Staff
Pastor Dan holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Phoenix Seminary, a Masters of Divinity Degree from The Vancouver School of Theology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from
Doug has served as Pastor for Christian Education and now as Associate Pastor at Faith since 1992. His primary responsibilities are overseeing various ministries for adults, including community and LIFE groups and providing leadership for our global outreach ministries. He teaches on a regular basis in several different groups and assists with administrative tasks. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Houghton College and he received his MA in Christian Education from Wheaton College. Doug and his wife Michal Ann have two married children, Chad and Rachelle, and four grandchildren. In addition to spending time with his growing family, Doug enjoys playing tennis and traveling with his wife.
Jeff Chariker - Worship Pastor
Jeff is the husband of Samantha for 17 years and dad to Caleb and Seth, 9 year old twins. If you look closely at the picture on the right, you'll see Jeff's third grade picture that was "Photoshopped" into this flattering snapshot. That was the year Jeff apparently lost his neck. Jeff didn't rebel until he was an adult as it was then that he decided to sport long hair and a small rat on his chin. Jeff has been at Faith Bible since 1999 serving as the worship pastor. He comes from a formal music training background and has freelanced as a professional accompanist before getting a "real" job. He plays the french horn and most brass instruments but his true love is for the cowbell! "I gotta fever baby!!" He holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and has been working on his Master's in Theology through Trinity Theological Seminary. He hopes some day to graduate but fears the need to "grow up" when that milestone is reached. Music is his passion and he acknowledges God as the Creator of all good things - yes, even country music! Yee haw! Other than the worship of the sovereign holy God, Jeff doesn't take much seriously.
Allen Bartimioli - Youth Pastor
Because of witness protection, we were unable to post a picture of Allen (if that is his real name). However, we undestand this photo of his great grandfather Pasqually (better known as "Black Bart-imioli") serves as a vague resemblance to our Youth Pastor. Allen and his wife, Ellen have been serving in youth ministry together for more than two decades. They have three children; Anthony is 20, Nick is 16 and a Junior at Centennial High and Hope is 14 and a Sophomore at Centenial. Allen's passion for youth comes from a deep desire to see young people love God, love others and love themselves. Allen has twenty-plus years of youth ministry, including 8 years of vocational youth ministry, 6 years of public and Christian school teaching internships and a Bachelor's degree from Arizona College of the Bible. Allen loves playing sports, fly fishing and gardening. He also cherishes the support of his wife of 22 years, Ellen.
Keith Baker- Interim Director of Children's Ministry
Keith and his wife of over 9 years, Rachelle (previously mentioned above), have been members of Faith since they moved back to the Phoenix area in 2000. His daughter Kate (4) and son Ryan (2) keep his hands full and give him special insight into the children's ministry as he serves both as interim director and permanent parent. Keith graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Point Loma Nazarene University and a master's degree in education from Northern Arizona University. He has five years teaching experience, ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade and has spent the last few years in the business world. His primary role at Faith is to oversee the ministry to all children, birth through sixth grade. He uses a hands-on approach in developing and implementing the programs and has a strong desire to know each child personally. His passion is to see all kids come to know Christ, as he also works as a volunteer leader with Young Life at Deer Valley High. His free time is spent playing with his kids, running, and playing sports and video games with high schoolers, all activities he and his wife enjoy doing together.
Sherie Collins - Secretary
Sherie is one of the "Voices" of Faith Bible Church. She has been a secretary for 16 years, 7 of those years have been at Faith. She holds certificates in Sign language interpreting and Website Design and is going to school full time to get her Bachelor's degree in website design and graphic arts. She has two teenage daughters and a cat. Sherie enjoys making jewelry, painting, taking pictures, and talking to people. Faith Bible Church has been greatly blessed by her care for the members and her dedication to the administrative duties necessary to keep the Pastors working well.
Melody Vanderveen - The Other Secretary
Melody has been a secretary at Faith Bible Church for the past 4 years, working in Children's Ministry, Missions and Outreach. Her enthusiasm for these three areas of ministry is evident as well as the joy it brings her. Melody assists in coordinating a Christmas mission to Mexico each year, sponsors a Sunday School in Uganda (which she has served at in 2006 and 2007), and enjoys her work with urban transformation and underprivileged children.
Friends, Nov 16-22 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. Please use this as an opportunity to pray, donate to a shelter, or just give a dollar to someone in need. http://www.nationalhomeless.org/
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