DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Matthew 5:3-10 - “Lord, teach us how to think…” Today begins an 8-part look at the Beatitudes, with the focus being on the practical application of each verse. These build on each other, and are inseparably linked as a progression towards becoming more like Christ. more...

Elders

Pastor Bob Froese

Jeremiah 20:9 "...His Word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not." God has placed in Pastor Bob Froese a burning zeal to preach the message of hope - the message of Jesus Christ crucified, buried, risen, present and returning. After an 18-year career as a professional athlete and coach in the National Hockey League, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University, a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. God has blessed Pastor Bob with a unique ability to gather people, orient them toward a goal and guide them in accomplishing that goal – and that goal is to glorify God. Together with his wife Ruth and four sons Rob, David, James & Kurt, they praise God for the privilege of serving Him at Faith Fellowship Church.

It is Pastor Bob’s prayer that through the grace of God, by faith in Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, you too will live by his life verse. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice!

Pastor Steven Seibel

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound."
The call of God to service for Him has been clear to me since my youth. I consider this verse from Isaiah 61:1 to be my mission statement for my daily walk with the Lord and my ministry to the people at FFC, this community, and throughout the world. Through God’s power, strength, wisdom and grace it is my desire to “walk worthy of the vocation” (Ephesians 4:1) that He has called me to.
My wife, Beth, and I are pleased to be back in this part of New York State, our hometown area, following 15 years of local church ministry in Maine. We praise the Lord that in November 2004 we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We acknowledge that it is through Him that we have been blessed with this loving relationship.
It is our prayer that we will be faithful followers of our good and gracious Father and Savior. We eagerly look forward to many years of ministry with the leadership team and church family at FFC.

Elder Rick Williamson

“that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Philippians 3:10
This verse along with verses 8 & 9 would be the prayer of Rick’s heart as he has the privilege to serve as an Elder here at FFC. There may be no greater imitation of Jesus Christ than to biblically lead those to whom God has called. Rick and his wife Tammy, who have been married for 27 years, are Charter Members of FFC. They have had the blessing to witness the faithfulness of God through the physical, and more importantly spiritual, growth of the Body of Christ. It has been a joy for them to serve with others and to see the work of God accomplished within our midst, in the community and into the whole world. Rick currently teaches and oversees the Sunday School Bible Classes and the Van Ministry. He also looks forward to teaching the Bible lessons each year during VBS. Rick is the Chapter Chair of a local Labor Union and is employed as a Field Representative. He and Tammy have three children, who all serve at FFC, Brandon (Ashley), Aaron and Sarah, and one grandson, Jacob.

Elder Jim Woodard

Elder Jim Woodard was born in the Western New York area and has resided here for most of his life. He was one of the founding members of Faith Fellowship Church.

Jim’s educational background includes a BS. degree from the University of Georgia and an MS. degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Areas of ministry, where Jim has served, or is serving, include Missions Committee member, Sunday School teacher, as well as Elder.

Jim, and his wife Carole, have been married for over 51 years. Carole also has a BS degree from Geneseo State College and an MS degree from Canisius College. Carole serves, alongside Jim, on the Missions Committee, as well as having worked in the Sunday School. She currently teaches a ladies Bible study.

This couple has been blessed with 3 sons: Jeffrey (Becky); Steven (Lisa); and Daniel (Julie). They also have 7 grandchildren.

Elder Steve Woodard

Steven grew up in nearby Alden, NY where he resides today. He was raised in a Christian home and is a founding member of FFC. He is a graduate of Liberty University with a B.S. in finance as well as an MBA from the University of Buffalo. He works as a VP and CFO of a local bank. He has served as Treasurer, Deacon and Sunday School teacher at FFC. He is married to Lisa and they have two sons, Parker and Casey.

Ministry Directors

Frank Snyder - Director of Student Ministries

We praise God for bringing Frank to Faith Fellowship Church. He is a gifted expositor of God’s Word, and has been used by God to unify the FFC JV/High School students and adult leaders. Born and raised in NY State, Frank is a graduate of Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, PA where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies, and met his beautiful wife Ashley. Frank is presently studying at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary towards an MAR in Discipleship Ministries. As well as being passionate about teaching students the truths of God’s Word, Frank enjoys all sports, along with weight lifting. In July 2009, Frank and Ashley welcomed their darling baby daughter, Rilyn.

Tyler Weymouth - Director of College & Career and Sports Ministries

Tyler originally served as an intern at FFC, while completing his fourth year at New Brunswick Bible Institute in New Brunswick, Canada. After earning an Advanced Biblical Ministries diploma, he served on the staff of The Academy of Arts in Greenville, South Carolina until returning to Faith Fellowship Church where he oversees College and Career and Sports ministries. Tyler is currently studying towards his MAR in Christian Leadership at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. His quick wit, energizing personality, and ability to articulate God’s Word have been a greatly appreciated addition by not only FFC’s College and career ministry, but also the entire church body.