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Staff

 

Dave Thompson, Pastor

 
Our pastor, the Rev. Dave Thompson, joined our church staff in September 2010. Prior to moving to Billings, he served the United Presbyterian Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, as pastor for 14 years.
 
Dave was raised in Alaska, California, and Washington. 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 worked as the Director of Christian Education/Youth Director at the First Presbyterian Church in Casper, Wyoming, prior to entering seminary at the University of Dubuque (Iowa) Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1993 and graduating with a Masters of Divinity Degree in May 1996
Dave and Vicki have three children: Sara, John, Erin. Vicki is employed by the Billings School District as a 6th grade teacher at Castle Rock Middle School
 
Dave 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 a volunteer police chaplain for the Billings Police Department and serves on a board with Habitat for Humanity. Dave’s e-mail address is pastordave@fpcbillings.org.  Dave 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 business. 
 
Jeanne and her husband have two children and 2 grandchildren.  She has a great passion for photography, Sadie her dog, and traveling.  She can be reached at the church office at 252-3434 or at mainoffice@fpcbillings.org.
 Nichole Bodalski
Director of Children’s & Youth Ministry
Nichole (Ferestad) Bodalski serves as our Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry. Having grown up in our church, Nichole has been a part of several mission trips, events, retreats, and camps where she discovered her passion for working with youth in a Christian setting. Along with her husband and dog, she has passion for painting, crafting, hiking, and fishing.  
Sandi Rabas 
Music Accompanist
Sandi joined our church staff in August 2014 and primarily provides music on Sunday mornings during worship.  She is a very talented musician, accomplished on both the piano and organ. She is gifted in a wide range of musical genre-- from classical to comtemporary. Sandi is also available to play for weddings and funerals upon request.  She can be reached through the church 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.
Kent Fellingham
Custodian
 
Kent Fellingham, owner of Mr. Meticulous Cleaning Service in Billings, serves as our custodian.  Kent works part-time with our congregation. He began his work with us in August 2013