Farmington Community Church Staff

Pastor Matthew Finch comes to Farmington from way of Hemlock, New York, where he served as Pastor to both Hemlock and Naples churches. Pastor Matthew strives to deliver sermons and messages that are rooted in scripture and allows for people to apply it to their lives for today. With his wife Anne, who is a Physician Assistant at Thompson Hospital, they have four boys Joshua, Kieran, Gabriel, and Sebastian. Along with serving as a pastor in ministry to the LORD, Pastor Matt helps people with addictions, likes to play golf and is a certified Girls Basketball Official for Section 5. One of Pastor Matt’s favorite scriptures is Amos 4:13 He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals His thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the LORD God Almighty is his name.

Pastor Matt looks forward to meeting and is just a phone call away.

(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 and SPRT Chair as well. He recently retired from his position in the IT field and is excited for the opportunity to contribute further to our church community using his gifts of Administration and Leadership. 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 our Praise band. He leads worship with the band, plans music for our services, leads rehearsals, and manages the band participants. Paul is married to Kim and they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. In addition to music, Paul enjoys playing on the church softball team, jogging, and home improvement projects.

(music@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Joey is responsible for our small groups ministry. She coordinates our Community Groups and Life Transformation Groups, 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. Joey and her husband Jeff live in Palmyra with their five children.

(groups@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Kevin has served as a youth leader at FCC since 2016, and has now stepped into the Directors position. He is currently planning/ running events, meetings, and weekly groups. Kevin has a passion for helping teens learn about Jesus, and making the personal commitment to serving Him.

(youth@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Karen has led our Kid’s Ministry for 12 years. In addition to recruiting, training and supporting teachers in our Christian Ed classes, Karen plans special family events throughout the year and is passionate about making sure kids develop a strong foundation in their faith, have opportunities to serve and make meaningful connections with their church family.

Kim helps our congregation welcome guests well, and assists people in connecting with a place of service in the church which fits their interests and talents. Kim has served part time on staff at the church in various roles since 2008, and enjoys her role as the Teaching Director of Finger Lakes Community Bible Study outside of working at church.

(guests@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Amanda serves as our Nursery Director and has been in this position since 2021.  She has been on the FCC softball team since 2014.

“I am passionate about this role because it allows me to serve God and the youngest members of our congregation.”

She is from West Virginia and moved to New York in 2008. She is happily married to Kevin Smith (who is the Youth Director). Amanda is a stay-at-home mom of three children, Zaylee, Exander and Hazel. She also loves to crochet, garden, cook, and be with family and friends.

(nursery@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)