Our Mission Statement

It is our belief that this will guide our decisions and actions as a congregation. We hope that everyone will memorize it. If someone asks you about the church you can answer that we follow Jesus, love inclusively and serve faithfully.

When we gather for worship and Bible Study we want to learn what it means to follow Jesus. We will seek to fully be his disciples. In so doing we will grow in our ability to love inclusively, that is to love all people without hesitation. And we will seek to serve, not just each other, but both individually and collectively those outside of our church family.

MEET THE CHURCH TEAM

Rev. Dr. Larry Clark - PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Larry Clark has been a United Methodist minister since 1979, serving churches in Toledo, Cincinnati, and Columbus. He has also been Executive Director of Toledo Area Ministries and taught at the Methodist Theological School of Ohio, the University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University.

Larry graduated from BGSU with a B.S. in Social Work. At the Methodist Theological School of Ohio he earned a Master of Divinity, focusing on the Gospels, and a Masters in Christian Education with a specialization in drama. He later earned a Ph.D. in Sociology of Conflict from BGSU.

Larry has traveled to the Holy Land 20 times over 40 years and is a faculty member of the Society for Biblical Studies, leading programs in Israel/Palestine. He was most recently there in February 2026.

Larry retired from full-time ministry in 2025 but continues to serve half time as pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Oregon.

Social Justice is a passion of Larry’s. He is a frequent speaker on Israel/Palestine and Christian Nationalism and a cofounder and co-chair of Toledo Area Jobs With Justice.

Larry chaired the planning committee that developed the Monroe Street Neighborhood Center Freedom School and is Project Director of Bluff Street Village, where he oversaw the construction of seven houses and the remodeling of the Toledo Tool Library.

Larry is married to Denise. They have four children and one granddaughter.

Londa Burkett - ORGANIST

Londa Burkett has lived in Northwood, Ohio with her hubby, Dave, for 50 years and has been a member of Faith United Methodist Church for 6 months shy of that time. She and Dave raised a son and a daughter in this loving family of faith and have served in many aspects of the church, including; vocal and handbell choirs, the Boy Scouts, the Women of Faith, and regular Bible studies along the way. Their faith journey has not always been without friction, but through it all, God has RICHLY BLESSED their lives!

Carl Restemayer - Worship Leader

Carl was born and raised in East Toledo/Oregon. However, spiritually, he was born at the Easter sunrise service in 1969.

Carl graduated from Clay H.S. in 1974 and then, moved to Bryan, Ohio. Soon, he met his wonderful wife-to-be, Deanna, and they were married in 1980. They reside in Curtice, Ohio. Carl has worked his entire adult life as a machinery/vehicle mechanic.

He started serving on the worship team in the late 1990's and began the Faith Praise Band at that time. Carl has been a loyal asset to Faith UMC and is a true follower of Jesus Christ.