MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Luke Dunn
LEAD PASTOR
Luke Dunn has been serving the Lord in ministry for over 20 years. Luke received a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Education from Lincoln Christian College, and a Master’s of Divinity degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City where he met and married a fellow seminary student, Mollie. Together they graduated from seminary, moved to Southern Illinois, began serving in ministry. They are blessed with two daughters, Maddie and Lucy!
Luke has come to know and love the Alliance. Pastor Luke’s heart for ministry is deeply grounded in the Word of God, authentic faith, and transformed lives. There’s nothing more exciting or important than connecting people to the saving and transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Jody Hickok
Director of STUDENT & family Ministry
Jody is the Director of Student & Family Ministries at Fairlawn, having been involved in children's ministries since 1994. It is her desire to see children come to know God and grow in their love for Him and relationships with Him. She and her husband, Bret, have 2 children, Kaleb and Jenna. Her favorite hobbies are photography, playing the piano and reading.
Bill Bota
director of connecting ministries
Bill was born and raised in Lilongwe, Malawi. He went to African Bible College in Malawi to pursue a teaching degree and taught at African Bible College Christian Academy for 5 years. He met his wife Julie while teaching there and followed her to the United States in the fall of 2020. They have been married since September 2020 and have a daughter, Brielle. Now, as the Director of Connecting Ministries, at Fairlawn, he "wears many hats" as the Ministry Staff Assistant, Discipleship Coordinator, Church Office secretary and Small Groups Coordinator . Bill loves reading and studying God's Word. Outside of ministry, Bill loves to travel with his wife, watch sports and play video games!
Julie Bota
Worship Arts & Young Adult Ministries leader
Julie became a member of Fairlawn in 2005 when she was in 8th grade. Most recently a missionary teacher to Malawi, Africa, Julie got back in 2019 and excited to serve at Fairlawn! She brings years of volunteer experience in churches regarding worship, young adults, missions, children and youth. Julie has a passion for seeing the church grow in their worship of Jesus and in small group community. Julie is married to her husband Bill and they have a daughter, Brielle. Julie enjoys having fun (most of all!), traveling, games, and spending time with family and friends.
Jen Hoffman
Children's Outreach Coordinator
Jen has been teaching children all about Jesus's love for them since 2006 and is passionate about reaching children for Christ. She has been married to her husband, Doug, since 2007, and they have 3 children: Alex, Bella and Addy. Jen loves coaching her daughter's soccer team, taking day trips with her family and a good cup of creamer with a little bit of coffee.
Deb Lakis
Financial Administrator
Deb has served our church since 2002 as the Administrator and Bookkeeper. She is as passionate about her Fairlawn family as she is her own family. She has been married to Jim for over 35 years and they are enjoying their “empty nest”, having two adult children, Ben & Molly. Deb’s free time is spent riding her horse and loving on her grandchildren.
ELDERS

Doug Hoffman

Gale Boyer

Jeff Judd

Tim Bechtol
