MEET THE TEAM
LEAD PASTOR
ANDREW JOHNSON
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Pastor Andrew Johnson became lead pastor at Forest Home in August of 2025. The greatest joys of his life are times at Jesus’ feet and times with his family: his wife Lydia, and children, Eliza and Cooper. Andrew's hobbies include golf, basketball, playing video games with his Cooper, trying to keep up with Eliza, and going on dates with Lyds.
Andrew completed both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Pastoral Ministry. His passion for ministry is to lead people into a deeper and more fervent relationship with the Lord. After being marked by sweet encounters with the Lord—the communion of prayer has become a foundational emphasis in his ministry. Pastor Andrew's hope is that Forest Home increasingly grows as a place/people where everyone feels the love of Jesus through His real presence.
YOUTH PASTOR
PETER KLINE
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Pastor Pete has been serving at Forest Home since November 2005 as our Minister with Youth, walking alongside junior high, high school, and college students in their faith journey. He began ministry in 1996 and has a deep passion for seeing young people live for Christ—every single day.
Pete and his wife, Danielle, love building relationships with FH Youth and encouraging them to grow in Christ while also enjoying the adventures life brings. Pete especially enjoys hanging out with students, cheering them on at sporting events, and connecting with families. In his downtime, you’ll often find him watching Michigan sports, playing disc golf, or (his latest hobby) pickleball—but his favorite moments are always spent with his family. Pete & Danielle are blessed with three children and a growing family: Andrew, who lives in Durham, NC -- Nathan and his wife, Elaine, who live in Jonesboro with their daughter, Parker Jean -- Makenzie and her husband, Douglas, also in Jonesboro, with their children Cate and soon to arrive, Douglas Jr.
WORSHIP PASTOR
AARON BAKER
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Aaron has been serving at Forest Home since 2015. Born into a home of traveling ministry, he lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Florida growing up, before settling in the greater Indianapolis area for the majority of his adult life. Pastor Aaron is married to Katrina, they have three children (Kristen, Tyler, and Everlee Grace) five grandchildren, as well as an ever-fluctuating number of foster children. Aaron’s love languages are ice cream, going on cruises, and watching football—but his greatest desire is to see the church worshipping and celebrating God’s goodness. He believes that your circumstances can change your worship, or your worship can change your circumstances.
CHILDREN’S PASTOR
ELIZABETH GOAD
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Elizabeth (Liz) joined the Forest Home team in an official capacity in January 2021. Liz has been attending Forest Home since she was a child. On top of following God’s call and living her dream career as Children’s Director here at Forest Home, Liz enjoys keeping herself busy with her family. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing—or rather, enjoying the relaxing boat ride and watching others fish. She has a passion for music, especially singing; cake and cookie decorating AND, of course, eating it. But her favorite obsessions are all that reside in the Goad Abode: her husband, Jason; her children, Logan, Dillon, Madison, Grayson, and Aubrey; her dogs and her chickens.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
MADISON HICKS
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Madison joined the team in December 2024. She grew up in the youth group here at Forest Home and returned 5 years ago with her family. She has been married to her husband, Jordan, for 12 years. They have 2 beautiful children, Sonnet and Canyon, and 5 fur babies. On any given Sunday, you can catch Madison in the Children’s building or worshipping on the platform. She loves her church and serving its people to the best of her ability. When not at church, she enjoys reading, watching sports, watching her daughter dance, kayaking, fishing, camping, pickle ball, walking, running, hosting events, and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. Madison has the biggest servant heart.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
SHELLY GIBSON
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Shelly joined the staff as part-time in the Fall of 2020. She has been attending Forest Home since a child. Her love of the church grew even more when she starting dating this guy in the college group at church. Since then, she’s been hooked to Forest Home and her husband, Michael. They have two young children, Lucas and Bradley, so when they aren’t at church, most of their free time is spent at sporting events, hanging out with family and friends, or watching tv with their dogs. Shelly enjoys photography, graphic-design, singing, and basically anything creative! ~ This job has combined her love of all of those things with her love of God and the people she has always loved to serve with at Forest Home!