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Staff

 

Dave Thompson, Pastor

Funny, relational, caring, energetic, youthful, and unicycalist are a few words that have been used to describe Pastor Dave. He enjoys sharing about his faith and the incredible life-changing relationship what we have in Jesus Christ.
He and his wife Vicki, after raising their three kids the past 28 years, have finally reached the empty nest stage in life. He still has a great love for children and youth and is very involved in our church's Awana Kids Club and weekly youth group gatherings.
Dave joined our church staff in September 2010. Prior to moving to Billings, he served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, for 14 years.
He was raised in Alaska, Washington, and California. He attended Montana State University in Bozeman, receiving a degree in Business Management in 1991. He and his wife, Vicki, were married in 1992. 
Dave graduated from the University of Dubuque (Iowa) Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity Degree in 1996. He and Vicki have three grown children: Sara, John, and Erin. Vicki is employed by the Billings School District as a 6th grade math teacher at Castle Rock Middle School.
He enjoys participating in sports, playing the guitar, working with youth, fishing, water skiing/wake boarding, spending time with his family, and reading.
Dave serves as coordinator of the police chaplain program for the Billings Police Department and serves on a board with Habitat for Humanity. Dave’s e-mail address is pastordave@fpcbillings.org and can also be found on Facebook. 
 
Jeanne Raney 
Office Manager
Jeanne serves as our office manager and bookkeeper and works Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.  She joined our staff in November 2010. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her position having worked as a Director of Support Staff, Office Manager and bookkeeper in previous positions, in non-profit and for-profit businesses. 
 Jeanne and her husband have two children and two grandchildren. She has a great passion for photography, her dogs, and traveling. She can be reached at the church office at 406-252-3434 or at by e-mail at mainoffice@fpcbillings.org.
Sandi Rabas 
Coordinator of Music
Sandi joined our church staff in August 2014 and provides music on Sunday mornings during worship and provides accomplaniment to or church's choir. Having played for more than 50 years, Sandi is an incredbly talented musician, accomplished on both the piano and organ. She is gifted in a wide range of musical genre-- from classical to comtemporary. Sandi has accompanied the Billings Symphany, the Billings Symphany Chorale, Rocky Mountain College choir, and a number of plays and other performances. Sandi is available to play for weddings and funerals upon request.  She can be reached through our church's office.
Janie Sutton 
Choir Director
Janie joined our church staff in 2013 as our choir director. Janie received her degree in music from Rocky Mountain College. Besides directing, Janie has a beatiful voice and enjoys playing the flute. She and her husband have four children.
Karen Norsworthy 
Preschool Director
Karen has been working with our preschool for many years. Her and her husband Jase have three children. Karen enjoys scrapbooking and camping trips with her friends and family.
Karen Gerbase 
Preschool Director
Karen has a great love for children and has worked with Better Together Preschool for many years. She enjoys spending time with her family and Montana camping adventures.
Kent Fellingham
Custodian
Kent Fellingham, owner of Mr. Meticulous Cleaning Service in Billings, serves as our custodian. Kent works part-time with our congregation and began his work with us in August 2013.
Lane Smith 
Children's Ministry Assistant
Lane joined our church staff in January 2025 and works with our Awana Kids Club and Sunday school programs. Lane has a heart for the Lord, playing games with the kids, and helping children and youth grow in their faith. He is well organized and has a high work ethic.  When he is not at the church, Lane works full time making sandwiches and pleasing customers at TopZ Sandwich Company.
Lily Ascheman
Nursery Care
Lily is a student at West High School and participates in wrestling. She has worked in our nursery since 2022 and loves being with infants and children. She is CPR certified and is active in our church's youth group. She has participated in a number of youth mission trips, retreats, vacation Bible school, and camps with our church.
 Lauren Bauer 
Nursery Care
Lauren is a student at Billings Christian School and has worked in our nursery since 2022. She is active in our church's youth group and enjoys playing the piano. She has also participated in a number of our church events, such as vacation Bible school, summer camps, retreats, and mission trips.
David Sanderson
Bus Driver
David has been driving our church bus since 2021. He drives our 15 passenger bus on Sunday mornings and picks people up at local assisted living facilities and residences for our Sunday school classes and worship services. He is very proud of his Scottish roots and enjoys playing the Highland Pipes.