Our Team

Pastors & Staff

Steven Roper

Lead Pastor

Pastor Steve has served at Faith Since August 2010. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Sheila. They have 2 boys and 1 daughter-in-law. Caleb is married to Chelsea. Joshua just graduated high school in June 2024.

Pastor Steve graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in communications. He went to Ashland Theological Seminary where he earned a Masters of Divinity degree and a Doctor of ministry degree.

He enjoys spending time with his family and is a die-hard OSU fan. He enjoys sports, reading, and watching crime dramas on TV.
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Stephen Kriner

Associate Pastor 

Stephen has served as Pastor of the student ministries here at Faith since October of 2018. He has since grown his role here at Faith by taking on other pastoral responsibilities and duties: preaching, visitations, and pastoral care, along with Faith's online presence. He still continues having a strong passion for shepherding youth while diving into other areas of pastoral ministry that God has laid on his heart.

Stephen is married to his lovely wife Beth and they have two wonderful dogs, Oakley and Buddy. Stephen enjoys spending time with His family and friends by enjoying the outdoors, playing soccer, growing in disc golf, and is always up for a good time. He really enjoys ministering to the youth and the people here at Faith.
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Joe Marden

Associate Pastor

 Joe has served as the Pastor to young adult and our outreach ministries since October 2018 and has since grown his role by taking on other pastoral responsibilities and duties: small group coordinator, preaching, visitations, and pastoral care. Joe's passion is outreach.  Joe loves going out into the community and meeting new people.  He has a heart for those who are struggling with life, either though hardships or addictions.  

Joe has been married to his wife Michelle since 2001.  They have 2 kids, Jillian and Cooper. Joe enjoys reading comic books and playing video games.  When he is with family,  they love watching movies and playing games together.      
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Kim Hettinger

Director of Children Ministries 

Kim believes God has given her a love of children! She was a preschool teacher for 10 years. She has also taught VBS and Sunday school. Since 2016 she has been extremely blessed to serve kids and families as the Director of Faith Kids Care. She has been the Director of Faith Kids Ministries since January of 2022. She is excited for the future of our Kids ministry here at Faith and hope to make it a place where kids can grow in their love of Jesus in a fun and engaging way.

Kim's has been married to her husband Dan for more than 30 years. They are blessed with two amazing sons, Josh and Nick, and two daughter-in-laws. They have been gifted with two grandbabies, with the hopes of many more! Kim really enjoys exploring new places, SHOPPING, and reading, but most of all she treasure time with my family and grandchildren.
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Paul Bell

Worship Leader

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Lisa Shirey

Director of Faith Baptist Preschool Academy 

Lisa is a wife, mother to three amazing children, and a “Lovey” to her grandson. She was born in California, raised in Ohio, and has lived in Indiana since 1999. Lisa has always loved children and felt called to education. Faith has been her church home since 1996. In September 2008, Lisa began teaching at Faith Baptist Preschool Academy and has taught at every age level. In January 2022, she became the fifth director in the 50 years of FBPA. She feels honored and blessed to serve Christ's Kingdom in this way. 
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Beth Kriner 

Administrative Assistant

Beth began her employment at Faith Baptist as the Administrative Assistant in May 2021. Primarily responsible for all of the bookkeeping, she also handles A/R, A/P, and payroll.


Beth is married to her extraordinary husband, SteveO. No kids yet, but they have two amazing dogs, Oakley (a mixed breed rescue) and Buddy (Golden Retriever) who might be just a little bit spoiled. Beth enjoys spending time with friends and family, and especially being outdoors! Her favorite hobbies include acting, hiking, swimming, skiing, running, traveling, playing soccer, aerial acrobats, shopping, or binge-watching a good show while cuddling Oakley (or Steve, if Oakley isn't available.) :P
Beth's favorite verse mantra is 1 Cor. 16:13-14 "Watch. Stand firm in the faith. Be brave. Be strong. Let everything you do be done in love.

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Deb Wight

Church Secretary

Deb has served as the Church Secretary for many years. She handles publications and information. She puts her unique touch for making everything pretty.

Deb has two daughters, Sharon and Laura, three granddogs and three grandkitties. Deb's best buddies are my cats, Willow and Rory. Deb enjoys creative cooking and creating coffee combos, online word puzzles, and Google searches.
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