Chris Goetz was born and raised in Monmouth, Oregon.  Chris spends as much time as possible outside hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, biking, disc golfing and anything outside! Both Chris and Natasha received a degree (Bachelor in Christian Ministry) from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo.  

     Chris' first passion in life is the One and Only God and second is his wonderful wife Natasha (Since Jan 3rd, 2003) followed by his two daughters Hope and MaKenna and son Malakai.  The Goetz family love adventures and road trips.  Beyond family Chris has a passion for people coming to know the Lord Jesus Christ.  Chris is full of energy and he uses it to replicate his passion for the Lord in each of the people God places in his path!

  Chris joined the FCC family March of 2009 as the Youth & Children's Pastor.  He learned many valuable lessons as youth pastor.  On December 6th, 2015 Chris was transitioned into the Lead Pastor role.  

  Life Verse: Luke 9:23

"23 Then he said to them all: 

“If anyone would come after Jesus, 

he must deny himself and take up his cross daily

and follow me."

Brianna (Youth Minister) & Zeke Wilson (Superior Support Agent & Tech Guy)

  Brianna Wilson was adopted and raised in Erie, Kansas. Zeke Wilson was raised in Savonburg, Kansas. Zeke and Brianna love to go on walks, pet dogs, play video games and go swimming. They currently have no children or pets but hope to have both in the future! Brianna was baptized at age 8, but rededicated her life to Jesus at Middle School Camp at Hidden Haven Christian Camp. Brianna grew up going to Hidden Haven and fell in love with Jesus there. Brianna has a passion for planning events in a way that brings people together and closer to God. Zeke was raised in Church until age 12. He rediscovered his faith in 2019 and officially dedicated his life to Christ through baptism in March 2024. Zeke is passionate about biblical archaeology and enjoys engaging in apologetic conversations. Brianna earned a Bachelor’s degree from Ozark Christian College in Psychology and Counseling. She started to get her Master’s in School Counseling, but realized the limitations of professional counseling and wanted to help kids outside of a session. Zeke Wilson is a former truck driver and now pursuing a career in IT. He enjoys working with computers and solving problems. Brianna and Zeke’s number one passion is to show God’s love to others and make them feel valued and seen. They believe that no matter what line of work you are doing there is a place in it for ministry! Zeke and Brianna joined the team in July 2024 and they look forward to making this First Christian Church their home for years to come. Zeke and Bri joined the FCC Ministry team July 28th, 2024.

John 15:12-17

  "This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. This is my command: Love each other."

  Mark Powls was born on April 12, 1961, the youngest of five children, to parents, Bill and Wilma Powls of Garnett, Kansas.  He served in the military, as a public and private school music & P.E. teacher, earned advanced college degrees, owned a constructions company and built a commercial building on the square, and other crazy things. But according to Mark, his most important accomplishment is his marriage with Carmen Hofer and bringing two wonderful daughters into this world, Bethany and April Powls.

  Mark is grateful for the opportunity to work for FCC part-time and serve his church family. He owns MP Vantage Solutions, LLC repairing musical instruments, tuning pianos, teaching instrumental music, and selling music accessories. Mark has a passion for the Lord, his family, and learning about American Founding History and Constitutions.  Mark loves to share what he learns with others so our inherent God-given liberties can be defended by all.

“Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from His mighty power. Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground. So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate, and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”  Ephesians 6:10-17