First Christian Church, Galesburg, IL
(Disciples of Christ)

 Church staff
Pastor MJ Fitch:  A native of Oklahoma, she has spent much of her life in Texas. She holds a BA in Religion from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and a Master of Divinity from the Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth. She has served as a Minister to Children at South Hills Christian Church in Fort Worth and as a Co-Pastor with her husband Greg at First Christian Church, Sterling, Colorado and First Christian Church, Allen, Texas. Pastor Martha-Jean (MJ) has served First Christian in Galesburg since July 2003.
     She and her husband Greg have three children. In her personal time, Pastor MJ enjoys reading, cross-stitching, playing the piano and cooking.

Pastor Greg Fitch: A native of Nebraska, Pastor Greg has spent much of his life in Colorado. He holds a BA in Religion from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas and a Master of Divinity from the Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth. He has served as an Associate Minister at Rosemont Christian Church in Dallas, Texas and as a Co-Pastor with his wife Martha-Jean at First Christian Church, Sterling, Colorado and First Christian Church, Allen, Texas. He also served for 3 years as the Associate Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Colorado-Wyoming. Pastor Greg has served First Christian in Galesburg since July 2003.
     He and his wife Martha-Jean have three children. In his personal time, Pastor Greg enjoys golfing, fishing, reading, cross-stitching, and cooking.

   Office Manager, Terri Oehlert and her husband William moved from Iowa to Galesburg in 1985. William (Swede) is employed by BNSF. They have a son, Ryan, now in the army, two cats and a dog. Terri has been employed by FCC since September of 1989 and has seen many changes and growth in the church during that time. She loves her job!
Treasurer/Bookkeeper, Lynda White is a member of First Christian Church and has been the Bookkeeper since February 2000. She graduated from Galesburg High School. She is a member of the Church board and Circle 3. She is married with 3 children and one granddaughter.
Organist, William Jewsbury took organ lessons from Knox College Professor Dr. James Waddell for four years. He enlisted in the navy in 1945 and served as organist for the Blue Jackets Choir and church services while stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station 1945-46. While attending the University of Illinois he played for services at Chapel One at Chanute Air Force Base and evening services at University Place Christian Church in Champaign,IL. He has played for the Christian Church at Henry, Illinois; Presbyterian Church in Knoxville,IL and First Baptist Church, Immanuel Methodist Church, Christian Science Church and First Christian Church in Galesburg, IL.

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Custodian, William "Smitty" Smith is  a native of Ohio.  He spent 9 years in the army and an additional 15 years in the National Guard.  His employment for 7 years with Farm King brought him to Galesburg six years ago.  He is married and has two sons and two daughters.  He began working for First Christian Church in Galesburg in April, 2007.