Carol is an Ordained Minister in the Christian Church(Disciples of Christ). Carol is the Pastor of Assimilation at Legacy Christian Church In Harrison, Ohio. She serves on the Commission of Ministry and the Camp Christian Committee for our region. Carol served as Associate Pastor at FCC-Middletown for 13 years. Carol also served Walnut Hills Christian Church as Co-Pastor.
June 16th, Rev. Dr. Pamela Barnes-Jackson
May 13, 2019 By
Rev. Dr. Pamela Barnes Jackson is a member of First United Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Xenia, Ohio and an Associate Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church of Dayton, Ohio. She has been a pastor for 10 years. Although she was born in Dayton,Ohio, Pastor Jackson is proud to call herself a Kentucky native as her roots go deep into the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Her father, the late William E. Guy hailed from Midway, Ky., mother, the late Lucy Lewis Guy, was born in Flemingsburg, Ky. Her mother-in-law is Wanda M. Anderson from Paris, Ky. and father-in-law, the late Alfred C. Anderson, from Mt. Sterling, Ky.
Pastor Pamela was baptized at the age of 13 by the late Rev. Eli Wilbert of Summit Christian Church. She was reared in a Christian home and participated in many ministries at the church included singing with her family “The Guy Family” who has a legacy of the William and Lucy J. Guy Family Scholarship Fund that has given college scholarships to many high school students over the past 19 years.
She accepted her call to ministry September 2009, her first sermon was on Christmas Sunday December 2009. Dr. Barnes-Jackson received her license on October 13, 2010 and was ordained on April 29, 2011. Rev. Barnes-Jackson and her husband, Rev. Willie Barnes-Jackson are New Church Planters for the Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
Pastor Jackson matriculated through Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio receiving her Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degree’s graduating with Cum Laude honors. She was conferred with a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary on May 20, 2016. She has traveled extensively, God blessed her to live in Izmir, Turkey where she visited the last home of Jesus Mother, Mary in the ancient city of Korressos near the city of Ephesus. While in Ephesus she walked and sat in the Grand Theater/ amphitheater where Paul preached. She also visited the seven original churches. Currently Dr. Barnes-Jackson is the Student Billing Coordinator at United Theological Seminary. She was the HR Employment Manager at Central State University and the CLIMB Coordinator at Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio both universities are HBCU’s. She is married to her pastor, best friend, and mentor, Rev. Dr. Willie Barnes-Jackson and have been married for over 32 years, and have (6) children, and (14) grandchildren.
Above all of this, Pastor Barnes-Jackson believes it is only what you do for Christ that lasts, and when you live your life for Christ, every second counts! She strives daily to walk in spiritual excellence. 1 John 4:16 conveys “Whoever lives in love, lives in God and God in them.” Her favorite scripture is 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind.” To God be the glory for all He has done! Amen!
June 9th, Rev. John Dick
May 13, 2019 By
Reverend John Dick is a retired ordained minister in the American Baptist Church. John is a resident of Middletown. John has served American Baptist Congregations in Midland, MI; Haddonfield, NJ; Wyoming, OH; Middletown, OH and Worcester, MA.
June 2nd, Rev. Dr. J. Thomas Johnson
May 13, 2019 By
Reverend Dr. Johnson is a retired Disciples Minister and Pastor Emeritus of Summit Christian Churchin Trotwood, Ohio. Rev. Johnson currently serves as the Regional Elder for district 8, serving the Christian Church In Ohio in greater Dayton, and Middletown.
May 26th, Rev. Carol Oetzel
May 13, 2019 By
Carol is an Ordained Minister in the Christian Church(Disciples of Christ). Carol is the Pastor of Assimilation at Legacy Christian Church In Harrison, Ohio. She serves on the Commission of Ministry and the Camp Christian Committee for our region. Carol served as Associate Pastor at FCC-Middletown for 13 years. Carol also served Walnut Hills Christian Church as Co-Pastor.
Razor’s Edge Barbershop Chorus Show
March 9, 2019 By
Join us for a great evening of song from the Razor’s Edge Barbershop Chorus. It will be an evening of songs, stories, and jokes. The show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Join the chorus for the Afterglow, and enjoy more songs, and food.
Tickets can be purchased from members of the chorus and at the door.
Tickets can be purchased from members of the chorus and at the door.
October 21st, Cliff Thompson
September 27, 2018 By
Cliff has been a member of FCC for more than 20 years. He has served as Deacon, Elder, Vice-Moderator, Men’s Ministries Chair, Property Committee Chair, and Leader of the A/V Team.
Elder Emeriti
December 10, 2017 By
Elder Emeritus status is given to those Elders who have a proven track record of Leadership and Faith as an Elder in the Congregation.
The Elders nominate a long serving Elder to become an Elder Emeritus, and they retain that status for life!
John Cain*- 1968
Roy A. Cox*- 1998
Russel L. Efker*- 2002
Ward Dennis*- 2004
George Morgan*- 2005
Dorice Perkins- 2007
Patricia Aldridge*- 2007
Helen Morgan- 2009
John Newby*- 2012
Marilyn Strong- 2012
Those names denoted with a “*” indicates that the individual has passed away.
Sermon Series: Called by God
October 18, 2017 By
“God Will Do a New Thing” 1 Samuel 3:1-12 October 15th
“God Will Look at Our Hearts” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 October 22nd
“Called to Build Community” 1 Kings 5:1-5 8:1-13 October 29th
“Live with Passion” 1 Kings 19:1-18 November 5th
