Pastoral Staff

A. Wayne Lowe, Senior Pastor

Born and raised in Bermuda, Wayne met his future wife, Barb, at Philadelphia College of the Bible. They were married in 1978 and have five children: Stephen, Tim, Heather (Chris), Jonathan, and Meghan. A grandson, Lincoln, was added to their family in 2011. As a family they enjoy sporting activities, games and reading.

Wayne graduated from PCB in 1979 with a B.Sc. in Bible and Christian education. He completed his Master of Divinity degree at Grace Theological Seminary in 1983. Wayne served as pastor/teacher and Christian school administrator at Albion (NJ) Bible Church from 1982 to 1987; Calvary Bible Church, East Stroudsburg, PA, from 1988 to 1990; the Evangelical Church of Bermuda from 1990 to 1991; and Faith Evangelical Bible Church (NC) from 1991 to 1998. The Lowes moved to Cincinnati in August 1998 after Wayne was called to serve as senior pastor at FBC.

One of Wayne's special interests is teaching Bible and theology classes here at Faith Bible Church. He has additional experience teaching and lecturing at the Asian Christian Academy in Bangalore, India, and teaching at PCB's New Jersey campus.

Marv Lucas, Associate Pastor for Worship and Christian Education

Marv served in pastoral ministry at churches in Illinois and Michigan before coming to Faith Bible Church in August 1999. He studied at Moody Bible Institute, Trinity College (Deerfield, IL), and Northern Illinois University and has a Master of Music in music education.

Marv has taught at Asian Christian Academy in Bangalore, India, and has also served as music director and Bible teacher at the Western High Plains scholarship camp for Awana youth clubs. Marv was born in Owosso, Michigan. He met his wife, Lola, a native of Minnesota, at MBI. The Lucases have three children: Jessica (Randy), Ben (Jenni) and Seth (Sarah). Marv's personal interests include bicycling, fishing, woodworking, and reading. He also enjoys composing and arranging music for the church.

Doug Pabody, Associate Pastor of Shepherding and Family Care

Before coming to Faith Bible Church in January 2012, Doug Pabody served in vocational ministry for more than 31 years. He and his wife Jo Ann were in campus ministry at Ball State University for ten years. They were also involved in friendship ministry with international students at Ball State and the University of Indianapolis.

Doug served as assistant pastor at Canton (OH) Baptist Temple from 1989 to 1994, as senior pastor of University Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis from 1994 to 2005, and as pastor of soul care at College Park Church in Indianapolis (2006-2011).

At Faith Bible Church, Doug's role involves counseling, discipling, and visitation, along with some teaching and preaching. His special interests include theology, history, government and politics. He also enjoys movies, movie soundtracks, and playing games with family and friends. Doug and JoAnn are parents of Anna (Brian), Laura (Jim), Michael, and Erin, and grandparents of Landon, Tyson, Austin, and Brevyn.

Peter Starkey, Assistant Pastor of Student Ministries

Born and raised in Columbus, Peter met his wife, Kim, at Asbury College. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in November 2007.

Peter served as volunteer youth sponsor for several years at Faith Bible Church and became youth intern in 2008. While serving as youth intern, Peter says that "the Lord very quickly ignited a passion for youth ministry." He accepted the call to become assistant pastor of students in 2009.

Peter's free time is spent discipling teens, golfing, skiing, reading, or enjoying a cold Coke. Peter and Kim are foster parents to sisters who are 11 and 7 years old, respectively. They continue to trust the Lord and His perfect plan for building and growing both their family and ministry to students.