Leadership

Education: Dave has a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences with a minor in Mountain Guide Education, a Master of Divinity from Western Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Experience: Dr. Dave Berry has been in pastoral ministry since 2001. He served as a church planter in the Pacific North West for over a decade before moving to Flag. Dave has been the Senior Pastor of FCF since 2018. Dave is married to Rachael and they have 6 children.
Highlight of Pastor-Eldership: One of Dave’s passions is to preach the whole counsel of God from a whole bible theology centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dave desires to see the church equipped for the work of ministry to build itself up in love. He has a unique drive to identify and train the next generation of ministry leaders whom the Spirit of God is raising up.

Experience: Josh has a Bachelor’s in biblical studies from Moody Bible Institute and a Master's of Divinity from The Master’s Seminary–Spokane. After serving as a resident pastor over youth ministry at Faith Bible Church in Spokane, WA, Josh then served as a pastor-elder at Immanuel Baptist Church in his hometown of Wausau, Wisconsin. Josh joined FCF as a pastor-elder in August 2025, with a particular focus on college and biblical counseling.

Highlights: Josh and Nicole met during their time at Moody Bible Institute, were married in 2016, and now enjoy life with their two cuties – Elanor (4) and Wesley (2). Josh and Nicole enjoy deep conversations with friends over good food or coffee, family bike rides, hiking, and reading. They share a particular passion for helping God’s people know and walk with Christ through the varying joys and trials of this life. 

Experience: Scott moved to Flagstaff in 1999, having relocated several times after college. God broke through the darkness of his unbelieving heart in August of 2004. Shortly after his conversion, Scott began attending Flagstaff Christian Fellowship and met many of the people who are his dear friends to this day, including his wife, Anita. They were married in 2007 and have 3 children. For 10 years, Scott and Anita have served in Children's Ministry and Middle School Ministry. He responded to the call to be an elder in 2020.
Highlight of Pastor-Eldership: Scott is humbled by the thought of the Lord being willing to use fallen sinners to serve His blood-bought church. As one of the plurality of elders called to lead this local congregation, he simply enjoys using his God-given gifts alongside the other elders.
Hobbies: Scott enjoys the outdoors. His favorite way to spend his free time is an afternoon with his family in the woods.
Favorite Bible Verse: By allowing Simeon to hold baby Jesus in Luke 2:25-32, God not only displays his love for the nations, He displays His faithfulness to His children.

Experience: Jeff has attended FCF since 1986 and was married to Melinda in 1992. He has served as a Deacon in the areas of Technology and Administration for many years. He has taught several Adult Sunday School classes and apprenticed with our Elder Board for a couple of years prior to being voted onto the Elder Board in January of 2023.
Highlights: Jeff and Melinda have four children - Dylan, Tyler, Sydney, and Cayden. As of 2023, only Cayden is left in the house and they will be empty-nesters by 2024. Jeff works in the technology sector for a large global manufacturer that has an office in Flagstaff, but works mostly from home when he isn't traveling for work. Jeff and Melinda enjoy the outdoors - camping, hiking, and backpacking in Northern Arizona, the Grand Canyon, and wherever the trail takes them.