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​MEET OUR STAFF
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Meet the First Lutheran staff! Feel free to contact any one of our staff members.
Ron Mathews
Senior
​Pastor
I work with the staff and Church Council in mutual ministry. My primary responsibilities include:
preaching, administering sacraments, pastoral care for those in need, overseeing staff, teaching
Confirmation, and providing leadership for the ministries of FLC.
Andrea
​Cox
Director of Church Business
I oversee the administrative needs of FLC which include: 
​financial operations,
maintaining congregational records, and overseeing property maintenance.
Amity
​Mathews
Children's Ministry
​Coordinator
I coordinate faith formation practices for children ages 3 years old through completion of 5th grade. This includes coordinating Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and faith formation in the home setting.
Patrice Akenson
Youth Ministry Coordinator
 I organize middle school youth activities, service  projects and assist with
Confirmation.  I coordinate high school youth group, which includes:
mission trips, National Youth Gathering, service and  fellowship activities.
Sheila Erb
Executive Assistant
I work with staff and volunteers to coordinate congregational communication, news letters, and worship materials.
Carol
​Matthys
Parish
Nurse
I provide comprehensive caring ministry in  collaboration with the Pastor and BeFrienders to members of FLC, by providing visitations to nursing home and homebound members and educating health and wellness awareness.
Brett
Gevens
Facilities
maintenance coordinator
I clean and maintain the church building and grounds.