Our Staff
Lance Corter
Lance Corter was hired as our youth minister in June of 2017. His wife, Sarah, was nurse for ten years who has switched to teaching third grade at Washington Elementary and has been a D-group leader and youth sponsor for several years. They have two children... Brody and Emersyn. Lance has a Bachelor's degree in Christian ministry and Psychology from Ozark Christian College and a Master's degree in Social Work from Missouri State University. Lance was previously the Dean of Students at Nichols Elementary and has been a youth sponsor and D-group leader at FCC since 2010. He is known to some as "The Beard" and is famous among students for his "man bun"! Lance loves to hunt, be sarcastic, and has a collection of beard oils and "MANdles." Brian just thinks Lance "looks like Jesus, acts like Judas and throws like Mary."
Kristen Steele
Kristen grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Joplin, Missouri in 1998. She graduated from Ozark Christian College with a Christian Education degree. She has been in youth/children's ministry in Marion, IA, Des Moines, IA and Ozark, MO. Kristen also worked as office manager at Christ's Church of Oronogo for 5 years. She is married to Gary Steele, who works for UPS. They enjoy their new hobby together, raising miniature Dexter cows, whose small size fit nicely with her continual heart for the underdog and under-appreciated.
Kristen is passionate about teaching kids about Christ and working alongside parents to bring their kids to a deeper relationship with Christ. Through upbeat and relevant programming, she seeks to teach kids how to "love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength." (Mark 12:30)
Brandon Foster
Brandon accepted the position of Choir Director (now Creative Arts Director) in January of 2012. Since then, he has also been an important part of the Sunday morning services, helping lead the music. Brandon and his wife, Mika, have two young children, Hudson and Karson. Mika is a Dental Hygenist at a dental office in Miami. During the week, Brandon works for Saint Francis as a Physical Therapist Assistant. He is very gifted and has a great heart for the church!
Brandon Fletcher
Brandon Fletcher is our Associate of Discipleship. After growing up in this church, Brandon went to Oklahoma State University and received his bachelor’s degree. Several years later, he felt the call to ministry and attended Ozark Christian College, receiving a degree in biblical studies. In the fall of 2020, Brandon completed his master’s degree in ministry and leadership from Hope International University (formerly Pacific Christian College). He and his wife, Katie, have two energetic boys, Bronson and Braxton. Brandon has a passion for seeing true discipleship take place in the church and enjoys taking advantage of teachable moments for his boys to learn the importance of God’s Word and loyalty to the OSU Cowboys (Go Pokes!).
Amanda Bryson
The friendly voice you will hear when you call and the first kind face you’ll see when you come in to the church office is Amanda Bryson’s. Amanda began working at FCC at the end of May 2019 after having worked down the street at Washington Elementary for several years. Her husband is Joe Bryson, one of our Deacons and an athletic coach in the area. They are both great servants of our community and church! Amanda makes it her mission to brighten the day of people she comes into contact with, so don’t hesitate to give her a call or come by the church office during the week with any needs you may have or if you’re just needing a listening ear. However, don’t be surprised if, with her background working at Chick-fil-a for 3 years, she responds to your appreciation with “my pleasure”!
Terry Pryor
Our building demands lots of care, and one man responsible for this work is Terry. Terry provides us with valuable repair work and maintenance all over the building. We thank God for his willingness to serve. His job is never ending and often tedious, but he gives to us and the Lord cheerfully.