East Community Center Leadership Team

Johnny Kjaer

Roles

Pastor of Faith East Community Ministries - Faith Church

Bio

B.A. - Church Ministries, Maranatha Baptist University
M. DIV. - Faith Bible Seminary
D.Min. - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (in progress)

Johnny is married to Tori. They have 4children Leif, Tryggve, Kjirsti and Hroarr. He has been a part of the youth ministry at Faith since his internship began in 2010. He served as the Pastor of Student Ministries from 2013-2023 and now serves as the Pastor of Faith East Community Ministries. Johnny is an ACBC certified counselor. He also serves the church by directing the Lafayette Living Nativity.

Read Johnny Kjaer's Journey to Faith for the full account of how the Lord led Pastor Kjaer to Faith Church.

Dave Esgar

Roles

Faith East Community Center Assistant Director - Community Ministries East

FCM Community Sports Leagues Director - Community Ministries East

Bio

Dave was born and raised in Lafayette, IN, and grew up at Faith Church. He became a member of Faith Church in 2002 while attending Faith Christian School. Dave, and his wife Amanda, have 3 kids. Dave has over 20 years of experience playing and coaching in various sports ranging from youth leagues to the college level.

Justin Kuhn

Roles

Maintenance Director - Community Ministries East

Deacon - Faith Church

Varsity Wrestling Coach - Faith Christian School

Bio

Justin, and his wife Amber, have been members at Faith Church since 2013. Justin has enjoyed coaching wrestling at Faith Christian School since 2016 where he actively uses the sport as a tool for ministry and discipleship of young men. Justin and Amber have one son, Ezekiel, who loves athletics and reading. Justin became a deacon in 2015 and enjoys serving his church in this role.