

Rev. Dr. Stephen Smith
Interim Pastor

Marilyn Fullmer
Music Director
Rev. Dr. Stephen Smith comes to us from Davis, California and has accepted a one-year renewable contract as part-time pastor. During this time of interim he has been responsible for the full range of pastoral duties, including: worship leadership, congregational care, outreach and church growth development, and serving as head of staff. As interim pastor, he has led our congregation through developmental tasks intended to support us in our search for a called pastor and preparing our Mission Study.
His compassionate servant heart has been the major ingredient that brings our church family hope and new vision for the future.
Marilyn Fullmer comes to us with a wealth of experience directing musical groups both in churches and public schools. Since her youth, her heart has been drawn to the choir, organ, piano, handbells, brass ensembles, and the absolute joy it brings!
Marilyn transferred their membership to Hilmar Covenant Church in 1995. It was there, that she was on staff as the church pianist and later Director of Choirs, and the handbell ensembles. Her fondest memory at Hilmar Covenant is holding The Promise, an Easter pageant that she was honored to be part of.
Marilyn directs and conducts our adult voice and handbell choirs, including directing instrumental ensembles, and overseeing the broader Music Ministry. She has already begun engaging people of all ages through a variety of musical styles and genres. Marilyn and her husband, Wade, have joyfully joined our worship and music ministries and in their free time they enjoy time with family & friends, reading, and gardening.

Kim Sasman
Bookkeeper
Kim Sasman comes to us from Chicago, the Windy City, as our Financial Bookkeeper. She and her husband, Dean, have been part of our church family since 2021 and we are excited to have her as part of our team. Kim received her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in 2003 and is bringing her knowledge and years of experience in all areas of corporate accounting to FPC. Kim has a strong foundation in accounting knowledge to record financial transactions accurately. She uses the church’s bookkeeping software and spreadsheet to update, budget all financial records, payroll, tax compliance, and tracks the congregational contributions. She possesses unique skills, fulfills various roles, and faces specific challenges on daily basis.
Kim enjoys dating her husband of 23 years, going to the movies, and venturing into pickleball, even though she hates pickles.

Terri Rodger is no stranger to our church family. As a long time member, Terri has not only served on session and served as a deacon, she has also taught Sunday School and was involved in our Logos program, as well as being both a junior and senior high ministry leader.
Terri retired as a teacher from Turlock School District in 2019 after 34 years of service as an educator. And now, Terri is bringing her gifts of nurturing and educating to the children of FPC Learning Zone and helping this wonderful outreach ministry grow.
Terri Rodger
Tutoring Director

Polet Yonan
Admin/Ministry Assistant
Polet Yonan has been serving as the Administrative / Ministry Assistant for the last eleven years. However, she and her husband, Michael, have been members of FPC for over 30 years. Polet has served as an elder on session and as deacon moderator multiple terms. She absolutely loves her church family and has a passion for people discipling others in their relationship with Christ. She truly believes FPC is the place where everyone is welcome despite their background or walks of life.
As an Admin/Ministry Assistant, Polet is responsible for the oversight of the church office. Not only does she provide communication via telephone, internet, website, and data processing media., she acts as Gatekeeper to the Pastoral Staff, keeping records, corresponding with members, guests, and prospects of the church, and fulfills all clerical work for staff.

Alexis Green
Youth Director

Shasta Gunn
Asst. Youth Director

Ryan Njock
Audio/Video Technician

Dr. Wayne Kidwell
Pianist/Organist

Barbara Bort
Organist/Pianist
