Gordon Smith, Lead Pastor
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Gordon has served as lead pastor since 1998.  A dedicated student of the Bible, Gordon preaches and teaches regularly, yet finds great joy in visits and ministry with the people of Faith Mennonite Church.  Gordon and Mindy have two young adult children, Jared and his wife Alicia, and Marissa.

Mike Bogard, Interim Associate Pastor
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Mike began serving Faith Mennonite Church in August 2011, after 25 years in a variety of youth ministry settings.  Mike lives in rural Harvey County with his wife Marlene who serves as Minister of Nurture and Conference Resource Library Director for Western District Conference.  Mike and Marlene have two young adult sons, Ben and Josh.

Lorisa Rich, Administrative Secretary
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Lorisa has just recently returned to Faith Church – relocating from Missouri back to Newton with her husband Daniel, and their son, Austin.  She is excited to serve the church where she grew up.  With her generous smile, Lorisa helps people on the phone or in the office, prepares the worship bulletin and the church calendar, and serves committees and church leadership.

Caley Ortman, Interim Youth Leader
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Caley is a 2008 graduate of Bethel College.  In addition to hanging out with FMC youth, Caley works full time at Prairie View, a mental health agency as a Community Case Manager. Caley recently enrolled at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and when he finds a spare moment, he performs as a mobile DJ.

Verda Deckert, Congregational Nurse
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Verda joined our ministry staff in 2009.  Verda has been a Registered Nurse for 47 years, graduating from Bethel Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, where she continues to educate, mentor, and guide nursing students.  She enjoys helping people understand the complicated health system, and advocating for them during the stresses of illness and accident.