Staff

	Ty Cross, Lead Pastor Ty has been in ministry since 1982 first as a youth pastor in Daytona Beach, Fl until now serving as lead pastor of Fellowship Bible Church. Ty completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies in 1981 from Abilene Christian University and his Master’s Degree from Drake University in 1992. Ty served as the Young Adult Pastor at Olathe Bible Church beginning in 1996 as well as helping to oversee the Missions Ministry from 2001-2003. He has been the lead pastor at FBC since its start in September of 2003. Ty has been married to his wife, Lisa, since May 23, 1981 and they have two wonderful children, Matthew and Rebecca. His hobbies include golf, running, golf, reading and more golf!
	Dennis Hickey, Discipleship Pastor Dennis came to Fellowship Bible after 20 years on the mission field in France with World Team where he and his wife helped start and turn over to French leadership an evangelical multi-cultural church in the suburbs of Paris. He has a Bachelors Degree from Kansas State University in Landscape Architecture and a Masters of Divinity Degree from Columbia Biblical Seminary. He has been involved with helping people find their purpose in Christ and growing in their Christian faith for 30 years while working with The Navigators, International Students, Prison Fellowship, and World Team. His primary emphasis at FBC is Life Groups and Leadership Development. He and his wife Carol have three children; Adam, Katherine, and Becca. Dennis enjoys exercising, art, history, biographies, college football, and the first three ages of Middle Earth.
	Pat Miller, Children’s Minister Pat is married to Sandy and they have 5 grown married children with 6 grandchildren. He enjoys camping, canoeing and flower gardening with Sandy. Pat has been serving children and families for the past 30 plus years through Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Children’s Ministry. He said, “I’m excited seeing what God is doing at Fellowship Bible Church with the families and children that attend, I’ve been looking forward to seeing what we can do for the Gardner and surrounding communities, and I’m very thankful that I can be a part of it!”
	Lisa Cross, Ministry Assistant Lisa is married to Ty, and Mom to Matthew and Rebecca. She has been a part of the OBC/FBC family for 10 years, and has enjoyed being part of the staff since December of 2006. Lisa graduated from Abilene Christian University, with a degree in Computer Science and brings over 20 years of work experience to FBC. She enjoys traveling the world with Ty, and spending lots of time with her family. Interests include: Running, reading, snowboarding and anything involving a golf club and mexican food.
	Suzi Costlow, Preschool Director Suzi is happily married to Randy and they are blessed with 3 young children (2 sons and a daughter). She became part of OBC/FBC in February 2002. She is a homeschooling mom who enjoys gardening and crafts in her spare time. She is excited to be a part of the spiritual growth of the young children at Fellowship Bible Church. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." -Matthew 19:14.
	Damon Duehring, Youth Minister Damon has worked in youth and children's ministry since he was saved in 1989, and became a full-time youth pastor after graduating from Calvary Bible College in 1996. God has led him through a few transitions in his life since that time, and he currently works full- time as the network administrator of a large Christian-based medical practice. Besides working with the youth at Fellowship Bible Church, Damon is a writer for the GotQuestions.org website. He writes articles and answers questions that people have about faith, religion, and life. Damon and his wife June have five children, whom they homeschool. Damon has no free time, but he does enjoy fly-fishing, mountain biking, cycling, soccer, and reading.