Fair Park has been my home and family my entire life! A graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe, I worked in banking for 13 years and at the church bi-vocationally before joining the staff full time in 2005. I love serving at Fair Park and can't imagine being anywhere else. I enjoy serving our community through many organizations. I am married to Kayle and we have two beautiful daughters, Grace & Emma.

The Lord saved me at Temple Baptist in Ruston when I was 9! I am thankful that He allows me to “go and make disciples” like Matthew 28:19 says. Through short-term mission work in Mexico, I met my bride, Josie, who came to faith in Christ at Fair Park. During 2021, we served at Hope Church, in Edinburgh, Scotland. We lived in New Orleans for two years to study at NOBTS, and are back in North Louisiana to share Jesus, love the church, and raise Jed, our son due in August 2023. 

For over 20 years I have served on staff at Fair Park and I count it a privilege to serve a church that loves people and teaches the Bible, helping people become fully devoted followers of Christ. A graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe and New Orleans Theological Seminary with a Pre-school and Children’s Ministry certificate, I have had the opportunity to serve our state through the VBS travel team and Child Evangelism Conferences. I love being a part of the West Monroe community and am excited to be a part of what God has in store for our future as we connect our community to Christ.

I have lived in West Monroe my whole life and married my sweetheart, Gracie in November of 2022.  A graduate of West Ouachita High School in 2016, and the University of Louisiana Monroe in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in English, I began teaching at West Monroe High School after college. I have been the assistant girls soccer coach as well. I felt the call to ministry the summer of 2021, but surrendered to the ministry in July 2022. I am blessed to serve at Fair Park!

Jesus changed my life at age 15 when He drew me to Himself after listening to a revival sermon about His love.  Since that time I have served Him in many capacities, including in my 30+ career as a banker.  My wife of multiple decades, Ginger, is my best friend and constant companion.  Together, we raised two sons (Lucas & Graham) here at Fair Park and they have now gone on to start lives of their own.  We are also blessed with a wonderful daughter-in-law Taylor and a grandbaby, Madi.  We look forward to serving God and the families at Fair Park!

Having grown up in the FP Children’s Ministry, I understand the importance of teaching children the way of the Lord and the impact this ministry has on families in our church and community. I am blessed to serve as the Children's Ministry Director for Birth – 4 years old at my home church. A recent graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, I currently teach in the Ouachita Parish School System and also enjoy serving at Fair Park as well as in our community.

I am honored to lead and serve our kindergarten through second-grade children and their families. Working with children is truly my calling, and it is a blessing to have a part in encouraging and equipping them to know, love, and serve the Lord. A graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from LA Tech, I have been an elementary teacher for 11 years. I am married to Gage Otwell, and we are raising two of our greatest blessings, Audrey and Graham.

What an exciting time to serve and show the love of the Lord to boys and girls! I was saved in elementary school, in my living room, with my mom leading me to the Lord. I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood/elementary education and have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. I have been working with children since high school. I love babies, children, and youth and enjoy seeing them grow and begin to serve the Lord with the gifts God has given them. I look forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for our kids!

I have lived in West Monroe for 12 years and been a member of Fair Park for over 14 years. I have worked in the children, youth, and college ministries during that time. I graduated from ULM in 2009 with a B.A. in Arts and Sciences and am currently working on a masters at NOBTS. I have been married to my amazing wife, Lexie, for over 16 years, and we have been blessed with 2 wonderful children, Victoria and William.

It is my joy and pleasure to serve as Fair Park's Music Assistant. In 1979, I received my vocal music degree from Northeast LA University. Shortly after, an opportunity to teach special needs children "fell into my lap" and I enjoyed teaching these young people for 33 years. Now retired, I love spending time in the Canopy Cafe' serving our church family and folks in the community.

It has been my privilege to serve as Ministry Assistant at Fair Park since October 2012. When this position became open, God placed on my heart a desire to serve His church through my administrative and secretarial skills. I retired after 31 years at ULM having been Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Business Administration. Not only is it a joy to work with the pastor and each one of the ministers daily, but it is also a privilege to serve and minister to the church family.

 

In 2017, I joined the Fair Park family and found an outlet to serve the Lord in our AV department. Following graduation from Louisiana Tech, I began working in the field of Computer Information Systems. I am thankful to have an opportunity to use a skill God has given me to support our church and community. I am blessed with my beautiful wife, Kenda, and our sons, Greyson and Asher.