Pastor Luke Love

Pastor of Preaching and Vision

Pastor Luke Love had the blessing of being born into a pastor’s family. This family background gave him the opportunity to hear the gospel early and often in his life. It was at the age of five that Pastor Love realized that he was a sinner and needed a Savior. Growing up in a pastor’s home also gave him the blessing of seeing the ministry up close as his dad pastored churches in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

Pastor Luke recently finished his Doctorate of Ministry in expository preaching from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Luke’s passion for preaching is that it should engage the believer with God’s Word and call them to a greater love for God. He also has a passion for the church as the body of Christ, which illustrates the power of the gospel to the community.

Pastor Love enjoys reading, occasionally running, following anything related to the Michigan Wolverines, and most of all spending time with his wife, Marsha, and their children, Alyssa, Logan, Levi, and Lincoln.


Pastor Doug Ferrell

Lay Pastor

Doug is passionate about serving the people of First in any way that he can. His burden for discipleship and loving people is evident as he leads a quarterly book fellowship at his home, men’s small groups, and seeks out individuals in the church body to encourage. Doug’s wife, Marci, faithfully supports him in every aspect of his ministry work. She has also hosted her own podcast called Thankful Homemaker for many years. Together, they cherish time with their two children and three grandchildren. The Ferrell​’s commitment to nurturing relationships within their church community reflects their deep love for family and ministry.


Job Opening

Pastor of Discipleship

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Chris Bergstresser

Ministry Assistant

Chris was born in St. Paul, MN and grew up in Huntsville, AL. Shortly after high school, Chris enlisted in the US Air Force where he served two tours in the Middle East. Chris moved to Wisconsin in 2008 for school where he met his wife Mary. They have been married for 13 years and have been blessed to be the parents of 4 children – Ethan, Connor, Hunter, and Cassidy. Chris has a passion for people, especially a burden for teens and young adults who are entering critical stages of life. He is currently finishing a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Business and Bible as he continues pursuing his desire for future pastoral ministry.


Tim Stepanski

Chairman & Deacon of Ordinances


Ruben Ravatsås

Deacon of Finances


James Vickery

Deacon of Benevolence & Membership


Brian Nantz

Deacon of Gospel Partner Care


Bill Lentz

Deacon of Technology


Chris Bergstresser

Deacon of Grounds


Larry Carlsen

Deacon of Building


Jim Swartzendruber

Financial Secretary


David Brown

Treasurer


Mary Bergstresser

Administrative Assistant & Clerk


Toni Farrell

Church Accountant & Bookkeeper


Jay Leasum

Custodian