JEFF HAYES
LEAD PASTOR
Jeff has been on staff at Faith Temple Church since July 1978. He is married to Rhonda, and has two adult children. In addition to preaching, he goes above and beyond “normal” pastoral duties. Pastor Jeff helped establish the Faith Temple Food Giveaway which feeds thousands of people each week. In his personal time Jeff enjoys kayaking and taking photos. Jeff has multiple degrees from Open Bible College, Drake University and Sioux Falls Seminary.
DR. BEVERLY GIBSON
CHILDREN'S PASTOR
Beverly Gibson has served as the Children’s Director at Faith Temple Church since 2006. She organizes and oversees the Sunday School program for grades K-5 and teaches the Children’s Church class each Sunday. The children also present a Christmas musical under her direction. On Wednesday evenings, Beverly leads the children in “hands on” Bible studies, service projects and social activities. Her primary objective is to bring the children to a greater knowledge and love for Jesus. “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old,
he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
DONNA STRANGE
CHURCH SECRETARY
Donna has been on staff at Faith Temple Church since 1999. She is married to Richard, has three adult children and one granddaughter. Donna makes the office of the church run efficiently and effectively. She warmly answers the phone and is always willing to pray with people through whatever circumstances they are enduring. Donna works tirelessly to make sure everything is in order and that the daily tasks of the church run as smoothly as possible.
CHAD & JEN WEIDENBACHER
YOUTH PASTORS
Chad and Jen have been bi-vocational youth leaders since 2012.
Their family of 9 (plus the dogs and chickens) is always on the move!
They love working together to provide support and encouragement to
the youth group, helping the next generation learn and grow their faith
through Bible teaching and evangelism (sharing our faith with others)!