Eric Hawkins

  • How long have you been attending FCC: 25 years
  • Previous terms served as an elder: 2 terms
  • Occupation: Retired from IT
  • How have you served the Lord at FCC besides being an elder: Taught high school group, minister search committee, land search committee, Children’s ministry, and various class leaders at requests of past ministers
  • Favorite Bible verse: Deuteronomy 31.6–Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Mark Kearns

  • How long have you been attending FCC:  over 16 years
  • Previous terms served as an elder:  2 terms
  • Occupation: Retired Manager from the FDIC
  • How have you served the Lord at FCC besides being an elder: Currently lead a men’s D-Group on Tuesday nights, and recently taught in a breakout session with Adam Grant on Wednesday nights. An active member of Life Group and Men’s Ministry activities. Joined on a Mission service trip to Western KY recently and was a sponsor on several trips to Mexico with the teens in the past.
  • Favorite Bible verse: Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Erik Wolle

  • How long have you been attending FCC: 6 years
  • Previous terms served as an elder:  previous term at FCC, and for 10 years at West Side Christian Church in Springfield, IL, before that.
  • Occupation: Technology Engineer
  • How have you served the Lord at FCC besides being an elder: Life group, worship team and serving in the nursery.
  • Favorite Bible verse: Phil 3:13-14 — Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.