FOC ELDERS
The eldership team at Fellowship of Christians is just that... a team!
By serving as a team, each elder is able to function in his/her strengths.
Elders are responsible for the area best suited to their gifts and oversees others in similar capacity.
Wayne Drain, FOC Senior Pastor and Elder is married to June, has three children and one grandson. As our Senior Pastor, Wayne oversees the Church staff and elders and is responsible for overall direction of the church. He has been the pastor of FOC since it’s inception in the early ‘70’s during the “Jesus Movement”. He obtained his theological education through Luther Rice Bible Seminary. Wayne has traveled extensively as a worship leader and conference speaker to over 30 countries and most of the United States. He is also a songwriter and artist associated with Kingsway/EMI and Integrity Music.
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Contact: ewdrain@yahoo.com
David Eslick, Associate Pastor and Elder has been on the pastoral team at FOC since 1992, originally leading children’s and youth ministry. He became an elder in 1997, and presently oversees the pastoral and social action ministries for the church. He graduated in 1985 from Arkansas Tech University with a B.A. in Music Education. David’s wife, Jennifer, is a first grade teacher with the Russellville School District. David and Jennifer have four children: Jonathon, Hannah, Benjamin, and Timothy.
Contact: eslickdavid@yahoo.com
Steve Galbo, Elder of FOC- Board of Trustees, is a talented Bible teacher with a passion for God’s Word. He received his theological education at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (B.A., Pastoral Ministry), Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota (M.A.T.S., Theology), and he is currently a PhD candidate at London School of Theology (formerly London Bible College), London, England. Steve became an elder in 1987 and a staff member of the church in 1991. Steve and his wife, Jane have three daughters: Susan, Stephanie, and Stacy.
Contact: sdgalbo@yahoo.com
Dr. Tim Carter, Elder of FOC- Board of Trustees, has been an elder since December of 2001 and a member of FOC for 15 years. Tim oversees our Community Groups, Altar Ministry Team and Spiritual Gift Development. He is currently an associate professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at Arkansas Tech University. He and his wife, Stacy have three sons.
Contact: tcarter@atu.edu
Mark Gotcher, Elder of FOC - Board of Trustees , Treasurer- Finance Team, has been a member of FOC for 15 years and is married to his wife, Laura and has four children: Audrey-Ana, Reed, Corban and Meeghan. As an elder, Mark oversees our finances and ministering to our families. He is currently the Principal of Crawford Elementary and has been a part of the Russellville School District for over 12 years. Mark enjoys music, running marathons with his wife, and playing golf with his kids.
Contact: mgotcher@centurytel.net
Dr. Travis Arterbury, PhD, Elder of FOC - Missions & Evangelism, is married to Mary Ann, has two sons, Brad and Brian, two daughters-in-law, Melissa and Melanie, four grandchildren, Abby, Mason, Emma, and Anna Claire. Travis has participated in and led mission groups in Kenya, Brazil, Russia, Denmark, China, Taiwan, India and Mexico. Travis oversees Evangelism and Missions at FOC. He is retired after twenty years as a Professor at Arkansas Tech University, twelve years as President of Ergonomics-N-Action, an ergonomic consulting firm, and serving three years on a church staff as Minister of Education.
Contact:: tarterbury@suddenlink.net
Lattie McDonough, Elder of FOC and Advisor to Staff, has enjoyed many fruitful years of ministry. The Lord has used him all over the world to prophesy His message. Lattie and his wife Barbara have 3 sons two of which attend FOC. Lattie is greatly honored and respected in our church family as one who provides wise counsel and insight.