Wendell serves as an Elder with a deep love for the Eugene-Springfield community and a lifelong connection to the area. A graduate of both the University of Oregon and OHSU, Wendell spent nearly 33 years working as a Medical Technologist with OML and PeaceHealth before retiring seven years ago.

He and his wife—his “bride of 46 years”—live in Springfield and are blessed to have their three daughters, sons-in-law, and eight grandchildren all nearby. Life is full in the Ard household, which is currently a four-generation home that includes his youngest daughter’s family and their great-grandma.

Wendell has a long history of enjoying sports, from softball and basketball to volleyball, and now finds joy in golf (when his shoulder allows!). He especially appreciates the fellowship of regular rounds with the FBC guys. Wendell brings wisdom, steadiness, and a heart for service to his role as Elder.

Steve serves as an Elder, bringing decades of professional experience and a heart grounded in faith and service. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Steve and his wife, Terri, moved to Eugene in 2015 as he entered semi-retirement—though he’s still working nearly full-time!

Steve holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting) and a Master’s in Public Administration from Cal State East Bay. His career spans over 35 years, including 8 years in the CPA profession, 20 years in local government as Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, and the past 10 years as a director with a consulting firm serving local governments and nonprofits.

He and Terri—who retired as an RN in 2022 and was miraculously healed from lymphoma in 2024—met in second grade and have been married for 36 years. They have two adult sons, one grandson in Arizona, and a 13.5-year-old Great Pyrenees–Alaskan Malamute named Rusty.

Steve enjoys golf, bowling, serving behind the scenes in the tech booth as the “Chief Wordsmith Purveyor,” and most recently, embracing his favorite new title: Grandpa. He holds fast to the reminder:
“There is deep peace in remembering that God is God and I am not. I don’t have to hold the world together—He already does. My part is to trust Him, thank Him, and walk faithfully, even when I don’t understand the path He’s chosen.”

Marc grew up in Junction City, Oregon, and after serving in the U.S. Navy, he returned to the area to put down roots and invest in his community. A graduate of Junction City High School, Marc went on to earn a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy and later completed his MBA through the University of Phoenix.

Marc currently works as a Financial Advisor, combining his analytical skills with a heart for helping others navigate important life decisions. He and his wife have been married for 11 years and are proud parents of two college-age children—a daughter who recently graduated from Oregon State University and a son currently attending OSU as a junior.

He enjoys backpacking, reading (especially Christian apologetics), and using music as a creative and spiritual outlet through singing and playing instruments. Marc is passionate about serving and encouraging others in their faith and daily lives. He and his wife are also proud Ducks fans!

As an Elder, Marc is honored to support the mission of First B and help others grow in faith, community, and the love of Christ.

Craig grew up in the Seattle area and began his career in the tech industry as the co-founder of a startup in the IT sector. But what began as an entrepreneurial pursuit eventually led to something even greater—a deeper calling into vocational ministry. In 2003, Craig moved to Eugene to join the team at Youth For Christ, where he has been serving ever since.

It’s a wild Jesus story—one that he’d be glad to share over a cup of coffee!

Craig has been part of the First B community since 2004 and joined the Elder Board in 2023. He’s passionate about helping others walk with Jesus, building up the church, and creating spaces for people to grow in faith and purpose.

He married his best friend and better half, Jil, in 2004, and together they have three amazing kids: Elijah, Andrew, and Lydia. As a family, they love to travel and explore, always grateful for the memories they’re able to make together.

Craig is thankful for the way First B has been a consistent and faithful church home and is honored to serve the community that has walked alongside his family for so many years.

Glen was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon, and has deep roots in the First B community. His family began attending First Baptist Church in the early 1940s and later became part of a daughter church planted by FBC on River Road in north Eugene.

A graduate of North Eugene High School (1967), Glen went on to earn an AA from Judson Baptist College (1969), a BA in History from the University of Oregon (1971), and a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary (1974). He was ordained by First Baptist Church of Thermopolis, Wyoming, in 1975.

Between 1971 and 1989, Glen served as a pastor in Wyoming and Montana. In 1989, he returned to Eugene through Nursing Home Ministries and served as a chaplain in two local care centers before being hired by First B, continuing his lifelong call to serve others with compassion and faithfulness.

Glen met his wife Debbie through a mutual friend while he was an Associate Pastor in Thermopolis and she was a student at Montana Institute of the Bible. They have two children, Greg (born in 1981) and Grace (born in 1986), both born during their time church planting in Montana.

In his free time, Glen enjoys devotional Bible study, visiting the Oregon coast—especially Depoe Bay—and playing table games. He considers it a joy and privilege to serve the people of First B as an Elder.