worship, the creation and implementation of curriculum, and the planning of fellowship and service opportunities for students. Jeremy desires to see students of FCC invested in the work of God’s Kingdom.
Jeremy has been married to his wife Rebecca since March of 2003. They have two sons, Dean Michael and Maddox Kole. "Once I pull myself away from FCC, I love to make my family smile and laugh, obsessively watch University of Kentucky Basketball, become engrossed with reality television shows such as “The Biggest Loser”, and crocheting (yes I do), cooking, and taking long walks on the beach."
contact:
ext. 25
jeremy@fortvillechristian.com
Student Minister
Jeremy graduated from Cincinnati Christian University in 2000 with a degree in Youth Ministry. As Student Minister, Jeremy’s responsibilities include the planning and execution of IMPULSE worship, the creation and implementation of curriculum, and the planning of fellowship and service opportunities for students. Jeremy desires to see students of FCC invested in the work of God’s Kingdom.
Jeremy has been married to his wife Rebecca since March of 2003. They have two sons, Dean Michael and Maddox Kole. "Once I pull myself away from FCC, I love to make my family smile and laugh, obsessively watch University of Kentucky Basketball, become engrossed with reality television shows such as “The Biggest Loser”, and crocheting (yes I do), cooking, and taking long walks on the beach."
contact:
ext. 25
jeremy@fortvillechristian.com
Matthew
Peters
Minister of Media & Technology
Matt his been serving FCC since 2005, originally as worship minister. Now, you will usually find him behind his Macplaying games working hard
creating graphics, websites, and fun things. Matt
graduated from Florida Christian College with a
bachelor’s degree in music.
He has been married since 2001 to his beautiful and multi-talented wife, Katherine. You will often see her playing... well just about any musical instrument she can get her hands on. They have no kids (yet), but do find much enjoyment in taking care of their black lab, Shiloh.
In his spare time, Matt loves to play with all electronic gadgets, but mostly those with a picture of an apple on them. He also loves broadway shows, Celtic Woman (the music group that is), and TV shows such as Seinfeld, The Office, and Iron Chef. He thinks Homestar Runner is really, really funny. Seriously.
contact:
ext. 23
matthew@fortvillechristian.com
Minister of Media & Technology
Matt his been serving FCC since 2005, originally as worship minister. Now, you will usually find him behind his Mac
He has been married since 2001 to his beautiful and multi-talented wife, Katherine. You will often see her playing... well just about any musical instrument she can get her hands on. They have no kids (yet), but do find much enjoyment in taking care of their black lab, Shiloh.
In his spare time, Matt loves to play with all electronic gadgets, but mostly those with a picture of an apple on them. He also loves broadway shows, Celtic Woman (the music group that is), and TV shows such as Seinfeld, The Office, and Iron Chef. He thinks Homestar Runner is really, really funny. Seriously.
contact:
ext. 23
matthew@fortvillechristian.com
Mitch
Dean
Minister of Music and Art
Mitch has been with FCC since August of 2006. The road to Fortville has been one of excitement and fulfillment as God has blessed him with a passion for music ministry and the reward of seeing individuals use their God-given gifts to glorify the Lord.
Even more, he is honored to be married to his wife of five years, Laura and to be the father of two beautiful children, their son Collin and their little girl, Kayleigh Marie. When he's not with his family or at church, you'll find him writing songs, watching movies, and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts!
contact:
ext. 26
mitch@fortvillechristian.com
Minister of Music and Art
Mitch has been with FCC since August of 2006. The road to Fortville has been one of excitement and fulfillment as God has blessed him with a passion for music ministry and the reward of seeing individuals use their God-given gifts to glorify the Lord.
Even more, he is honored to be married to his wife of five years, Laura and to be the father of two beautiful children, their son Collin and their little girl, Kayleigh Marie. When he's not with his family or at church, you'll find him writing songs, watching movies, and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts!
contact:
ext. 26
mitch@fortvillechristian.com
Rhonda
Brown
Secretary
Rhonda Brown became a member at FCC in 1973 and was married here in 1978. She graduated from Ball State with a BA in Accounting and started to work in the Controllers Office at Ford Motor Company in 1978. She left Ford to become the Secretary/Treasurer at FCC in 2001.
Her husband, Brock is a 7th grade teacher at Greenfield Middle School and a karate master (he’s a ninja, that’s so cool!). They have three children, Brittany Rupley (Klint), Zach and Brandy. Rhonda taught the 2’s & 3’s class for 10 years and did the powerpoint for three years at FCC. Rhonda is also the Vernon Township Trustee, active in the MVHS Athletic Boosters, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, past Cub Scout Leader, Soccer & basketball coach.
contact:
ext. 21
rhondab@fortvillechristian.com
Secretary
Rhonda Brown became a member at FCC in 1973 and was married here in 1978. She graduated from Ball State with a BA in Accounting and started to work in the Controllers Office at Ford Motor Company in 1978. She left Ford to become the Secretary/Treasurer at FCC in 2001.
Her husband, Brock is a 7th grade teacher at Greenfield Middle School and a karate master (he’s a ninja, that’s so cool!). They have three children, Brittany Rupley (Klint), Zach and Brandy. Rhonda taught the 2’s & 3’s class for 10 years and did the powerpoint for three years at FCC. Rhonda is also the Vernon Township Trustee, active in the MVHS Athletic Boosters, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, past Cub Scout Leader, Soccer & basketball coach.
contact:
ext. 21
rhondab@fortvillechristian.com