Leslie, Administrative Assistant
A stay-at-home mom for eighteen years, I had the joy of homeschooling our two kids, who are now both in college. My husband and I love small-scale farming and gardening. We raise chickens for eggs (eighteen chickens). We also have one duck and three small dogs.
In the past I wrote two devotional books. I know what a gift it is to work at Faith Lutheran Church. That my faith can be a central part of my work life is an incredible opportunity that many don't receive. That faith bond and the mission of Jesus Christ are rooted in the staff here, and it helps keep us productive while also having fun.
Gene Gibson, Custodian
Gene began work at Faith in 2010. He retired from Steelcase in 2009 after working there for 24 years. He grew up in Baldwin and now iives in Rockford with his wife, Pam. Gene and Pam have one son who also lives in Rockford. Gene enjoys car shows, where he proudly shows off his 1973 Mustang Mach 1.
Matt Paniwozik, Office Manager
Matt graduated from Kent County CBOT in 2005. He began volunteering at Faith soon after, collating the weekly Casual Service bulletin each Thursday morning. He is a valuable asset to the Faith office staff.
The Praise Band
Matt Kok, Steffan Copenhaver, Ryan Goldner, and Jess Luiz