Thank you for taking the time to read a little more about us!
Although we may be able to give you a little insight on this page as to who we are as a ministry, the best way to get to know us is to visit a "live service". We really believe that people will know that they are "home" in a church when they find the right one; that God will speak to you about where you should be, so you can be "sharp enough to stick in the ground and green enough to grow".

As with describing a person, it's not easy to nail us down to one certain attribute, so we'll do the best we can to give you a little glimpse into we are as a church.

FACC is a family church, with a mission to build and strengthen the entire family, from birth to going home to be with Jesus
We believe in developing people to face life's challenges, and to help people be strong believers in a day and age where so much truth is watered down. We do this through our regular services as well as strong children's and youth ministry, men's and women's ministry, and discipleship programs to help believers to mature in their faith and experience victory in life.

We are unashamedly "charismatic in expression"
Labels are unfair to ascribe to anyone, and sometimes even harder to overcome, but the best way to explain it is this: we believe what the Bible says. We believe that God never took anything away from us (speaking of the gifts of the Holy Spirit), except for sickness, sin, poverty and disease. We make room for the move of the Holy Spirit in our services through the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12, and let God be God in our midst. We are passionate in worship, and express ourselves in a way that honors God for who He is, and what He has done for us.

We have a strong desire to fulfill the last words of Jesus, the Great Commission. (Mark 16)
Acts 1:8 tells us "but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." We believe in starting locally, in our own communities, by hosting outreaches in many different forms, such as: Children's neighborhood outreaches, weekly street teams, citywide outreaches, billboard and media ministry, and much more. We also support traveling evangelists as well as missions in Mexico, the Philippines, and elsewhere. We have prison outreaches, as well as reaching into our local Parr jail. We have a hospital chaplaincy program, and a food pantry to help those who need something to eat.

To further understand us and our mission, we
invite you to go read our vision statement here.

Listed below are the volunteers and staff who help make the ministry of FACC possible, and also help make it a great success. I know, as a pastor, that I cannot fulfill the vision that God has given me for our church, city, and world without surrounding myself with people who love God, and who do great works and exploits for His Kingdom. I am truly blessed, I pastor one of the greatest churches in the world, with some of the most amazing leaders! Take a moment to read about my friends, leaders, visionaries and mighty men and women of God!

