Aaron Prelock - Worship Leader for The Gathering

Aaron has been a member of Faith since 1993.  He loves teaching children and wants to instill in the next generation a committment to serving God through obedience to His Word.  Aaron currently attends Faith Bible Seminary and serves as a pastoral intern at Faith.  He enjoys music, motorcyles, and time with his family.  You can contact Aaron at aprelock@fbclafayette.org

Al Heber - Director of Junior Children's Church Department

Al has been a member of Faith since 2001 and began teaching Sixth Grade Children’s Church in 2003.  He enjoys teaching the Scripture to children and helping them to understand its relevance for their lives.  Al has a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Nebraska and has been a professor at Purdue University since 1993.  Al and his wife Gloria have been married for 29 years and have six children and one grandchild. Al enjoys playing basketball with his sons.  You can contact Al at ajheber@ffni.com

John Rieser - Director of Primary Children's Church Department

John has been a member of Faith since 2002 and started serving in the Kids of Faith ministry in 2004.  He really enjoys working with the kids and helping them learn more about Jesus.  John graduated from Purdue University with a bachelors degree in Computer Technology and is an insurance agent for American Family Insurance in Indianapolis.  John and his wife Julie have five children and live south of Lafayette.  As a family, they enjoy the many service opportunities at Faith, friendships in the community, and growing in their faith.  John loves spending time with his family.  You can contact John at JRIESE3@amfam.com

Lana Smith - Director of Kindergarten Department

Lana has been a member of Faith since 1978.  She and her husband Paul began serving in the primary department shortly after becoming members. They also taught Children's Church before moving onto other teaching ministries at Faith.  Lana began teaching Kindergarten Sunday School in 1987. She enjoys teaching the truths from God’s Word and helping young children grasp the Word of God and apply it to their lives.  For Lana, teaching is more than just telling a Bible story.  Teaching involves assisting parents in the discipleship of their children.  Lana has a degree in elementary education from Purdue University and currently teaches English in the Junior High at Faith Christian School.  Lana and her husband Paul have been married for thirty years.  They have two children and two grandchildren.  Besides enjoying every minute of being a grandmother, Lana likes to read and browse antique stores in her spare time.  You can contact Lana at lsmith@fcslafayette.org

Mike Streitmatter - Director of Junior Sunday School Department

Mike has been a member of Faith since 1997 and assumed his current position as Director of the Junior Sunday School Department in 2005.  He has a passion for sharing God's Word with children and encourages them to live by its principles.  Mike has taught 5th Grade Sunday School for 7 years.  He currently serves as a deacon and as a member of the Christian Education committee.  Mike and his wife Cheri have a grain and livestock operation in Jasper County.  They have been blessed with six children and enjoy the opportunity of homeschooling them.  Mike and Cheri are actively involved with 4-H in their community.  You can contact Mike at mlstreit@urhere.net