John Reside – Lead Pastor
John Reside joined the FCC staff on May 1, 2019. He and his wife, Jackie, stay busy raising their six kids. John has a passion for making the Bible come alive for people today. He’s holds a double major in Preaching and Bible from Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University) and an M. Div from Lincoln Christian Seminary (now Lincoln Christian University).
Email John: john@fcckewanee.org

Kevin Lucas – Worship Leader
Kevin graduated from Lincoln Christian University in 2010 with a degree in Music and a minor in Guitar. He grew up in Crown Point, Indiana before meeting his wife, Kayla, at LCU in 2006. Kevin enjoys music, sports, and traveling. Growing up near Chicago, he is a big fan of all Chicago sports teams.
Email Kevin: kevin@fcckewanee.org

Jared Strode – Children’s Pastor
Jared has been actively involved in the Children’s ministry since graduating from Central Christian College in 2003. He has been the Children’s minister at FCC since 2007. He is married to Crystal. His hobbies include reading, watching sports and cooking. His favorite sports team is the Chicago Cubs.
Email Jared: jared@fcckewanee.org

Lance Hampton – Youth Pastor
Lance accepted the youth pastor position with FCC in June of 2019. Lance grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana. Lance and his wife, Kimberly, spent a few years in Taiwan as missionaries. He enjoys playing board games and is a die-hard Cubs fan!
Email Lance: lance@fcckewanee.org
Elders at FCC
Doug Irwin – Chairman
Steve Franklin – Vice-chairman
Rick Yarger
Jerry Muckey
Brian Giese
Email the elders: elders@fcckewanee.org