Ministry Leaders
Pastor
Pastor Roger Jasper has been the pastor of Living Faith since 2010. Married to Jessica, a hospital chaplain, since 2004, they share three children: Paul, Anna, and Junia. He loves to explore new places and spend time with old friends. Graduating with a BA from Georgetown College with a double major in Religion and Philosophy, then an MDiv from Baptist Seminary of Kentucky with an emphasis in pastoral care and counseling, he pursued his PostGradCert from the University of Manchester in Baptistic Histories and Theologies. Currently a research student pursuing a PhD in Theology at the Baptist Theological Study Centre, Amsterdam (formerly of Prague and Rüschlikon), Pastor Roger brings both academic expertise as well as pastoral care experience to Living Faith.
Children’s Ministry Leader
Karen Birdwhistell
Congregational Leadership
As a Baptist congregation, all major decisions with Living Faith are made by the whole congregation gathered together. Routine decisions are delegated to a Coordinating Council and congregations care is entrusted to the Deacons.
Coordinating Council:
Moderator – Joan Clagett
Clerk – Sarah Berkshire
Treasurer – Bill Clagett
Administrative Coordinator – Joe Wimsatt
Outreach and Missions Coordinator –
Spiritual Formation Coordinator –
Deacon Coordinator – Jessica Jasper
Pastor – Roger Jasper
Deacons:
Bethany Thomas
Joan Clagett
David Brandon
Ruth McConnell
Jessica Jasper