Forest Park Baptist Church is led by Elders and Deacons.  The Elders give oversight to the church while the Deacons serve as chairpersons of the various committees.  The pastor is a full-time paid Elder.

As with any church, we have a few paid staff, but the real work is done by the many hands of some really wonderful volunteers and ministry leaders who freely use their gifts and talents and resources that God has blessed them with. That is what it means to be part of a church that is healthy, growing and always looking for new ways we can meet some of the needs in our community. There is always work to be done and people needed to help out. How has the Lord equipped you? What are some of the passions and talents that He has given you? Talk to the elders to figure out how your gifting can fit into the church body.

Pastor Timothy Hein

Timothy has been in pastoral ministry since 2008 and is the 17th pastor at Forest Park Baptist Church.  After answering call to pastoral ministry he attended Moody Bible Institute for undergraduate studies, where he met his wife, Manju. After seminary they served on church staff in Maryland, then pursued Timothy's PhD in Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh.  Timothy and his wife currently homeschool their four children.  As a family the Heins have had the privilege to serve local churches across the USA, Scotland, England, and South Africa, discipling and encouraging peoples of all ethnicities, ages, and situations in life.  

Elder Leif Farne

Leif has attended Forest Park Baptist Church since2019 and became an Elder in 2022. Previously member of Moody Church for over 25 years. Leif’s wife went home to be with the Lord in 2007, and they had 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and since 10 great grandchildren, most of whom live in other parts of the country. Leif has traveled extensively, and was in Marketing in Medical Imaging. He has taught Bible classes, and continues to be a student of God’s Word, in addition to singing Christian hymns and songs.

Favorite things to do:

• Read, study, and teach God’s Word

• Sing Christian songs and lead hymns sings

• Listen to classical vocal music

• Spend time with great grandchildren

Deacon Akin Famoyegun

Akin has been the Deacon for Building and Grounds since 2011 and the Head of Ushers and Greeters since 2013. He’s been attending Forest Park Baptist Church since 1998. He has worked as a real estate broker since 2003. Prior to that, he earned a Ph.D degree (1985) in Public Administration from University of the Philippines, Manila, and served as director for Urban Policy Studies at the University of the City of Manila. His passion is to keep things running and give back to the church community. Akin and Susan have been married since 1983 and have two sons, Dele and Jide.

Favorite things to do:

• Listen to all kinds of music

• Read political books and keep up to date on politics

• Spend time with his wife

Deacon Martin Venegas

Martin has attended Forest Park Baptist Church since 2011 and became a Deacon in 2022. Martin serves the church, along with his wife Christina, in various adult ministries and outreach programs. Martin's occupation by day has been construction laborer specializing in structural concrete repair. Martin is a devoted husband and a faithful student of God’s Word and is honored to take the lead in church outreach activities.

Church Staff