Nancy and Dan moved to Sebring in 1998 and found Bible Fellowship Church with a crowded parking lot! And like the truck drivers say, find a restaurant with a crowded parking lot, and you’ve found the best place to eat! They found a good place to be fed at BFC.
Nancy worked for Highlands County in the Engineering Dept until the Utility department was given to the Town of Lake Placid, then was asked to join the staff at Tomoka Heights Realty in Lake Placid, where the water utility had service. After 12 years, she was blessed to be asked to join the staff at Bible Fellowship. Nancy has been behind the scenes, or behind the screens in the balcony for several years doing lyrics, making sure you have the words to sing to our Savior for all He has done. She will be at the receptionist desk answering the phones and helping Jean and the Pastoral staff. “I’m so glad to be here.”
Jean serves as Administrative Assistant supporting the wide variety of ministries and keeping folks connected. She loves getting folks plugged in as we continue to grow and be a light in our community.
Ed and Jean’s son, Joshua, grew up here in Sebring and attended youth ministry programs. After graduating from UCF, Joshua now plays professional baseball.
Ed ensures the day-to-day operations run smoothly to support the wide variety of ministries here on our campus. His friendly smile and servant’s heart are well-known throughout our church family and community.
Ed and Jean’s son, Joshua, grew up here in Sebring and attended youth ministry programs. After graduating from UCF, Joshua now plays professional baseball.
Jamal has worked in facility maintenance for 8 years. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife & communicating with his children. Sharing the love of Jesus is easy for Jamal! His smiling face reveals compassion & humility. Our team is committed to providing excellent support to the ministries of BFC. Jamal’s favorite verses from the Bible are: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and James chapter 1.
Pastor Chris and Dana have been married for 40 years and have a daughter Hannah, a graduate of SHS who is now 20 and has served alongside them through the years and still serves with them today. They began attending Bible Fellowship Church in 2004 and began volunteering in our Children’s Ministry in 2005. They served as volunteers overseeing our Wednesday Night Olympian program while serving in other areas of Children’s Ministry on Sunday Mornings. They are known for their passion to serve and teach the children in our community the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Chris and Dana assumed the position as staff in 2014 as our Children’s Ministry Directors and have been serving the Children’s Ministry here at BFC in total for 16years. They are also the founders and managers of Hope Ministry Children & Family Community outreach program. Where they take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the churched and unchurched children in our community.
Jordan Terrell grew up in Sebring and grew up at Bible Fellowship Church. After graduating from Sebring High School, he moved to Lynchburg, VA to attend Liberty University. While there, he majored in Worship and Music Studies and met a lovely Canadian girl named Josie MacInnis. After graduating and marrying said girl, Jordan and Josie moved to Dallas, TX where they worked at and attended Prestonwood Baptist Church for five and a half years. While in Texas they had two children, Jack and Charlie. Suddenly, living closer to family sounded like a good idea. God called Jordan and Josie back to Sebring and Bible Fellowship Church in 2018. Since then, Jordan and Josie had their third and fourth children, Oliver and Calvin.
Adam Smehyl has been a resident of Sebring for over 30 years. He has been on staff at Bible Fellowship Church since 2016. Prior to ministry he spent 15 years in education mostly at the middle school level.
His wife, Stacy, serves on the worship team and in women’s ministry.
They have two children, Aubrey and Bauer, who are in middle and high school respectively.
The Smehyl family loves running as well as other outdoor activities and adventures.