Lead Pastor

DAVE Massa

Dave joined our Fairview family in October of 2022. He and his wife Christi have been married for 14 years, and God has granted them five children (Haddon, Alyvia, Jubilee, Jaron, and Benjiah). He has degrees in history and counseling from Bob Jones University, and an MDiv from Shepherds Theological Seminary. He is passionate about teaching the whole counsel of God, intergenerational discipleship, corporate worship, and connecting the gospel of grace of Jesus Christ to all of life. You can check out what Pastor Dave read in 2023 by clicking here.

Assistant Pastor

Don Kakavecos

Pastor Don was born in Indianapolis, adopted by His maternal uncle and aunt at 6 months, and raised in Brown County, Indiana. He has 7 siblings in his birth family and 4 in his adoptive family.  He attended Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, TN, and was graduated with a degree in Bible in 1979.  He then attended Grace Theological Seminary and was graduated with a Diploma in Theology in 1983 and an MDiv in 1990.

 Pastor Don married his wife, Donna (Sparks) Kakavecos, in 1981 and they have been in fulltime-ministry together since 1983.  They have served churches in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan and a faith-based not-for-profit, the Midwest Food Bank Indiana Division, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Pastor Don and Donna moved back to Decatur in 2017.  In 2018 he accepted the call of FBC to be their part-time Pastor of Admin and Seniors.  He began serving as FBC’s Interim Pastor in November 2021.

Donna was saved at Fairview at 8 years old and her parents have been members of FBC for over 50 years. She attended Tennessee Temple University and was graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1981. Throughout her work-life, she has taught school, administrated medical offices, served as an administrative assistant, and worked as a bookkeeper.  Pastor Don and Donna have 2 adopted children, Carrie and Wesley.  Wesley went home to be with the Lord in 2005 at age 16.  Carrie and their grandson, Michael James, live in Michigan.

Pastor Don sees his current position as an opportunity to shepherd God’s flock. He requests your prayers for himself, his family, and FBC. 

Pastor of Worship and Discipleship

Ben Coronado

Pastor Ben, his wife Beth, and their four children (Alethea, Jaxon, Zealand, and Layla) will be joining our Fairview family this January 2025!

OUR MISSION

Our church exists to proclaim the Gospel of the New Covenant of Grace in the finished work of Jesus Christ.  As we pursue this mission together, we seek to develop biblically healthy relationships that are tangible expressions of this gospel message that has changed our lives both now and forever.

Acts 20:24 — “But none of these things move me…to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”

OUR VISION

We invite anyone and everyone to begin a relationship with God by believing and receiving His gracious gift of righteousness that has been paid for by the finished work of Jesus Christ.

“…much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17)

The only thing that truly changes a person is a growth deeper into understanding the gospel of God’s grace. We desire for all believers to grow in their gratefulness for the grace of God. (2 Pet. 3:18) 

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…” (2 Peter 3:18)

When you realize how full and complete you are in Christ, it is easy to give out to others. (Col. 2:10) He is the endless supply of all we need. (Phil. 4:19; John 7:38) His yoke is easy and His burden is light. (Mt. 11:28-30)

“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10)

Word-Driven — We desire our ministry to be governed, guarded, and guided by a careful study of the written Word of God, which points us to the Living Word, Jesus Christ.

Gospel-Centered —We believe the central message of the entire Bible is the gospel of Jesus Christ.  So our study of God’s Word will lead us to a greater understanding and application of the Gospel in our daily lives. 

Grace-Anchored —We are recipients of the New Covenant of Grace through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. The message of the gospel of grace gives context and purpose to everything we do and anchors our lives in gratitude. 

Spirit-Filled — We are complete in Christ.  And as we walk in His Spirit, we will produce fragrant fruit that invites the lost world around us to also place their trust in Christ alone.

The Bible

We believe that the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God and that it is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.  

II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ, eternally existing, is the only begotten Son of God, who became a sinless man in order to redeem us. He was born of a virgin, and is true God and true man.

Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1-15; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 1:15

Sin

We believe that man was created in the image of God, but fell through sin, bringing not only physical death, but also spiritual death or eternal separation from God.  Now all of mankind exists as a fallen race, with an inherited sinful nature.

Genesis 1:26-27; 2:16, 3:16-19; Romans 3:10-23; 6:23

Salvation

We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe the Bible format of repentance toward God (turning away from all other means of salvation and toward Christ and His blood atonement) and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

John 6:37-40; Romans 8:1; I Corinthians 1:4-8

Service

The local church is a group of believers baptized by immersion, banded together for edification, exhortation, and evangelism as commanded by Christ in the Great Commission; preaching the gospel to every creature. 

Mark 16:15; I Corinthians 12:12; 15:58; Ephesians 1:22-23

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