Brian & Brittany staley

Assistant Pastors

Brian from Centralia, IL, and Brittany from Greenville IL, met in May 2007. After the wedding in September 2008, Brian and Brittany lived in Greenville, IL and were active in the youth and music ministries.

Brian and Brittany joined Marion First Apostolic Church in January 2022 to serve as Administrative Pastors. In this role, Brian assists with teaching and preaching, church campus management, and other tasks and projects. Brittany, being active in music ministry for over 20 years, sings on the worship team and is the lead teacher for the kindergarten and first grade “Explorer Class”. In early 2023, Brian and Brittany were voted in as the Assistant Pastors where they continue to assist in various areas of the church.

Brian, Brittany, and their three children live in Marion, IL.

Nate & SHay Dugal

Worship Pastors

Nate and Shaylin Dugal serve as the ministers of worship at Marion First Apostolic Church in Marion, IL.

Nate currently holds a business development degree from William Woods University. Shay is a current Registered Nurse graduating from Blessing Rieman College of Nursing. They have led worship for over 10 years in a variety of churches, from small plant church plants to large established gatherings. They strive to not only create an atmosphere of worship every week but also train and equip the next generation. God has given them a passion to restore hope, faith, and love in the community and remove any barriers that separate people from their worship to God.

Corey & Crystal Hayes

Rooted Student Pastors

Corey and Crystal have served in Student Ministry for over 10 years. They met and graduated from Urshan College in St. Louis, MO. Corey received his degree in Theology while Crystal majored in Organizational Leadership. They married in 2019 and have recently welcomed, their first child, Callihann in March of 2023. They are proud parents and passionate servants of their community and church. They moved to Southern Illinois in July of 2023 and now proudly serve the Students of Marion First.

Jonathan & Kara Bevis

Marketing and Accounting

Growing up in Southern Illinois, Jonathan is a 2008 graduate of Southern Illinois University. He has more than 10 years of experience providing marketing services to small and mid-size companies. God has allowed him to use those talents to guide the marketing efforts of Marion First Apostolic Church. 

Kara attended McKendree University in Lebanon, IL where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. As a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner, Kara has experience in bookkeeping, auditing, taxation, and forensic examinations. Beginning her career in 2006, she has worked in both public and private accounting, focusing heavily on not-for-profit and governmental entities.

Jonathan and Kara were raised in and around the ministry and are raising their two daughters at Marion First Apostolic Church.

Nicole Sullivan

Ladies Minister

Nicole Sullivan, a native of Highland, Illinois, is a dedicated member of our church community. She currently resides on her family farm in Southern Illinois with her loving husband and their three beautiful daughters. With a passion for ministry that spans over two decades, Nicole has devoted herself to serving others in various capacities.

In addition to her commitment to the church, Nicole works as a substitute teacher, bringing her nurturing and compassionate nature to the classroom. Within our church community, she plays a vital role as a co-teacher for our Little Fisher's class, instilling foundational values and teachings in our youngest members.

Nicole's dedication extends further as she oversees our First Girls group, a vibrant and empowering young women's group for ages 7 to 18. With her guidance, these young women are provided with a nurturing environment to grow spiritually, develop lifelong friendships, and navigate the challenges they face in today's world.

Beyond her direct involvement in specific ministries, Nicole also plays a crucial role in organizing and overseeing various events throughout the church. Her attention to detail, organizational skills, and friendly demeanor make her an invaluable asset in creating memorable and impactful experiences for our congregation.

Jonathan & Cassie Steinsultz

Hospitality & Elements Class

Cassie leads our Hospitality ministry that makes sure everyone, from first time guests to long time members of MFAC, feel welcome. Cassie and her team serve delicious drinks and treats before our Sunday morning worship services and assist with other events taking place at MFAC.

Jonathan is one of our lead teachers for our Elements class. This class offers valuable and fundamental teaching to those that are new to MFAC.

Jonathan, Cassie, and their 4 children live in Marion, IL.