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Saturday 6 pm, Downtown 7 pm, God's Country* Sunday 9:15 am, Downtown* 10:30 am, Crossfire** ALSO ONLINE

FIRST CHURCH LEADERSHIP

First Church is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will, which we believe is the purpose of Butler First Church: Love God, love people, make disciples of Jesus

David Janz

Senior Pastor

djanz@butlerfumc.com

Hey friends! I am David Janz, Senior Pastor of First Church. I am blessed beyond measure to work and journey with this amazing group of staff and leaders. I am responsible for the "WHY" at the core of everything we do as a church. That includes casting vision, preaching, and giving general leadership and oversight to all of our life together. My wife Betsy and I have two grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. Our new puppy and Mosey the cat allow us to share space with them in a house on Elizabeth Drive here in Butler. I love fishing and gardening and wilderness - places where God reveals His presence in deep ways.

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djanz@butlerfumc.com

Hey friends! I am David Janz, Senior Pastor of First Church. I am blessed beyond measure to work and journey with this amazing group of staff and leaders. I am responsible for the "WHY" at the core of everything we do as a church. That includes casting vision, preaching, and giving general leadership and oversight to all of our life together. My wife Betsy and I have two grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. Our new puppy and Mosey the cat allow us to share space with them in a house on Elizabeth Drive here in Butler. I love fishing and gardening and wilderness - places where God reveals His presence in deep ways.

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Tom Holman

Pastor

tholman@butlerfumc.com

Hi there!  My name is Tom Holman and I have had the privilege of serving First Church as a pastor on Honorable Location (just ask me and I will be glad to explain what that means) since the early eighties. In this role I simply serve the church by following God’s call to assist wherever I can, whenever I can. For this season of my ministry I primarily act as the worship coordinator for the downtown services by ensuring that all the bases are covered for a meaningful and moving worship experience. Christine, my late wife of forty years, and I have lived in Butler since the early to mid-seventies, have two adult children and one grandson. I  “live to serve” in whatever way I am called.  I look forward to serving you.

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tholman@butlerfumc.com

Hi there!  My name is Tom Holman and I have had the privilege of serving First Church as a pastor on Honorable Location (just ask me and I will be glad to explain what that means) since the early eighties. In this role I simply serve the church by following God’s call to assist wherever I can, whenever I can. For this season of my ministry I primarily act as the worship coordinator for the downtown services by ensuring that all the bases are covered for a meaningful and moving worship experience. Christine, my late wife of forty years, and I have lived in Butler since the early to mid-seventies, have two adult children and one grandson. I  “live to serve” in whatever way I am called.  I look forward to serving you.

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Ann Gatty

Executive Director

agatty@butlerfumc.com

Hello everyone. My name is Dr. Ann Gatty. I have been worshipping at First Church since 2003. As leadership and business development specialists, I worked with my late husband, Dr. Eugene Gatty, to help both for-profit and nonprofit businesses grow and thrive. Now I have joined the First Church staff as Executive Director. It is my honor to assist in its management and healthy growth into the future. Gene and I met during our teaching tenure in higher academics. We were married for 21 years. Our two sons and two daughters are grown, married, and providing 5 grandsons—and one granddaughter!  I also share my home with two Great Danes, Blondie, a therapy dog, and her newest companion, Remington.

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agatty@butlerfumc.com

Hello everyone. My name is Dr. Ann Gatty. I have been worshipping at First Church since 2003. As leadership and business development specialists, I worked with my late husband, Dr. Eugene Gatty, to help both for-profit and nonprofit businesses grow and thrive. Now I have joined the First Church staff as Executive Director. It is my honor to assist in its management and healthy growth into the future. Gene and I met during our teaching tenure in higher academics. We were married for 21 years. Our two sons and two daughters are grown, married, and providing 5 grandsons—and one granddaughter!  I also share my home with two Great Danes, Blondie, a therapy dog, and her newest companion, Remington.