Pastors David & Frances Oberg

	Joey Bock (& wife Lynette) Associate Pastor Pastor Joey truly has a heart for God, His Word, and His people. This love is reflected in his enthusiasm, integrity and an uncanny sense of humor towards all that he does. Pastor Joey wears more hats (literally also!) around here than anyone. He is Pastor Dave's right hand man, and is, has been involved in, or has developed many of the areas of ministry here. Our cutting edge, state of the art media department and sound system are the fruits of Pastor Joey's technological know how. He truly is a gift to this body.
	Aaron Eby Media Director Aaron is a great blessing to FACC...he handles our TV production on Sunday Mornings, develops and maintains our websites, and is our resident "geek" (that's a compliment). He is a long-timer at FACC, and has always been very faithful and loyal in supporting our vision. No, he won't fix your PC.
	Marilyn Eduave FACC Office Secretary Always full of joy and ready to serve, Marilyn is an inspiration to everyone! Everything she does is with excellence, and she is very easy to work with (not always the greatest attribute of every secretary). Marilyn has done many of our banquets at FACC as well, and they are always first class. We couldn't do what we do without her!
	Jeanie Mitchell Faith Alive Bookstore Jeanie does a tremendous job organizing our bookstore and is a joy to be around...she has a true servant's heart, is a "pray-er", and spends many hours a week volunteering in various areas of ministry. She is truly a blessing, and very diligent in what she does. As you can see, she always smiles and has the joy of the Lord!
	Peter Fall Prison & Jail Ministry Pete has many years of ministry experience, and has a big heart for those that are incarcerated. Our current biggest focus is in the Lovelock, NV Correctional Facility. We are also reaching out to our local Parr Jail, and in Carson City & Silver Springs in the works for future outreach. Pete is also involved in the local Businessmen's Fellowship Chapter, serving as Vice-President.
	Bob "Kempmeister" Kemp Head Sound Technician Bob is our technical wiz...the one who everyone stares at when there is a "squeal", and no one thanks when things are fine (this happens to every sound man, every church, everywhere!). Seriously, he is a very dedicated and loving man who is the "nervous system" of our music team. Bob always has a smile, and has been known to supply the music team with Krispy Kreme donuts!
	Jim Lewis Dean of Students (Faith Alive School of Ministry); Ministry of Helps Leader; Gathering of the Kings Men's Ministry Bro. Jim Lewis has an infectious joy that rubs off on everyone he meets. As Dean of Students, he is in charge of day to day operations of our School of Ministry, and our students well-being. The ministries of our church also run effectively and efficiently with Jim at the helm, and he is a great blessing to our leaders. The men's ministry has been fed both spiritually and physically, because Jim is a world class BBQ'er!
	Jim Klein Evangelism, Accounting Jim is a humble servant who spends time volunteering in many areas of ministry. He has a heart and passion for the lost, and is diligent in making sure they are followed up on. Jim is very organized, and helps our office run smoothly and efficiently. He also does a great job leading and instructing our altar workers on how to effectively minister to those who are newly born again or have come back to the Lord. Bro. Jim always has a great testimony and is a man of faith! (See wife Annette below)
	Bob Beharry Head Usher 9:00 AM Service Bob has been with FACC for over twenty years. There is something to be said about the faithfulness of long-timers! Bob does his job with excellence, and leads his team of ushers with honor and integrity. Bob always has a smile for you, I bet even when he's arresting you (he's a police officer...just kidding Bob). Bob & his wife Susan are pillars of our local church, and are a great blessing to us all!
	Annette Klein Mid-week Children's Ministry Annette is a joy to be around! She has worked with children for many years, teaching Sunday School, Awanas, and everything in between! She started teaching kids as a teenager, and is still doing a great job of it. She has the great ability to lead by example, and is not afraid to sing silly (fun!) songs to kids or adults! (See husband Jim above)
	Rose Rivera Accounting Office Grandma...teacher...Miss Rose! Miss Rose Rivera is another "long-timer" at FACC. She serves our church faithfully in the accounting office and does our books with excellence! Miss Rose is a great woman of faith, and is an example to her peers. Rose lives up to her name...she is a precious flower, and we couldn't do what we do without her. We love you Miss Rose! (Miss Rose also graduated in the FASOM class of 2008)
	Waletta Taylor Sonshine Children's Ministry Waletta is a blessing to our kids! She is a great leader, organizer, and fun to be around. With many years of experience with kids, she is a great asset to our ministry and our kids! Drop into Sonshine Territory sometime and see what fun really is!
	Willie  & Agnes Mariano Missions Director to Asia Willie is an anointed and very talented musician, who plays many different instruments. With many years playing professionally, he definitely mixes anointing with excellence. With our outreach into the Philippines, Willie and Agnes bring not only a love for God & people, but the ability to reach those in their own homeland with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the message of faith. (pictured with wife Agnes)
Click the picture above to see a larger sized image.	Steve & Claire Schauer Hebrews Cafe, Healing School Steve & Claire Schauer are our resident adventures. They both recently conquered the John Muir trail (hiking), and use the same spirit and determination in leading two very important areas of ministry; our Coffee Shop (because of the visitors, not the coffee...although that is important), and Healing School. Come and join us in Healing School to get your faith energized, and to hear what the Word says about healing for today. If you are dealing with any sickness, or know someone who is, this is the place to be! Visit their John Muir Trail Site: www.johnmuirtrail.org  Habakkuk 3:19
	Adam & Christina Robertson Worship Leader; Youth Leaders; Retrofire Adam & Christina are young and energetic, and love Jesus passionately. They both love our youth, and are very excited to lead them into God's best for their life. The youth ministry in any church is definitely the life of it, and they are a big part of the excitement in what God is doing in our youth! Adam leads worship on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and also at our Friday Night Retrofire service. He is a great musician and a very talented singer as well.
	Mike Poindexter Head Usher 10:30 AM Mike is a very humble and a great encourager, who loves the Lord Jesus, and His people. He leads his area of ministry with excellence, and is always on top of making sure our service runs smoothly. His dedication to our local Body here in Reno is marked by being submitted and willing to do whatever it takes to get things done. Along with his lovely wife Pauline, they are a great blessing to our church!