Larry Lindow, Elder/Pastor

God began to work in the life of Larry Lindow at an early age.  He trusted Christ as Savior during Vacation Bible School as a seven year old.  As an eight year old camper at Camp Manitoumi, he committed his life to Christ to do whatever He was called to do.  He had the opportunity to attend a Baptist high school in Alton, IL.   Following graduation God lead him to Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, MN.  He graduated in 1988 with a double major,  a B.S. in biological sciences and Bible.  He is currently pursuing a Masters in Biblical Counseling through Trinity Seminary in Newburgh, IN.

 Following graduation from college, God allowed Larry to get experience in various ministries.  He and his wife Lisa served as relief house parents at Baptist Children’s Home in Valparaiso, IN.  He had the opportunity to teach science and math to junior high and high school students, as well as coach both boys and girls basketball, for seven years.    After 15 summers of ministry Larry was lead to full time ministry at Camp Manitoumi, serving as the Assistant Director.  He was in charge of planning the program and assisted in promoting the camp in local churches.  During the summer he lead the staff in daily devotions.  These opportunities of ministering God’s Word, as well as opportunities to do pulpit supply, gave him a growing desire to minister God’s Word on a full time basis.  In the fall of 2000, God lead Larry and his family to Germantown Hills Baptist Church where he was the Assistant Pastor until July of 2005.

 Since July of 2005 Larry has been ministering here with us at First Baptist Church as the Pastor.  He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for over 20 years and they a raising five beautiful children, three girls and two boys.

Bob Simon, Assistant Pastor

Bob Simon is the Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Littleton, Illinois. Bob was born in Joliet, Illinois and was privileged to be raised in a Christian home. Throughout Junior and Senior High Bob attended a very active church youth group and enjoyed going to camp every summer in Schroon Lake, New York. As a senior in High School, the church that Bob’s family was a part of went through a very difficult time. Through the combination of this hard time, youth group, and camp the Lord showed Bob that He was calling Him into pastoral ministry. After graduating High School in 2003, Bob attended the one year Bible program at Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake, New York, where His love for God’s Word and church grew exponentially. In the fall of 2004 Bob transferred to Faith Baptist Bible College where he met his wife Betsy. Bob and Betsy were married in May of 2007, and graduated from Faith in 2008. They have two daughters, Lucy (10/2009) and Layla (06/2011). In 2010 Bob was called to FBC, and works primarily with the teens. Bob is passionate about preaching and seeing the lost turn to Christ, live for Him, and teach others to do the same.

Dennis Williamson, Elder

Dennis came to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior at age 28. He has served as a Deacon and Elder at FBC for the past 16 years. He also teaches Sunday School and offers counseling services, specializing in financial stewardship. He and his wife, Cindy, have been blessed with seven children and six grandchildren. 

Dennis is an independent real estate appraiser. He has an undergraduate degree in management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a graduate degree in Banking from the University of Wisconsin. He and Cindy have completed four tracks of Bible-Centered Training at the Faith Biblical Counseling Center in Lafayette, IN.  “The Bible has the answers to the problems of life! The first problem is that we are sinners separated from God and we can’t have a relationship with Him without the saving grace of Jesus Christ.”

Steve Terry, Elder

Steve Terry is a farmer. Always has been and, Lord willing, always will be.

He is married to Cathy and together they have have two children. Steve and Cathy are both long standing members of the church and the Littleton community.

Jack Swearingen, Deacon

Jack grew up the area, Industry to be exact. He was invited to church here and trusted Christ as his Savior over 40 years ago as a teenager. He says, “It was the best decision of my life!” 

God has blessed him with a wonderful wife, Phyllis, of 35 years and two daughters, Rachel and Sarah.  Sarah is married to Zach Baker and God has blessed Jack with a grandson, Jackson.

He has had the pleasure and blessing of serving the Lord in many ways through the years.  He presently serves as a Deacon focusing in the area of facilities

Dave Luthy, Deacon

David Luthy was born October 1st, 1947. Church has always been a part of Dave's life. But it was not until 1970 that He came to accept Christ as his savior and was baptized. He has always been active doing what is needed in the church ever since.

He currently works at NTN Bower in Macomb. Dave has been married to Margie for many years. Together they have two married daughter's  and three grand kids.

Keith Schroeder, Deacon

Keith grew up in Limon, CO. He went to the University of Colorado in Boulder, and grad school in Philadelphia, PA.

Keith was born again when he was about 7. He had the honor to be married to his wife Jen on 4/6/2002. Together they have two daughters, Olivia, 7, and Emma, 5.

His hobbies include home theater/audio, target shooting/reloading, photography, computers/gadgets, and reading. He currently works as a physical therapist at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.