Gary
Jackson Pastor
In September of 2002, Gary Jackson joined the Pastoral
staff as our first Co-Pastor and since January, 2005, he has served as our
Pastor. Bro. Gary graduated from Tennessee Temple College in 1979.
He also formerly served as a Youth Pastor and Pastor of Temple Baptist
Church in Manchester, TN.
Phil Keller Associate Pastor of Youth & Bus
Bro. Phil Keller adds to our staff the life experience of growing up in a
Christian home as well as growing up here at Friendship Baptist Church.
Phil holds a degree from Cincinnati State and has held a position as a Youth
Leader since 1998. He previously worked as a computer programmer before
becoming a staff member in January of 2006.
Rick
Schrenker Associate Pastor of Education and
Pastoral Care
Mr. Schrenker is a lifelong resident of the Greater Cincinnati area. After
graduation from Colerain High School, he attended Miami University in
Oxford, Ohio, where he majored in foreign languages and earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Secondary Education. He also completed his Master's degree
in educational administration at Miami University. Brother Schrenker’s
primary responsibilities are Church Education including 32 Sunday School
classes, Seniors Ministry, Children’s Church, and Awana. It is the goal of
FBC to help each member “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus
Christ”. Pastoral Care duties include both organizing our visitation and
soul-winning efforts as well as coordinating our hospital and shut in
visitation. The Schrenkers have two married children and two
grandchildren. Mr. Schrenker enjoys reading, Bible study, foreign languages,
and history. Bro Schrenker’s hobbies are fitness walking, pen collecting,
and car detailing. He and his wife Diane joined FBC in the summer of 2005
and are a welcomed addition to our church staff.
Keith
Wells Associate Pastor of Communications
Keith Wells joined Friendship Baptist in March of 1989. He has worked with
our Youth Church, Youth Group, Music Department, and College & Career
Ministry. He is a graduate of Purdue University. In June of 2000,
Bro. Keith became the Minister of Music and Membership. He is responsible
for the Music Department, Outreach, and the College & Career Ministry.
Renee Colwell
- Office Personnel
In January of 2007, Mrs. Renee Colwell joined the church staff as our
full-time Administrative Assistant.
Renee and her husband Ed are faithful members of the church. Renee is
responsible for the church office
administration, record maintenance, bulletin, and prayer list.
Sharon
Jackson - Office Personnel
In
October of 2004, Mrs. Sharon Jackson joined the church staff as a part-time
secretary. Sharon assists Renee Colwell with the church office
administrative duties.