Farmington Community Church Staff

Farmington Community Church has a dynamic staff who are available to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our staff below.

Pastor: Matthew Finch

Pastor Matthew Finch comes to Farmington from way of Hemlock, New York, where he served as Pastor to both Hemlock and Naples churches. Pastor Matthew strives to deliver sermons and messages that are rooted in scripture and allows for people to apply it to their lives for today. With his wife Anne, who is a Physician Assistant at Thompson Hospital, they have four boys Joshua, Kieran, Gabriel, and Sebastian. Along with serving as a pastor in ministry to the LORD, Pastor Matt helps people with addictions, likes to play golf and is a certified Girls Basketball Official for Section 5. One of Pastor Matt’s favorite scriptures is Amos 4:13 He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals His thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the LORD God Almighty is his name.

Pastor Matt looks forward to meeting and is just a phone call away.

(pastor@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Music Director: Paul Raduns

Paul is responsible for our Praise band. He leads worship with the band, plans music for our services, leads rehearsals, and manages the band participants.

(music@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Small Groups Director: Joey Norsen

Joey is responsible for our small groups ministry. She coordinates our Community Groups and LTG’s, coordinates the leaders, and provides spiritual growth opportunities by providing Adult Sunday School, our Annual Summer Read and other programs to our congregation.

(groups@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Youth Director: Kevin Smith

Kevin has served as a youth leader at FCC for five years, and has now stepped into the Directors position. He is currently planning/ running events, meetings, and weekly groups. Kevin has a passion for helping teens learn about Jesus, and making the personal commitment to serving Him.

(youth@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Children's Director: Karen Boot

Karen has led our Kid’s Ministry for 12 years. In addition to recruiting, training and supporting teachers in our Christian Ed classes, Karen plans special family events throughout the year and is passionate about making sure kids develop a strong foundation in their faith, have opportunities to serve and make meaningful connections with their church family.

(children@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Guest Connector/Serving Coordinator: Kim Raduns

Kim helps our congregation welcome guests well, and assists people in connecting with a place of service in the church which fits their interests and talents.

(guests@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)

Nursery Director: Amanda Smith

(Photo coming soon) Amanda serves as our Nursery Director. She has been in this position for 2 years. Amanda has been going to Farmington Community Church for 9 years. She has been on the FCC softball team since 2014.

“I am passionate about this role because it allows me to serve God and the youngest members of our congregation.”

She is from West Virginia and moved to New York in 2008. She has been married to Kevin Smith (who is the Youth Director) for 11 years. Amanda is a stay at home mom of three children, Zaylee(13), Exander(12) and Hazel(4). She also loves to crochet, garden, cook, and be with family and friends.

(nursery@farmingtoncommunitychurch.org)