Meet the team

Senior Minister | dusty@fccdc.com

Dusty and his family come to us from central Illinois and have called Dodge City home since 2017. He and his wife, Monica have 4 children (all daughters) and are very active in the community, and are passionate about making much of Jesus.

Dusty is passionate about preaching/teaching, leading, and seeing people experience the love of Jesus in Dodge City and throughout the entire world. Before Dodge City, Dusty served as the NextGen Pastor in Jacksonville, IL.

He has earned a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University, a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership from UIS, and a Master’s Degree in Bible and Theology from Lincoln Christian University.

He enjoys St. Louis sports, running, reading, and writing. He has completed a marathon and several ½ marathons.

Fun fact: Dusty had 2 classes with Tony Romo while in college.

Missions and Outreach Minister | brian@fccdc.com

Brian comes to FCCDC from Illinois, but now calls Dodge City home! Whether it's building homes in Mexico, working alongside missionaries in Africa, or serving in the local community, Brian loves seeing the Church doing what it was made to do - making an impact for Jesus in the world around it.

Before coming to Dodge, Brian spent the last 15 years in full-time ministry working with youth, leading worship, and developing discipleship programs. Brian earned a Masters of Divinity from Lincoln Christian University. Brian and his wife, Hannah, stay busy with their three boys - Kendall, Nathan, and Andrew. In his free time Brian enjoys woodworking, golf, hunting, fishing, and watching the Chicago White Sox.

Fun fact – Brian is restoring a 1965 Chevy C10 pick-up truck named “Clementine.” He can’t wait to get it running and begin cruising around Dodge City!

Worship Minister | susanr@fccdc.com

Hello! My name is Susan Ridgway. I am the worship minister here at FCC. I am originally from Liberal, Ks but have lived in Dodge City 20+ years. I attended Kansas State University earning my Bachelors in Music Education. I taught vocal and instrumental music for seven years before making the move to work in the church full-time.

I have four children, one amazing daughter-in-law, one amazing son-in law and two super amazing grandsons. We also have horses, dogs, and a cat in our busy home.

My hobbies include anything to do with music. I also love to run…slowly. If you have any questions about worship ministry you can contact me at susanr@fccdc.com.

Discipleship Minister | tamie@fccdc.com

Tamie is a graduate of Dodge City High School, obtained her Bachelors Degree in Physical Education (K-12) from Kansas State University and obtained a Masters Degree from Fort Hays State University in Educational Administration. She has been a: Physical Education Teacher at Central Elementary, Principal at Linn Elementary and Activities Director at Dodge City High School.

Her parents moved to Dodge City from Manhattan when she was one year old and her family made First Christian Church their church home. She has been involved in various church activities over the years.

Greg and Tamie have two married children and Seven grandkids that all live in the area. They love to attend Kansas State Football games, travel, camp, hike and spend time with family and friends.

Ministry Specialist | sierra@fccdc.com

Hello! I am Sierra and I am the Ministry Specialist here at FCC. I am from Ashland, KS but call Cimarron home now. My husband is Jerald and together we have 4 children; Briley, Easton, Barrett & Ember.

I graduated from Ashland High School and then Nursing School at NCK Tech-Beloit where I obtained my LPN certificate. I worked as a nurse for nearly 11 years. My passion has always been to serve others and I am excited to serve in a new capacity now with FCC.

When not working, I enjoy tagging along with my husband while he works, baking and decorating cookies for my small business, watching my children in their activities, traveling, camping, golfing, crocheting, riding horses and spending time with friends and family.

Children's Minister |

grace@fccdc.com

fcckids@fccdc.com

Grace is originally from Cimarron, KS and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Secondary English Education. Before coming to FCCDC, Grace taught English at DCMS and DCHS. She is married to Coby Janzen and they have a son named Peter who was born in May of 2024. They also have one dog named Bella. Grace enjoys reading, golfing, knitting, and baking.

Fun fact: Her great uncle started Braum’s

Youth Minister | parker@fccdc.com

Howdy! I’m Parker and I am the Student Minister here at FCC. I come from Hastings, Nebraska but Dodge City is my newfound home!
I graduated from North Central University with a degree in Church Leadership. Guiding students to the deliverance Jesus provides has been my life callng for years and I am now so blessed to do it full-time!
In my free-time I love to read and watch all my sports teams (in spite of their latest track records in terms of winning).
Fun Fact: I own a vast rubber duck collection even though I don’t own a Jeep.
GO BIG RED!