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Monica Perry

Business Administrator

mperry@butlerfumc.com

Greetings!  My name is Monica Perry. I just started my 13th year working at First Church. Although my main job is as the Business Administrator, I wear many hats here. My husband, Shan, and I have been married for 36 years. We have two grown children, 2 dogs, and a cat that is 19 years old. My family is always on the go doing house projects, having fun, or just spending time with family. My favorite quote by George Bernard Shaw is “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me; it is a sort of splendid torch.” 

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mperry@butlerfumc.com

Greetings!  My name is Monica Perry. I just started my 13th year working at First Church. Although my main job is as the Business Administrator, I wear many hats here. My husband, Shan, and I have been married for 36 years. We have two grown children, 2 dogs, and a cat that is 19 years old. My family is always on the go doing house projects, having fun, or just spending time with family. My favorite quote by George Bernard Shaw is “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me; it is a sort of splendid torch.” 

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Brenda Monfre

Admin. Asst./Financial Secretary

bmonfre@butlerfumc.com

Hi everyone! My name is Brenda Monfre, and I have worked for First Church for 10 years. Throughout the years my positions here have changed, but being the Administrative Assistant to Pastor David is my main focus at this time. My husband, Tony, and I have been married for 36 years. We have two children and a 7 year-old granddaughter whom I get to spend the day with every Monday. We have two pugs and a grand doggy pug so we have a grumble that we enjoy. Tony and I enjoy walking outdoors, going to parks and seeing all the beauty that God has created.

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bmonfre@butlerfumc.com

Hi everyone! My name is Brenda Monfre, and I have worked for First Church for 10 years. Throughout the years my positions here have changed, but being the Administrative Assistant to Pastor David is my main focus at this time. My husband, Tony, and I have been married for 36 years. We have two children and a 7 year-old granddaughter whom I get to spend the day with every Monday. We have two pugs and a grand doggy pug so we have a grumble that we enjoy. Tony and I enjoy walking outdoors, going to parks and seeing all the beauty that God has created.

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Willie Washington

Director of Student Ministries

wwashington@butlerfumc.com

I am called by God to serve Him faithfully, full of passion, and equipped to lead well. My heart is for Young Adult and Youth ministry. I am here to fulfill the call our God has laid on me and enjoying serving the Butler community! I’m from Omaha, NE, born and raised. Go Big Red! I am a student at Spurgeon Bible College anticipating graduate day! I’ve completed my 2 ½ year residency with Calvary Christian Church in Bellevue, NE, on August 15th, 2022.  I enjoy hanging out with friends and doing team activities. I am a people person and enjoy meeting new people and making new friends! I look forward to seeing what God is going to produce through Youth and Young Adult ministry here in Butler!

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wwashington@butlerfumc.com

I am called by God to serve Him faithfully, full of passion, and equipped to lead well. My heart is for Young Adult and Youth ministry. I am here to fulfill the call our God has laid on me and enjoying serving the Butler community! I’m from Omaha, NE, born and raised. Go Big Red! I am a student at Spurgeon Bible College anticipating graduate day! I’ve completed my 2 ½ year residency with Calvary Christian Church in Bellevue, NE, on August 15th, 2022.  I enjoy hanging out with friends and doing team activities. I am a people person and enjoy meeting new people and making new friends! I look forward to seeing what God is going to produce through Youth and Young Adult ministry here in Butler!

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Dale Croft

Director of Music, Downtown Campus

dcroft@butlerfumc.com

For over fifty years I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity of using my musical gifts in one form or another in churches around Butler County, and equally blessed to have been here at First Church for almost eight years. I was a piano performance major in the Conservatory of Music at Oberlin, and also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Oberlin College. Before joining the staff of First Church, I was employed in the financial services field for just over 20 years.

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dcroft@butlerfumc.com

For over fifty years I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunity of using my musical gifts in one form or another in churches around Butler County, and equally blessed to have been here at First Church for almost eight years. I was a piano performance major in the Conservatory of Music at Oberlin, and also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Oberlin College. Before joining the staff of First Church, I was employed in the financial services field for just over 20 years.

