Pastor Jeremy Sweatt & Reneé
On Sunday, November 1, 2015 Pastor Sweatt became the third pastor of FABC. Pastor and Reneé were married June 15, 1991 and have two sons. Robert, the oldest, is the Pastor of East Shore Christian Fellowship in Lansing, NY. He is married to Katie and they have two daughters, Lily & Georgia, who are are the delight of Pastor & Reneé. Their second son, Taylor, is married and his wife is also named Katie. They live in SC.
The Sweatt’s came to West Hartford from Canton, GA where they ministered for over 13 years at the church they planted. Pastor and Reneé have a desire to see people grow in their faith and love to spend time with those to whom God allows them to minister. Feel free to contact Pastor Sweatt if you have any questions about FABC.
On Sunday, November 1, 2015 Pastor Sweatt became the third pastor of FABC. Pastor and Reneé were married June 15, 1991 and have two sons. Robert, the oldest, is the Pastor of East Shore Christian Fellowship in Lansing, NY. He is married to Katie and they have two daughters, Lily & Georgia, who are are the delight of Pastor & Reneé. Their second son, Taylor, is married and his wife is also named Katie. They live in SC.
The Sweatt’s came to West Hartford from Canton, GA where they ministered for over 13 years at the church they planted. Pastor and Reneé have a desire to see people grow in their faith and love to spend time with those to whom God allows them to minister. Feel free to contact Pastor Sweatt if you have any questions about FABC.
Pastor Josh & Rebekah Sparkman, Associate Pastor | Music Director & Director of Farmington Avenue Music Academy
Josh and Bekah have a passion for New England and are excited to be a part of what God is doing at FABC. With a bachelor's degree in music education and a master's degree in composition, Josh oversees the music ministry of FABC. Josh is particularly passionate about encouraging congregational singing and structuring rich worship services so that God is glorified and the church is edified. Josh and Bekah were married in 2019 and serve together in several discipleship ministries. They are blessed with two wonderful children.
Josh and Bekah have a passion for New England and are excited to be a part of what God is doing at FABC. With a bachelor's degree in music education and a master's degree in composition, Josh oversees the music ministry of FABC. Josh is particularly passionate about encouraging congregational singing and structuring rich worship services so that God is glorified and the church is edified. Josh and Bekah were married in 2019 and serve together in several discipleship ministries. They are blessed with two wonderful children.
Pastor John & Kristen Vo | Discipleship & Care
Pastor John and Kristen were born and raised in southern California. They were married on December 6, 2008, and have two sons and one daughter: Marcus, Gavin, and Lydia. Pastor John has been in ministry since 2007, earning an M. Div (2010) and a Ph.D in New Testament (2021). Pastor John oversees the discipleship and care ministry of FABC. Both Pastor John and Kristen desire to serve the church and see its members grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about discipleship or would like a visit from Pastor John, please contact him.
Pastor John and Kristen were born and raised in southern California. They were married on December 6, 2008, and have two sons and one daughter: Marcus, Gavin, and Lydia. Pastor John has been in ministry since 2007, earning an M. Div (2010) and a Ph.D in New Testament (2021). Pastor John oversees the discipleship and care ministry of FABC. Both Pastor John and Kristen desire to serve the church and see its members grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about discipleship or would like a visit from Pastor John, please contact him.
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Stephen & Nicole Hoxie | Teen Ministry
The Hoxie's have been serving the West Hartford community since joining FABC after their marriage in 2017. Together they have more than ten years of experience working with teenagers through youth ministries and programs. They enjoy engaging with teenagers through Bible studies, activities, and community service events. They desire to use their experience and faith in Christ to provide a community where teenagers find not only friendships, but also the purpose and direction for their lives that can be found in Christ. |
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Mike & Dot Rizzo, Facilities Manager & Administrative Assistant
Mike and Dot have served at FABC for many years in various capacities. They are known as humble and willing servants. Mike is gifted at recruiting and coordinating members of the church family to do the work of the ministry and maintain the wonderful facilities that God has entrusted to us. Dot is uniquely gifted to be a help to the church family as she coordinates the flow of information regarding the various ministry opportunities and needs. FABC is blessed to have them serving on the leadership team. |
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Mike & Dorothy Terelmes, Minister of Finance
Affectionately known as "Mr T" Mike, and his wife Dorothy, have been members of Farmington Avenue Baptist Church since the early 1960s. He was saved under the preaching ministry of the first FABC pastor and has grown to be a valuable asset to the ministry. Along with being the Minister of Finance, he serves the ministry as a Deacon, as a Sunday school teacher, and as treasurer. |
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