Farmington Community Church Staff

Farmington Community Church – A Global Methodist Congregation

“For behold, He who forms mountains,
And creates the wind,
Who declares to man what his thought is,
And makes the morning darkness,
Who treads the high places of the earth—
The Lord God of hosts is His name.”
Amos 4:13

Pastor Matthew Finch has been faithfully serving in pastoral ministry since 2012, but his calling to shepherd God’s people began long before that. Growing up in a pastor’s home, he witnessed firsthand the beauty and sacrifice of ministry, the power of prayer, and the importance of a life wholly devoted to Christ. Today, that legacy continues as he serves as Senior Pastor of Farmington Community Church, a congregation dedicated to loving God, loving people, and making disciples.

Pastor Matthew is passionate about preaching the Word of God with clarity, depth, and relevance. His sermons are grounded in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, calling people to live transformed lives shaped by God’s truth. He believes that true preaching not only informs the mind but also transforms the heart, equipping believers to walk in grace, gratitude, and holiness.

Known for his approachable and caring spirit, Pastor Matthew considers it an honor to walk alongside individuals and families through every season of life. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the community, you’ll find him genuine, prayerful, and always willing to listen.

Beyond the pulpit, Pastor Matthew is a devoted husband to his wife, Anne, and proud father of four boys…Joshua, Kieran, Gabriel, and Sebastian. Family is central to his life and ministry, and he often draws from the joys and challenges of parenthood to encourage others in their own journeys of faith.

When not preaching or serving, Pastor Matthew enjoys golfing, officiating basketball, and spending time with friends and family. The son of Rev. Daniel Finch, pastor of Wayland United Methodist Church, and Karen Finch, a retired interpreter for the deaf, he carries forward a family heritage of faith, service, and compassion.

Pastor Matthew looks forward to meeting you, sharing life with you, and walking together in faith as we follow the Lord of Hosts…our Creator, Redeemer, and Friend.

(pastor@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Freeman Fessler has served in the office manager role starting in 2024. Freeman and his wife, Anne, were some of the founding members of our church! He has served on almost all the teams in the church, most recently Chair of Nominations. He retired in 2023 as a System Administrator at Kodak Alaris and is excited for the opportunity to contribute further to our church community using his gifts of Administration and Leadership.
Freeman is an avid volleyball coach at Victor (and previously a club coach at VolleyFX) and also plays volleyball around the country with men’s teams from Albany, Rochester, and Buffalo (USAV Open Nationals 2025 in Denver pictured).

Freeman’s office hours during the week can be found here, so please stop by and say hi!

(office@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Paul is responsible for leading the musical aspects of our worship services. He leads worship with the praise band, plans music for our services, leads rehearsals, and manages the band participants. Paul is married to Kim and they have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. He works full time as a systems architect. In addition to music, Paul enjoys playing on the church softball team, working out at the gym, jogging, and doing home improvement projects.

(music@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Joey is responsible for our small groups ministry. She coordinates our Community Groups and Discipleship Bands, and provides spiritual growth opportunities by providing Adult Sunday School, our annual Summer Read and other programs to our congregation. Joey began her ministry at Farmington in 2005 after completing her degree in Educational Ministries at Houghton College, and has held various roles over the years. She has been in her current role since 2021, and is passionate about helping people grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible. Joey and her husband Jeff live in Palmyra with their five children.

(groups@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Kevin has been serving in youth ministry since 2016 and, in 2024, launched the church’s Young Adults program alongside a group of recent graduates. His passion is helping people meet Jesus, love Jesus, and serve Jesus through meaningful relationships and authentic faith.

Kevin brings an energetic and steady presence to ministry, guiding students and young adults as they grow in their walk with Christ. He loves seeing lives transformed through community, service, and spending time with Jesus.

Outside of ministry, Kevin enjoys working with his hands. He owns and operates both a horse care and a property care business. Kevin is married to Amanda Smith, our Children’s Director, and together they have four children. As a family, they enjoy camping and spending time outdoors.

(youth@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Kim helps newcomers and guests to our church learn about and connect with the church by hosting Discover FCC gatherings, providing welcome bags for adults, children and youth, and keeping our print materials up to date. She also assists people in connecting with a place of service in the church, and maintains our Sunday serving schedule of volunteers. Kim has served part time on staff at the church in various roles since 2008, and enjoys teaching the Bible in her role as Teaching Director of the Finger Lakes Community Bible Study (CBS) class outside of working at church. She and Paul have been married since 1988 and have three grown children and 3 grandchildren. Kim enjoys hiking, gardening, and baking yummy desserts!

(guests@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Amanda has served as our Nursery Director since 2021 and stepped into the role of Children’s Director in March 2025. Her heart for children and her love for sharing God’s truth shine through in everything she does. Amanda has also been an active part of church life in many other ways — she’s played on the FCC softball team since 2014, where she also spent a year as coach, serves on the Safety Team, helps with outreach programs, and is the Charter Representative for American Heritage Girls.

Originally from West Virginia, Amanda moved to New York in 2008. She is married to Kevin Smith, our Youth Director, and together they have four wonderful children — MacKenzie, Zaylee, Exander, and Hazel. When she’s not serving in ministry, Amanda enjoys crocheting, gardening, cooking, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

(nursery@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org, children@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

(custodian@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)