"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all [persons.] But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good."
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NASB20)
Eric was born and raised right here in Western New York. He met his beautiful wife, Kelly, in 1997 and they were married shortly thereafter. In 2002, he graduated from Buffalo State College with a B.S. in Elementary Education. From 2006 through 2021, Eric worked as a Correction Officer for the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. He served for approximately 4 years as a bi-vocational Pastor/Elder at Community of Grace Church in Williamsville, before following the call of Jesus Christ into full-time vocational ministry here at Fieldstone Church. Eric and his wife have four loving children, Isabel, George, Henry, and Katherine. The entire family enjoys the outdoors, exploring and enjoying the wonders of God’s creation, whether camping, hiking, kayaking, picnicking, or backpacking. In addition, they love to take road trips! They have travelled up and down the east coast, out to the Mississippi, and even as far as Big Bend National Park in Texas. Eric takes great delight in quality literature, and he enjoys studying and conversating in the fields of theology, philosophy, and sociology. Eric's prayer is that God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ be known and glorified through the life of his family, in local communities, and around the world!
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Worship Leader - John Shipley
John was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. In 1998 he earned his Bachelor of Science in Bible from Baptist Bible College (now Clark's Summit University), which is also where he met his wife Melody, who serves with him in the music ministry at Fieldstone Church. In 2009 they began attending Harris Hill Baptist Church, where, after a few years, John began serving as part of the tech team. In 2019, he began occasionally leading the worship, and in 2020 became the worship leader at the newly planted Fieldstone Church. John and Melody are committed to the vision and mission of the church and to wherever God may use them.
Trustee - Lydia Nwogu
Lydia was born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. She first arrived in the U.S. in March 1969, and she shares 5 children with her late husband. Lydia spent most of her years in New York City where she attended a local church, and served as a Deaconess. In 2016 she moved to Western New York, and started attending Harris Hill Baptist Church. In 2019 the church saw the initial changes for relocating, and she stayed a faithful member who helped replant Fieldstone Church in Clarence Hollow. She hopes to remain a member the rest of her life, serving wherever God calls her in the church.