Pastor Sarah has served at First Assembly Church since June of 2005. She is a native of St. Charles and returned to the area after completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bible and Pastoral Ministries at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. She was married to David Clark in January of 2008, welcomed daughter Mackenzie in 2012, and Alexis in 2016. Pastor Sarah has worked with College Ministries at Drury University and Missouri State University, and also held the position of Recreational Evangelism Minister for Grace Church plant in Rogersville, Missouri. Her passion is for meeting people where they are and bringing them to a place of understanding their need for Christ. She is excited to carry this out as the Adult Ministries Pastor at St. Charles! She oversees the smooth operations of our Life Groups, community outreaches, and oversee the day-to-day operations in the church office. Sarah loves to experience new foods, read fiction, work on a new project, or take a trek in the woods when she has a little extra time. Email Pastor Sarah.

Pastor Steve and his wife, Tara joined the staff at First Assembly Church in July of 2019 from Lewisville, Texas. They both share the call of God upon their lives to minister together to serve not only the people of First Assembly, but also, the surrounding community. They have been married since September of 2010 and are blessed to be the parents of their two children, Liam and Valentina.

Steve is a passionate communicator that specializes in leadership development, teaching God's Word and creating systems to improve overall church functions and growth. He has over 13 years of ministry experience in mega-church platforms where he served in multiple leadership capacities. Under his leadership; he inspires people to cultivate a passion for God's House while leading ministry departments with order and structure to ensure that all guests feel at home at church.

Steve is known for his patriotism as an American, his immense love for his family, his personal disciplines and is a peoples person. He enjoys the outdoors, being a father, reading, traveling, and teaching together with his wife. His constant leadership/teaching points are about walking in Christ's wholeness, health and freedom.

He is a current student at Global University where he plans to graduate as an Ordained Minister. Email Pastor Steve.

Angie and her husband, Todd, live in O’Fallon with their four children, Dalton, Ryan, Mallory, and Josie. They have been attending First Assembly Church since their move to this area in August of 2003. After completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Administration at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, Angie served in the government/non-profit sector for 10 years. Following this position, she joined the staff at St. Charles First Assembly in July of 2004 and manages the financial aspects of the church with excellence! Email Angie.

Pastor Rob and Shelly joined the staff at First Assembly Church in August 2011. They have been married since June of 2002 and are the proud parents of three children, Aleaha, Gabriel, and Eden. Pastor Rob and Shelly graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. Pastor Rob has his Bachelor of Arts in Childrens’ Ministry and Bible. Shelly has her Associates of Arts in Childrens’ Ministry and Bible. Pastor Rob and Shelly are excited about the future of Childrens’ Ministry at St. Charles First Assembly. Their desire is to lift up the mission of this church, to win, equip, and empower people for Jesus Christ. Pastor Rob believes his purpose is to partner with parents to train their child’s mind, body, and soul to live for God their whole life. Email Pastor Rob.

Lynette has 14 years of experience in kid’s ministry, a majority of which has been in early childhood and early elementary teaching and leadership. Lynette’s passion is creating an environment where children can discover Jesus’ love and God’s Word during their first years. She is dedicated to supporting families as they introduce their little ones to faith in Jesus Christ. One of her favorite things is experiencing life through a child’s eyes. 

Lynette and her family have attended FAC since 2011 and are active in many ministries.   Email Lynette.

Patrick joined the staff at First Assembly Church as the Student Ministry Pastor in the spring of 2019 after serving as a Youth Pastor in South St. Louis County for the last 4 years. As a Students Pastor, his ministry is defined by seeing students grades 6-12 come to know their identity in Christ through the Gospel, helping them discover the purpose God has created them for, and to help them discover the encouragement and empowerment available to them to fulfill that purpose through the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Patrick believes that young people have a significant role to play in the Church and that this generation is tremendously blessed and gifted to carry out the commission of Christ in their homes, schools, and communities in person and online.  

Patrick has been married to his wife Ashley for over 10 years, and they have 3 children; Nathan, Cody, and Chloe. He recently completed serving a 12 year enlistment in the US Air Force as a technical expert in Information Technology. Patrick enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and watching Star Wars. 

You can Email Pastor Patrick on follow/contact him on Instagram @FirstStudentsFAC.

Dishawn was born in St. Louis, MO. raised in Cincinnati and is now residing in Saint Peters, MO. Many musicians have a specific memory of a moment or person who inspired them in music. Dishawn says, “I just happened to discover at a very young age that I had a sincere passion and heart for music.” Essentially, he was born with this love and talent. Dishawn is excited about the future of the music ministry at First Assembly Church. He has a servants heart, and he has a true sincere passion for ministry. His intent is to follow the church's vision and cultivate a distinct and unique worship experience. Email Pastor Dishawn.

Chris and Pastor Miranda Bell joined the staff of First Assembly Church in January 2020.  They serve as the band and vocal team leads for First Worship. Chris is the Executive Chef at BJC-St. Peters by trade and has over 15 years of experience in culinary arts.  He holds his Associate of Arts in Patisserie from the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of Chicago.  Chris is known for his big voice, his big heart, and his big laugh. Pastor Miranda is a servant leader and a student of people.  She has nearly 20 years of experience in serving marginalized populations and worked as the Executive Director of The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home.  Miranda is a commissioned minister, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Governors State University and a Master of Education degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis.  She has a goal of completing her ministerial studies through Global University and becoming ordained.

Chris and Miranda are skilled musicians who have served in various roles in vocational and lay ministry for nearly 15 years.  They both share the call of God on their lives and are passionate about serving God’s people and building the local church.  Chris and Miranda were born and raised in the Chicago area and have lived in St. Charles County since 2014.  They have been married since March 2009. Together, they have three amazing sons and one quirky dog named Mozart. Email Pastor Miranda.

Katie Fortuna joined the staff of First Assembly Church in 2019. She serves as the director of Celebrate Recovery and oversees all other recovery ministries of First Assembly Church. She is currently enrolled in Global University and is also a successful Real Estate Agent. She has been married over 20 years to her husband Doug who is an avid outdoorsman. they have been blessed with two daughters, Faith and Grace. Katie loves teaching people who they are in Christ and how to live in freedom through Jesus. She is passionate about helping those who struggle with hurts, hang ups and habits. Email Pastor Katie.

Pastor Robert Poe has been attending First Assembly for over 3 years and was brought on staff after completing his ministerial certification through Global University/Berean Bible College. During his time with the church, he has served in various ministries, including the creative arts, early childhood development, baptisms and new membership orientation. His passion is for the people - helping them find a home at First Assembly and to feel warm and welcome from the moment they arrive. As Facilities Manager, Robert oversees building needs for services, programs and events. He also is actively involved with the creative elements needed within the church. He and his wife Shelly have three children, Darren, Audra and Sierra, as well as three grandbabies, Romeo, Chevelle and Huxley. Email Pastor Robert.