Faith Church West Service Times: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Mornings at Faith Church West
Where do I park?
If you're visiting for the first time, just flash your lights when you pull in, and we'll direct you to our visitor parking area. Otherwise, there should be plenty of spots around the building.
What should I wear?
Where whatever you're comfortable wearing in a casual social setting. You'll see everything from shorts and a t-shirt, to suit coats and collared shirts.
When should I arrive?
We recommend that you arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to give yourself plenty of time to check in your children (if you need to), get some coffee, meet some people, and find a seat.
Small Groups at Faith Church West
Small groups are groups of families from our West campus that meet throughout the week.
They exist to promote spiritual growth and meaningful Christian relationships.
Purdue Bible Fellowship
Looking for a place to get plugged in while at college?
Our Purdue Bible Fellowship (PBF) meets every Friday nights at 6:45 p.m. and is an official Purdue University student organization.
International Student Ministry
Every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. we have a 1-on-1 Conversation Partners program. This program gives international students a chance to practice their English and connect with members of our church community.
Steve Viars
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Steve Viars
B.S. - Bible, Baptist Bible College
M.Div. - Grace Theological Seminary
D.Min. - Westminster Theological Seminary
Pastor Steve Viars has served at Faith Church since 1987. He and his wife Kris were married in 1982 and have two married daughters, a son, and three grandchildren. Pastor Viars’ gifted teaching ministry, enthusiasm for the Word of God, and organizational skills are instrumental in equipping Faith Church. He oversees the staff, deacons, and all Faith ministries and serves on the boards of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, Biblical Counseling Coalition, Vision of Hope, and the Faith Community Development Corporation.
Read Steve Viars’ Journey to Faith for the full account of how the Lord led Pastor Viars to Faith Church.
View Pastor Viars' Salvation Testimony Video
Brent Aucoin
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Brent Aucoin
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University
M.S. - Engineering, Purdue University
M.Div. - Central Seminary
Th.M. - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Ph.D. - Baptist Bible Seminary (Clarks Summit, PA)
Pastor Brent Aucoin and his wife, Janet, came on staff in July of 1998. Brent is the President of Faith Bible Seminary, Pastor of Seminary and Soul Care at Faith Church (Lafayette, IN); ACBC certified; instructor and counselor at FBCM; retreat and conference speaker.
View Pastor Aucoin's Salvation Testmony Video
Josh Greiner
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Josh Greiner
BA - Political Science, Purdue University
M.Div. - Faith Bible Seminary
Th.M. - Biblical Counseling, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. - Biblical Counseling, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (in progress)
Josh is married to Shana and has three children: Winston, Cecilia, and Lorelai. Josh oversees the Faith West Campus. He is an ACBC Certified counselor and teaches in Faith’s Biblical Counseling Center. He also serves as the vice-chair of the Board of Directors for Faith Community Development Corporation and the Director of the Faith West Community Center.
Read Josh Greiner's Journey to Faith for the full account of how the Lord led Pastor Greiner to Faith Church.
Aaron Birk
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Aaron Birk
B.S. – Accounting and Management, Purdue University M.Div. – Faith Bible Seminary
Aaron is married to Tirzah and has three children: Zemirah, Boaz, and Keziah. Aaron is the Pastor of Global Missions for Faith Church. He serves as a service Pastor for the 11:00 a.m. worship service at Faith West. Aaron oversees international students, missionaries, and short term missions. He is certified as a biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
We believe that God has gifted each of his children. We want you to be able to use those giftings to further his kingdom. You can do this in one of our children, teen, or small group ministries, or in another capacity.