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From the North:
Bring SR 15 southward to Bryan. Drive through town until you pass Fount. At the
next road, turn right onto Fountain Grove Drive (County Road C). Travel 1 mile,
The Well is on the left, across from the Mose A. Isaac field house.
From the South:
Bring SR 15 northward until you cross US 6. Take the first left on to Fountain
Grove Drive (CR C). Travel 1 mile, The Well is on the left, across from the Mose
A. Isaac field house.
From the East:
Bringing US 127 or SR 34, follow it in to Bryan. When you come to Main St, turn
left and follow directions for northbound traffic above. Bringing US 6, turn
north onto SR 15, follow directions for southbound traffic above.
From the West:
Bringing SR 34, at the high street light, go straight down Townline Rd. Cross
Center Street at the next light. Turn left onto Fountain Grove (CR C) The Well
is on the right, across from the Mose A. Isaac field house. Bringing SR 2,
travel toward Bryan. Turn right at the first light once you’ve crossed US 6.
Turn left onto Fountain Grove (CR C) The Well is on the right, across from the
Mose A. Isaac field house. Bringing US 6, turn left on SR 15, follow directions
from southbound above.
Meet our Staff
(All office hours are weekly estimates. They are subject to change from week
to week, depending on visiting schedules and out of office meetings. Hours listed are general hours when it's most likely to find
a staff member at the church.)
Sr. Pastor: Sam Shultz
sjshultz@cityofbryan.net
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sam began serving the BFBC June 26, 2005, having
previously served the Garber Brethren Church in Ashland, OH in various
capacities as an Associate Pastor. Sam brings a passion for helping people
get connected with Jesus Christ in a way that makes sense to them and
helping them find joy while participating in the Lord's work. Preaching from
an educational background, Sam often uses tangible illustration pieces to
help us learn important biblical truths.
Sam grew up in a rural Amish community in Goshen, IN.
He graduated from
Anderson University (B.S.) and Ashland
Theological Seminary (M.Div). Sam was
ordained in 2006 by the Brethren Church. While in Seminary, Sam wrote a book
called Journey: Taking a Step Toward Spiritual Maturity. Though
currently unpublished, it has been studied by several churches across the
country and China. Sam has also written various curriculum for youth and adults.
Sam is married to Nicole, who is in nursing school
completing a degree in nursing. Sam and Nicole have two daughters: Abigail, born
November 2, 2006, and Hannah, born January 17, 2008. Sam enjoys spending
time with his girls, camping, playing drums, playing XBox, softball,
cooking, fishing, gardening, playing with his dog, Chloe, as well as
watching NFL & Notre Dame football on the weekends.
Sam's life verse is
Habakkuk 3:2. Motivation for ministry comes to Sam from the
Great Commission and the
Great Commandments.
Associate Pastor: Nate Lewis
nate@cityofbryan.net
Office Hours: M-Th 7:00am-12:00pm
Nate joined BFBC January 1, 2007. Nate has a background with Christian
camping (Summer's Best Two Weeks), coaching track & football, and working
with troubled teens. Nate brings a passion for worship and helping young
people grow in their relationship with the Lord. From his camp background,
you will often find Nate doing new and exciting things with just about
anybody!
Nate enjoys whitewater rafting, rock climbing & rappelling, watching Mel
Gibson movies, hunting & fishing, snowboarding and camping.
Nate grew up in Juniata County, PA, in the valley of Licking Creek. In
high school, Nate was involved with track, football, and farming. After high
school, Nate attended and graduated from Penn State University.
Nate's life verse is
Colossians 3:23.
A scripture that motivates Nate is
1 Corinthians 9:21-27.
Church Secretary: Jill Stever
firstbrethren@cityofbryan.net
Office hours: Monday-Tuesday
10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
Jill has attended Bryan First Brethren since childhood
and has served as secretary of Bryan First Brethren since December 1992.
She and her husband, Tony, have been married for 30 years and have two sons
and two delightful daughters-in-law: Andrew and Jessica, living in
Columbus, OH, and Daniel and Abbie, who live in Toledo, OH. Jill enjoys
spending time with her family, playing piano and fiddle, listening to music,
sewing, dancing, and reading. She hopes to continue serving as secretary at
FBC for many more years, and looks forward to being a grandmother someday.
Jill began playing piano for the adult choir when she
was in the 6th grade and has continued using her gift of music at
Bryan First Brethren since that time. She currently serves as pianist on
the Worship Team. Over the last several years she has come to realize that
“worship” is so much more than music – it’s your spirit responding to God’s
Spirit, delighting in God, and recognizing and acknowledging Him in
everything!
Two of Jill’s favorite scriptures are: Romans
8:38-39 and
Joshua 1:9
