Senior Pastor
Shaun Sutton
Shaun has been the senior pastor at Fort Osage Nazarene for over 20 years. He received his Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2004. Shaun and his wife, Marcia, have three sons: Zach, Bret, and Chad.
What is your favorite activity on your day off? Watch my kids play sports.
You are on a date with your wife and its your job to pick the restaurant, where are you going? Houston’s on the Plaza.
What do you enjoy most about pastoral ministry? Seeing people develop and mature in their Christian faith.
Associate Pastor
of Youth and Young Adults
Jason McPherson
Jason (Jay) has been serving at Fort Osage Nazarene going on 5 years. He received his Master’s of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2009 and is loving the fact he no longer has to write 30 page research papers! While Jason and his wife, Rachel , do not have any children, they do have a 6 lb. chihuhua named Dunkin who often gets treated as a child.
If you could be on any gameshow, what would it be? Survivor! While I am not sure how well I would do, it would be an incredible experience.
What is your favorite restaurant of all time? This is a toss-up between Outback Steakhouse and La Fuente. Both are absolutely amazing.
What is your favorite thing about pastoral ministry? I’m gonna have to copy Shaun on this one. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing teens/adults grow and mature in their faith.
Marriage and Family Pastor
Rick Long
Rick and Teresa have been attending Fort Osage Nazarene for over 25 years. In 2000, Rick retired as a high school guidance counselor at Fort Osage High School and came on board as the Marriage and Family Pastor here at Fort Osage Nazarene. Rick graduated from Central Missouri State University with his Master’s in Counseling. Rick and Teresa have two children: Eric and Kristen, who now have families of their own.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Spending time with my wife, children, and especially my three grandchildren: Rance, Carter, and Aubrey.
What are some of your hobbies? I love to work on street-rods and other old cars. In the spring and summer I love to travel around to different car shows in the area.
What is your favorite part about pastoral ministry? Seeing people make changes in their lives that not only affects themselves, but also their spouses and families.
Newest Addition to the Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene Staff:
Marcella Rivera, Children’s Pastor
The Lord has blessed me with five wonderful children: Milagra, Mariah, Emmanuella, Isabella, and William Jr. whom I have the pleasure of homeschooling. We have been attending Fort Osage Church since 2008, because of the children’s quizzing program. Children’s quizzing is a great way for kids to hide God’s Word in their hearts by memorizing Scripture. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Management and Human Relations from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2010, and am currently working on my Master of Divinity in Christian Education at MidWestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I enjoy working with children and teaching them about God and Jesus. Every child needs to know, “God made you special and He loves you very much.”–Bob the Tomato (Veggie Tales).
“What do you do like to do in your spare time?” “Spare time. . . hmmm. . . what is that? My spare time, if I had some, would be sitting underneath a tree reading a good book.”
What’s your favorite family activity? “My families’ favorite activity is sitting around a camp fire (living room fireplace) roasting hot dogs and marshmallows (with a stretched-out wire hanger) for smores. If it is too hot for a fire, then we are all relaxing on my bed watching movies.”
What would you like to see in the lives of the chilrdren you work with in your ministry? “I wish all kids knew how much Jesus loves them, and about the mission He has called them to. God is using children to help further His kingdom–I Timothy 4:12: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” We can learn alot from children if we are willing to humble ourselves and listen. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinderthem, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Minister of Music
Jeff Flowers
Jeff has pretty much spent his entire life attending Fort Osage Nazarene. Jeff has been singing and playing the guitar at Fort Osage Nazarene going on 9 years. Jeff writes his own music from time to time, and we get to experience the result! Jeff met and married his wife Grace at Fort Osage Nazarene. Jeff and Grace have two young boys who keep them busier now than ever! Hudson is 4 and Everett is 2!
Financial & Pastoral Secretary
Debby Fisher
Debby handles all our financial needs with the church along with administrative pastoral duties to support the pastoral staff. Debby has been with Fort Osage for over 12 years. She is married to her husband Craig and has two children, Karah and Kahner.
Church Secretary & Building Representative
Martha Adams
Martha handles all publications and printed materials in regards to the church along with building rentals. If you are interested in renting the church facility, you’ll need to speak to Martha. Martha is married to Curtis and has 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
