Church Leadership

Our ministry is led by our Board of Elders who function under the authority of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit.

Meet the Elders

  • Joe Love

    Hi, my name is Joe. I have attended FBCO since 1998 and served as an elder since 2015. I work at Mid-Valley Hospital as a Radiologist. I appreciate the opportunity to serve the Lord as I provide healthcare to the people of my community.

  • Dan J. Shiflett

    Hi, I’m Dan! I’m 7’ 1” so I’m easy to pick out of a crowd. I own my own construction business. I am happily married with 3 great kids. I have attended church here for over 35 years, and joined the elder board in 2023.

  • Dan Shiflett

    My name is Dan. I’ve been a member for over 50 years and an elder for more than 25 years. I love my wife, 4 kids, 9 grandkids, and 3 great grandkids. I am a Vietnam War veteran and a retired construction electrician. I love outdoor activities like fishing and hunting and taking care of my farm critters.

  • Todd Fagerness

    Greetings! My name is Todd. I have been attending FBCO for over 15 years. I have served as a trustee and currently serve as an elder here. I am a public educator for the Omak School District. I have a wonderful wife and 4 amazing children. I spend my spare time fishing, hunting, and working on my hobby farm. Ask me about my bees!

Pastoral Team

  • Alex Love

    Hi, my name is Alex! I have served as the youth pastor since 2016. I love serving the Lord through ministering to the youth in our church and community. In addition to serving as the youth pastor, I also teach science at Omak High School. In my spare time, I enjoy hunting, hiking, and hanging out with my wife, son, and our two dogs.

Meet the Youth Pastor

  • Youth Pastor

    Hello! My name is Alex Love and I have served as the Youth Pastor at FBCO since 2016. I teach science at Omak High School and love serving the Lord through serving the young people in the Okanogan Valley.