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Von McCommons

God's Country Worship Leader

vmccommons@butlerfumc.com

Howdy! I am Von McCommons, and I have been a staff member of Butler First Church for the past 8 years as Worship leader/Coordinator for our God’s Country service. Little did my wife Lynda and I know, after many years in the music industry, traveling all over the country, writing and recording songs, opening concerts for headliners and seeking to gain fame and fortune, that God had a much different and greater plan for our lives. Besides our family of 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren, we have no greater joy or blessing than leading people into true and honest worship of our Lord Jesus with the most amazing, talented and faithful group of musicians that we could have imagined, We are blessed!

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vmccommons@butlerfumc.com

Howdy! I am Von McCommons, and I have been a staff member of Butler First Church for the past 8 years as Worship leader/Coordinator for our God’s Country service. Little did my wife Lynda and I know, after many years in the music industry, traveling all over the country, writing and recording songs, opening concerts for headliners and seeking to gain fame and fortune, that God had a much different and greater plan for our lives. Besides our family of 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren, we have no greater joy or blessing than leading people into true and honest worship of our Lord Jesus with the most amazing, talented and faithful group of musicians that we could have imagined, We are blessed!

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Alex Evanoff

Director of Community Ministries

aevanoff@butlerfumc.com

Hey everyone, I am Alex Evanoff, Director of Community Ministries for First Church. My wife Sara and I are extremely blessed with our three kids, Luca, Mila, and Levi. Having always lived in Western PA, we enjoy living in this area and being a part of this community. I consider myself a lifelong wrestler, competing and coaching in the sport for over 20 years and currently help coach the varsity team at Butler High School. Some of my favorite things to do include making memories with my family, working out in different ways, playing disc golf, and spending time in the outdoors - especially at Moraine State Park. I firmly believe that we have all been created by God for a great purpose and that our faith is a never-ending journey. Enjoy the ride!

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aevanoff@butlerfumc.com

Hey everyone, I am Alex Evanoff, Director of Community Ministries for First Church. My wife Sara and I are extremely blessed with our three kids, Luca, Mila, and Levi. Having always lived in Western PA, we enjoy living in this area and being a part of this community. I consider myself a lifelong wrestler, competing and coaching in the sport for over 20 years and currently help coach the varsity team at Butler High School. Some of my favorite things to do include making memories with my family, working out in different ways, playing disc golf, and spending time in the outdoors - especially at Moraine State Park. I firmly believe that we have all been created by God for a great purpose and that our faith is a never-ending journey. Enjoy the ride!

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Paula Floyd

Crossfire Worship Leader

pfloyd@butlerfumc.com


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Michele Cambell

Director of Finances

mcampbell@butlerfumc.com

Hi, I am Michele Campbell and have been on staff here at First Church for 3.5 years as the Finance Director. I went to Slippery Rock University and Grove City College and have degrees in English/Communications and Accounting. My husband and I have 2 beautiful daughters - one is leaving for college in August and the other will be a Senior in high school. I am not handling this empty nest thing very well. We live in West Sunbury on a very dusty and very remote road, but we are surrounded by woods and lots of wildlife, and our 2 lab puppies can run around all they want. In my spare time I coach dance and drill with a friend at Moniteau High School, go to every event my girls are in and have become an adult leader with our Fusion Student Ministries. I also love the beach and the hot weather down south and cannot wait to live there someday!!
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mcampbell@butlerfumc.com

Hi, I am Michele Campbell and have been on staff here at First Church for 3.5 years as the Finance Director. I went to Slippery Rock University and Grove City College and have degrees in English/Communications and Accounting. My husband and I have 2 beautiful daughters - one is leaving for college in August and the other will be a Senior in high school. I am not handling this empty nest thing very well. We live in West Sunbury on a very dusty and very remote road, but we are surrounded by woods and lots of wildlife, and our 2 lab puppies can run around all they want. In my spare time I coach dance and drill with a friend at Moniteau High School, go to every event my girls are in and have become an adult leader with our Fusion Student Ministries. I also love the beach and the hot weather down south and cannot wait to live there someday!!
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