Meet our Staff
Here at Faith we have an outstanding staff that is focused on serving others and helping people in their walk with Jesus Christ. Each one has his or her own unique gifts and abilities, and all with a dedication to excellence and servanthood. Scroll down the page to find out more about our staff members
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Ed Shirrell
Senior Pastor
Ed has ministered at Faith Community Church since 1982. He is a Vietnam War Veteran and a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, and also a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God College in Dallas, Texas with a Bachelors degree in Bible. Ed has a unique gift for giving relevant, thought-provoking messages in a simple, easy to apply manor. His leadership and teaching skills have won him much praise and he is one of the most respected and sought-after ministers in the area.
Ed and Karen have been married for 31 years. Along with supporting Ed's leadership in the church, Karen also serves as our Children's Director. She is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a Masters of Art in Elementary Education. A retired school teacher, Karen's love and compassion for kids of all ages contribute greatly to our children's ministry Promiseland. Click here for more information on our children's ministry. |
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Jon Shirrell
Administrative Pastor
jshirrell@faith-community.org
Jon has ministered at Faith since January of 2002. He is a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri with a Bachelors of Art degree in Pastoral Ministries and is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. Jon also holds an MBA with an emphasis in public administration. Jon oversees all of the ministries that operate within Faith Community Church and ensures that each of our weekend and midweek services are running smoothly and efficiently. Jon also oversees many of the technology resources around the campus.
Jon and Elissa were married in July of 2003. Elissa is a graduate of SIU in Edwardsville, Illinois. She works as a teacher in the Fox School District and assists in various areas around Faith Community. |
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Kris Humphrey
Student Ministries Pastor
kris@faith-community.org
Kris began his ministry at Faith Community in January of 2007. He is a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield Missouri and is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. Kris oversees the student ministries here at Faith.
He and his wife Jessica moved here from Kansas and he is an avid OU fan. Jessica is a nurse with Delmar Gardens and also helps in the youth department.
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