All Staff Members

Pastor David Bowen

Lead Pastor

(217) 283-9330

I, Pastor David Bowen, started as Lead Pastor at Hoopeston First Church of God in June of 2018. I graduated from Anderson University in 1995, and from Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, in 2001. I have served in pastoral ministry since 1995, the first seven years as an associate pastor, then as a senior… Read More »

Pastor Carlos Sanchez

Youth and Connections Pastor

(217) 283-9330

I am the Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor at FCOG. I love working with kids and teaching my youth about the love of God. I have been blessed with a wonderful wife and 4 amazing kids. My start in ministry happened about 15 years ago when I helped my dad plant a church in the… Read More »

Dan First

Worship Pastor

Pastor Dan has been serving at the church since 2010. He has a heart for leading people to worship and connect with God on a deeper level.