Shan Clesceri
Graphics Design Coordinator
Jenn Crowder
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Jenn is the Children's Ministry Coordinator here at FCUMC. This position has a variety of duties including children's event planning, Faith Kidz family registration and tending to the Nursery. Jenn and her husband, Jacob, along with their three children, Max, Remington, and Sullivan, attend FCUMC regularly. Jenn has spent many years volunteering in her children's schools, a true passion for her. Jenn also loves anything Fall, crafting or thrifting!
Amy Elifrits
Worship Environment Coordinator and Traditional Worship Director
As Worship Environment Coordinator, Amy organizes people and places to ensure the readiness of the church for worship each Sunday. She also serves as Faith’s Wedding Coordinator and plays in the Bell Choir. Her “real job” is teaching high school Latin. She is a happy aunt to three nieces and two nephews. :) In her free time, Amy enjoys reading, walking, yoga, and chocolate.
Veronica Ellison
Discipleship and Pastoral Care Coordinator
Veronica enjoys serving as an Administrative Assistant in the front office. She has called Faith Community home since 2004. After moving to Okemos, Michigan, in 2016, Veronica has now happily moved back to the area. She and her husband Matt have three sons and have just recently become “empty nesters,” with their youngest in school at OSU. In her free time, Veronica enjoys spending time with her husband and puppy; reading; playing games; and enjoying visits with her kids.
Jackie Gardner
Administrative Assistant
Jackie loves being on the staff and supporting the ministry of Faith Community UMC. She has been a member for over 20 years and is grateful for the opportunity to grow in her faith and to fellowship with the members of her Bible Study group. Jackie graduated from the University of Dayton and loves watching Flyer basketball. She has two children, Ann who is a student at UC, and Sam who is a student at St. Xavier High School. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending Contemporary Christian concerts, reading novels, watching sports, and vacationing at the beach.
Jason Gibson
Worship Technology Coordinator
Jason Gibson has been an active member of Faith Community for 12 years. He and his wife, Sabrina, grew up in Dallas. They have called Cincinnati home since 1995 and have three children: Nathan, Ryan, and Christina. Before becoming an at-home Dad, Jason owned/operated two restaurants, worked at Great American in IT datacenter, and as an independent computer consultant. Jason has been involved in multiple ministries at Faith Community over the years including Children’s Ministry, Food Pantry, Stepping Forward, Upward, and VBS. He has been volunteering with the Audio/Video/Tech team for eight years and is inspired to elevate His name through our wonderful music ministry
Kim Hollon
Missions Director
Kelechi Kanu
Contemporary Worship Leader
Social Media Team
Sarah Messner
Children’s Ministry Director
Sarah is a long-time member of Faith and has stepped into the role of Children’s Ministry Director, overseeing programing for children from birth through 6th grade. She has a background in teaching before staying home with her children for a number of years. Sarah is married to Dan and they have four school-aged daughters. Her passion is to reach the younger generation to be sure they know Jesus through Sunday School, family programs, and other outreach opportunities like Vacation Bible School (VBS). Outside of serving in church, Sarah is very involved with her kids PTO’s, loves reading a good book (when there is time), and making her famous white chocolate covered pretzels.
Randy Meyer
Business Director
Randy is the Facilities Manager at Faith Community. He looks forward to working with fellow volunteer Faith Community members to care for our facilities and grounds. Randy has attended Faith for 10+ years. Randy enjoys singing in the chancel choir at Faith. Randy grew up in northwest Ohio, and graduated from The Ohio State University with an economics and finance degree. Randy enjoys spending time with his five children and five grandchildren.
Nicky Miller
Missions Program Coordinator
Vanessa Nordmark
Communications Director
Mary Schambow
Chancel Choir Director
Mary is the Chancel Choir Director and at Faith Community. She is married to Marc, and they have two children, Anna and Luke. Mary grew up in southwest Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in music education. Mary and Marc moved to Ohio in 1997 and became active members at Faith. Praising God through music has always been a vital part of Mary’s life. Mary also enjoys being with her family, summertime
Jim Senhauser
Staff Accountant
Jeff Sperry
Organist/Pianist/Bell Choir Director
Jeff’s goal is to enhance the traditional worship experience through music by accompanying the Chancel Choir, playing artful hymn arrangements on the organ, and performing inspirational piano solos. He also directs the 13-member Chancel Bell Choir which plays for services about once a month. Working full-time as the Director of External Relations at Cincinnati Nature Center, Jeff relishes time spent outdoors. He and his two daughters have created a small botanical garden in their backyard.
Dawn Thullen
Director of IT
Dawn has worked at Faith since late 2006 and has been the data coordinator since 2012 and the Director of IT since 2019. She is responsible for managing all computers, the church database and reporting, maintaining the church website and app and processing all online giving. She truly loves data and learning all she can about how to manipulate it. Dawn is married to Jeff and has one daughter and three furry babies.
513-777-9533 ext. 101
Pastor Andy Wagner
Senior Pastor
Andy has been Senior Pastor of Faith Community since February 2023. He and wife Lora were married in 2019 and combined their families into one. Between the two of them, they have five children: Mina, Nathan, John, Adam, and Zach. Andy and Lora both grew up in Westwood, a neighborhood on the west side of Cincinnati. After graduating from Wright State University in 1997 with a B.A. in Religious Studies, Andy earned his M.Div./M.T.S. dual degree from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio in 2002. He was ordained as an Elder in the West Ohio Conference in 2006. This is his sixth pastoral appointment. Andy loves preaching and teaching, and also enjoys reading, running, and hiking through the woods.
513-777-9533 ext.102
Lara Williams
Missions Director
Lara Williams is our Missions Program Coordinator. Lara and her husband live in Liberty Township with their four busy kids. You will often find them at swim meets, dance competitions, and on the soccer and football fields. In her “spare time,” Lara loves to cook and bake, with a little bit of crafting in between. Lara has spent many years volunteering in the Lakota School District and has a real passion for making a difference in her community. She is looking forward to serving as the Missions Program Coordinator and working with Faith Community to help in any way possible.