Ministry Leaders
Joe Sanders
Senior Pastor
About Pastor Joe
Joe, a central Illinois native, discovered his ministry passion while serving in a soup kitchen as a teenager before attending Lincoln Christian University and Seminary, earning a B.A. in Ministry and a Master of Divinity. He studied Advanced Biblical preaching at Talbot Theological Seminary and is now pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Ministry Leadership at Liberty University. An avid outdoorsman, Joe enjoys fishing, hunting, and camping, balanced with interests like football, reading, and movies. Family is paramount; he treasures moments with his wife and three children. Guided by his unwavering faith, Joe is committed to sharing Christ's transformative love and grace, inspiring others on their journey with Christ
Cameron Robertson
Youth Pastor
About Cameron
Cameron, a native of North Central Indiana, earned his bachelor's degree in youth ministry from Anderson University (IN). He has a keen interest in sports, particularly basketball and soccer. Cameron is deeply committed to building relationships and inspiring others to recognize the potential that God sees in them.
Lisa Thomas
Children's Ministry Pastor
& Communications Director
Clint Wilson
Worship Pastor
About Lisa
Lisa is from Western Pennsylvania and attended Geneva College for a BS in Chemistry and a MA in Counseling. She did her training for Children's Ministry through KidMin Academy. Lisa is currently enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary for a MA in Theological Studies and Public Ethics. Her and husband have three children, one boy and two girls, who keep them on their toes. When not at church, she can be found running, hanging out with her family, or helping out with the PTA at her children school. Lisa loves watching seeds being planted in the children's heart and watching grow in their love for Jesus!
About Clint
Clint Wilson has served in ministry for many years, both as a volunteer and in professional roles. Since 2002, he has been actively involved at First Baptist Church (FBC), helping lead the congregation in Christ-centered musical worship.
Clint and his wife, Darla, previously served together in student ministry as Directors of Housing for the Baptist Student Foundation at the University of Illinois, investing in the academic and spiritual lives of hundreds of college students. In addition to his ministry work, Clint completed a distinguished career in research with the Army Corps of Engineers. He holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Engineering from the University of Illinois, as well as a Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Clint now calls Champaign home. He and Darla have three adult sons, all living in Champaign. Clint enjoys following Illinois athletics—especially football and basketball—watching movies with Darla, reading, songwriting, and playing in a band with friends on many Saturdays.
A guiding verse in Clint’s life and ministry is Colossians 3:16:
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
Clint and his wife, Darla, previously served together in student ministry as Directors of Housing for the Baptist Student Foundation at the University of Illinois, investing in the academic and spiritual lives of hundreds of college students. In addition to his ministry work, Clint completed a distinguished career in research with the Army Corps of Engineers. He holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Engineering from the University of Illinois, as well as a Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Clint now calls Champaign home. He and Darla have three adult sons, all living in Champaign. Clint enjoys following Illinois athletics—especially football and basketball—watching movies with Darla, reading, songwriting, and playing in a band with friends on many Saturdays.
A guiding verse in Clint’s life and ministry is Colossians 3:16:
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
Office Team
Jessica Krueger
Ministry Assistant
Sarah Wilson
Financial Administrator
Beth Noble
Front Desk Receptionist
Jun Caba
Maintenance
Traditional Music Team
Sunny Choo
Traditional Service Piano
Preschool Team
Jaymie Shine
Preschool Director
Shawn McCoy
Preschool Teacher
Abby Johnson
Preschool Teacher
Bonnie Zich
Preschool Teacher