pastor search
Learn more about the search process for the next Senior Pastor of Fair Oaks Church
pastor nominating committee
After our Congregational Meeting on June 12, here are the 10 individuals voted in by the congregation to serve on the search team. They will work together to discern who God is calling to lead Fair Oaks Church next. They will ultimately nominate a candidate for Senior Pastor for our congregation to consider and vote on. If you want to contact this team with questions or candidates to suggest, please email PastorSearch@fairoaks.church.
karina fielden
Karina is one of our elders, overseeing Kids Ministry. She teaches at BV High School and loves volunteering, often joined by her husband and two daughters. Their family serves with our hospitality and tech teams, at local outreach events and mission trips.
jesse huff
Jesse is a long time member of Fair Oaks and has served many terms on Session. He has a wealth of finance experience in government, non-profits and church settings. He is currently on Session serving as an elder overseeing church finances.
paul winther
Paul is a long time member at Fair Oaks Church. He has served as an elder and deacon in the past. He has a professional background in accounting and currently serves as a member of the Finance and Buildings and Grounds commissions.
john paul hudson
JP has been a faithful church member of Fair Oaks for more than 25 years. He is married to Tammi Hudson, our current leader of Kids Ministry team. JP has served as an elder in the past, currently leads a Life Group, has been involved with Kids & Student Ministry and led team trips to Mexico.
john paul jones
Long-time church member, committed to serving and worshipping at Fair Oaks. He is an active member of various small groups among our church community, and has served in various ways over the years.
David Araldi
Dave was greatly impacted by FOPC back in the 80s, which was part of what led him to return in 2016! Dave is an amazing dad and husband, has a professional background working in HR, and loves to serve our students and go on mission trips!
bethany venable
Bethany grew up at Fair Oaks Church. She and her husband and kids have faithfully been a part of our church. Bethany has been a small group leader, coordinated our Moms group, volunteered with Kids and Student Ministry, and is a big supporter of bringing women in our church together.
greg wanner
Greg and his family are long-time church members. He has been involved with missions trips, is part of a Marinership group and has served as a deacon in the past.
toni horvath
Toni is a long time member of Fair Oaks Church. She is a mom and professional therapist. She raised her family here, and continues to be involved in various ways. She has served as an elder, has helped lead women's ministry, and has a heart for teaching and counseling.
debbie veale
Debbie is a long-time church member, who has been a faithful volunteer teaching Sunday school for kids and leads Bible studies for adults. She is a prayerful person devoted to studying and teaching God's Word.