About Us
At Fellowship, we believe we are a part of God's larger story to bring hope and healing to the world He loves.
Since its founding in 1982, Fellowship has grown steadily into a multi-cultural, multi-generational family, committed to bringing the light of the gospel to southeast Fort Wayne and beyond. What role might God have for you to play in this mission?
Meet the Team
Staff and Elders
At Fellowship, we know that the Church does not belong to professionals, but to everyone who follows Jesus. That’s why our staff and elder teams are committed to empowering you to be who God created you to be. Everyone Loved, Everyone Reconciled, Everyone Sent, Everyone Empowered
Fellowship Staff
The staff members at Fellowship serve in many different capacities and functions, but we all have the same goal: to make disciples of Christ. In addition to our specific roles, we're devoted to supporting and praying for our congregation, our neighborhoods, and our communities, both individually and as a collective.
Maury Brenneman
Lead Pastor
Email: mbrenneman@fmcfw.org
Phone: +1 260-447-3578
When Maury's not teaching on Sunday mornings, he spends his time providing oversight to the church operations and mentoring the staff.
Maury and his wife Jan have seven children and 16 grandchildren with more on the way. He has spent his years involved in church planting, coaching pastors, and working with people who are recovering from substance abuse.
Maury has given oversight to mental health professionals and the operations of different churches and organizations. He is passionate about seeing others grow closer in intimacy with Jesus.
Outside of the office he loves to spend time with his wife, children, and grandchildren as well as ride his motorcycle and work on projects in his woodshop.
Craig Martin
Discipleship Pastor
Email: cmartin@fmcfw.org
Phone:+1 260-447-3578
Craig is in charge of Fellowship's discipleship pathways, including small groups, prayer, and other spiritual development ministries.
Craig and Deb have served in the Fort Wayne area for most of their lives. Deb was born and raised in Fort Wayne, while Craig was born and raised in Chicago. They are both retired educators of the Fort Wayne Community school system. Craig served for 25 years and Deb for over 33 years.
Craig and Deb love being involved in their community - whether it is teaching children, mentoring young couples, serving at their Biggby Coffee store as former owners, serving on various boards, or serving in God’s kingdom. They love making a difference in the lives of the people they work with.
Aaron Scantlen
Worship Director
Email: ascantlen@fmcfw.org
Phone: +1 260-447-3578
Aaron leads the worship team to help bring the church into the presence of the Lord through music.
Aaron has been leading people in worship for over 30 years. He has been in the Christian music industry since the 90’s, writing and performing. Aaron and his wife Sarah love to bring people together into community around the table and around the piano to eat together and sing together.
Aaron and Sarah have four children from high school to elementary school. Aaron enjoys song writing, disc golf, and the Chicago Bulls.
Brian Gerig
Family Life Pastor
Email: bgerig@fmcfw.org
Phone: +1 260-447-3578
Brian serves as the Family Life Pastor at Fellowship, overseeing the Kids, Students, and Young Adult ministries.
Brian Gerig serves as the Family Life Pastor at Fellowship Missionary Church, overseeing the Kids, Students, and Young Adult ministries. His heart is to help the next generation grow in their faith and discover what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.
Paula Casserly
Executive Administrative Assistant
Email: pcasserly@fmcfw.org
Phone: +1 260-447-3578
Using her office skills, Paula serves our pastors and helps keep the office running.
Paula loves to serve others and bring joy to their day. Using her office skills, Paula serves our pastors and helps keep the office running. Along with serving on our missionary committee the past couple of years, you will see her on Sundays at the Welcome Counter.
You will also see Paula in the community serving with Love Fort Wayne and helping to manage the Global Leadership Summit.
Dianne Clark
Administrative Assistant
Email: dclark@fmcfw.org
Phone: +1 260-447-3578
Dianne has served Fellowship part-time since June of 2023, using her many years of experience in office management.
Dianne and her husband Doug started attending FMC at the beginning of 2023, and Dianne has served Fellowship part-time since June of 2023. She has had a lot of years of experience in office management: 20 years at a mission’s organization and 14 years in admissions for Wesley Seminary/IWU. She loves the Lord and has a servant-heart! It’s always exciting to start the day with an open heart and mind, listening and watching how the Lord wants to use her.
Doug works in early childhood education at Ivy Tech. The Clarks have been married a long time and are blessed to have their son’s family, including two young grandchildren here in Fort Wayne.
Ben Kellenberger
Facilities Manager
Email: bkellenberger@fmcfw.org
Phone: +1 260-447-3578
Pulling from his experience in business and contracting, Ben takes good care of our building and spaces.
Ben has enjoyed being part of the Fellowship community since 2011, coming on as the Facilities Manager in 2024. Pulling from his experience in business and contracting, he looks forward to stewarding our building and spaces. His heart is filled with desire to be part of a community that pursues intimacy with Jesus and each other. His vision is that, together, we could use the responsibility of caring for our property as a catalyst towards growing in attachment with one another.
Ben lives on the south side of town, loves the mountains, and is filled with contentment at the smell of freshly cut grass!
Elder Team
The Elder Team is comprised of faithful, dedicated men who love and care for the Fellowship Family. They support, encourage, and nurture the staff. As part of each Sunday morning family gathering they pray with and for our people, offering encouragement and guidance. They are also involved in the spiritual and physical well-being of the FMC Body throughout the week.
Marty Murphy
Lead Elder
Email: mmurphy@fmcfw.org
Marty and wife Karen have been attending Fellowship for over 30 years, during which they have served Fellowship in many capacities.
Marty and wife Karen have been attending Fellowship for over 30 years, during which they have served Fellowship in many different capacities. Marty currently works for Fort Wayne Community Schools as the College and Career Readiness Coordinator for the district.
Marty and Karen have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Mark Ehlers
Shepherding Elder
Email: mehlers@fmcfw.org
Mark has been a member of FMC since the late 90’s, and has served as the Secretary of the Elder Board since 2018.
Mark has been a member of FMC since the late 90’s, and has served as the Secretary of the Elder Board since 2018. He and Greta married in 1999 and have six adult children, five of whom were adopted from Ethiopia.
Mark is drawn to the shepherding side of eldering and visits people in need, prays with people after Sunday services, and serves in the church in different ways alongside Greta.
Keith Scott
Governing Elder
Email: kscott@fmcfw.org
Keith is a native of Fort Wayne and has worked for the Fort Wayne Community Schools for 43 years.
Keith is a native of Fort Wayne and has worked for the Fort Wayne Community Schools for 43 years. In that capacity, he mentors young kids and coaches. Keith has always viewed his coaching and his career as his ministry.
Keith is without biological children but has a huge compassion for young people. He has many “heart” kids – those he has been honored to mentor and to whom he is a father figure. Keith became an elder in 2020.
Greg MacDonald
Governing Elder
Email: gmacdonald@fmcfw.org
Greg's vision for FMC is that we would be an increasingly diverse community of believers, spreading the love of Jesus beyond church walls.
Greg is the owner of Sage Insurance Advisors. He loves being outdoors, cycling, running, fishing, boating, and working around the house. Greg's vision for FMC is that we would be "an increasingly diverse community of believers who are growing in spirit and knowledge, and eagerly spreading the love and truth of Jesus beyond the walls of Fellowship." Greg and his wife Elizabeth have two adult daughters.
Steve Hays
Shepherding Elder
Jeremy Burlison
Elder
Joe Adamson
Elder
Per Guldbeck
Elder
Josh Heller
Elder
