who we are

If you are looking for a church where everyone has their act together, you are looking in the wrong place! Family Fellowship is a church consisting of REAL people; everyday people just like you.

When we gather each Sunday, the messages aren't on lofty topics that people don't understand. They are not presented using archaic language and seminary terms. Instead, God's Word is made PLAIN and SIMPLE; some call it RELEVANT!

That is what Family Fellowship is in a nutshell:

REAL RELEVANT CHURCH  

what to expect

Expect to find a great place to worship.

Can you wear jeans? Absolutely. A suit and tie? Sure can. We’re much more interested in you being here than what you have on. So bring your children, bring your teens and invite a friend. We’re all ages here, just like a big family.

Our music reflects our theology. Sometimes it’s fast and fun and other times it’s reflective and thoughtful.

Our children’s leaders are pretty much incredible.  Having been engaged in songs and crafts as they learn to follow Jesus, the smile on your child's face following the service will tell the story louder than words.

If your little ones are nursery size, you’ll find the hearts of our nursery workers to be super-sized. They know just what it takes to love your little one while you spend some time worshiping.

If you’re looking to get connected, stop by the Welcome Center in the Plaza where someone can help you with just about anything related to Family Fellowship.

Kid Street check-in!

Parents! You will NOT be disappointed with what we have to offer you children! Watch this video for more info on how easy it is to check in your Newborn - 5th grader! 


Pre-Register your family and kids for quicker check-in on your first visit to Family Fellowship!

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the team

  • lead pastor

    Paul and Lynn Blue joined the staff of Family Fellowship in 1987. He assumed the role of Lead Pastor in 2003.  They have three adult children: Rae, Brooke, and Parker.  Paul loves sports; he loves anything that will make him laugh; and he and Lynn enjoy traveling.

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  • assistant pastor

    Steve and Deidre Johnson joined the staff of Family Fellowship in January of 1994.  Steve and Deidre' have been married since 1990, and they have one son - Luke.  Steve has served in many positions while at Family Fellowship, but is currently our Assistant/Adult Pastor and Missions Pastor.  Steve enjoys sports, and as a couple Steve and Deidre' enjoy taking cruises.

  • Young adults pastor

    Tim and Dianne Ellsworth have been members at Family Fellowship since 1985 and joined the staff in 1995. Tim and Dianne have been married since 1982 and have four children, Trey, Bethany, Abby, and Anna. Tim loves hockey, (GO STARS), and is a big Michigan Wolverine fan.


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  • connection pastor

    Jared Vernoy was born in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1985, then raised as a missionary kid in Venezuela for 12 years. Jared attended Baptist Bible College obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Intercultural Studies in 2010 and a Master of Arts Church Ministry in 2011. He joined the Family Fellowship staff in July of 2011. During his time at Baptist Bible College he met and then married Meredith in May of 2008. They have 4 boys, Jadon, born in February of 2011, Jax born in July of 2013, Jett born in May of 2016 and Jonas born in March of 2018. Jared loves sports, mountain biking, road biking, hangin' with his family and being outdoors.


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  • Worship Pastor

    Tyler and Brooklyn Inglett joined the staff in January 2020 and have been married since December 2019. Tyler is the biggest Star Wars fan you'll ever meet and loves watching TV with his beautiful wife.


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  • YOUTH PASTOR

    Parker Blue joined the staff in May of 2021 after serving a full time internship with Family Fellowship. Parker graduated from Baptist Bible College with a Bachelors in Pastoral Studies, and has a heart for discipling teens to reach their generation. Parker and Abigail met while at Bible college and got married in May of 2022. They enjoy sports, camping, hiking, reading and playing board games with good friends. 


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  • Associate Youth Pastor

    Robert and Brenn Schmoele joined the Family Fellowship staff in May 2022 and have been married since 2019. Robert graduated from Baptist Bible College in 2020 with a Bachelors of Arts in Pastoral Studies. They both love coffee, hiking and board games with friends!


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  • Kid Street Director

    Meredith Vernoy is the wife of our Connection Pastor, Jared Vernoy. They have 4 boys and she currently homeschools all of them. She joined the Family Fellowship Staff team in August of 2022. Meredith was born in Winfield, KS, and graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Science in Math. In her spare time, she likes to read and spend quality time camping with all of her boys!


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  • Church Secretary

    Jayne Palmer has served as Church Secretary since April, 2000.  She has been married to the love of her life Mike for more than 35 years and has 2 grown children and 5 grandchildren.  Her first love is for the Lord and loves to read Andrew Murray and other old Pastor/Authors.  Her other favorites include spending time with her extended family and working outdoors/making and sitting around bonfires.   


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  • Financial secretary

    Kristi and Curt Swanson have been married since 1996 and have been members of Family Fellowship since 2006. They have two daughters - Bailey, who is married to Adam and lives in Little Rock area, and Brenna who lives in Greenville and works in Dallas. Curt and Kristi enjoy leading their small group at FFG, going to various pro sporting events (especially baseball), and traveling together by car, plane or cruise ship. 


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  • Facilities Manager

    Larry Patterson came to a Friend Day in 1985 at Family Fellowship and received Christ as his Savior. He met Debbie in a Bible study there two years later and they have been married since July of 1988. All three of their girls, Cheyanne, Shelby and Sierra were raised here at FFG. Larry began serving as the Facilities Manager in 2016 after a life long career in framing and construction. Larry enjoys guns, target practice and weekend getaways with Debbie.


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