• Ben Farleigh

    Lead Minister

    Originally from Cisne, Illinois, Ben has grown to love the community and tight-knit relationships that come with living in Southern Illinois. He began as the Lead Minister at Red Brush in August of 2022. Prior to that, he spent the previous 8 years in ministry as a campus minister and senior high minister. Ben’s passion in ministry lies in teaching people the Bible and helping them see the greatness and grace of Jesus Christ, while growing in their relationship with Him.


    Ben is married to his wife of 10 years, Janell. They have four children, Bella, Beckett, Bennett, and Baker (who constantly get called the wrong names!) In his (very limited) free time, he enjoys playing golf, hunting, and is a HUGE Illinois Fighting Illini fan. Ben also enjoys pushing his limits mentally and physically in things like 24-hour endurance events, eating crazy foods, and bungee jumping. Next on the list: skydiving!

    bfarleigh@redbrushcc.org

  • Alex Foltz

    Next Steps Minister

    Joining the staff at Red Brush in January 2020, Alex hails from Centralia, IL. Alex holds degrees in Youth Ministry from St. Louis Christian College and a Masters in Ministry from Lincoln Christian Seminary. He has 14 years of ministry experience, serving as a Youth Minister in Macomb, IL prior to moving back to Southern Illinois. Alex's heart in ministry lies in helping people find their place within the body of Christ and growing in their relationship with Jesus. 


    Alex married his wife Samantha in 2008. Together they have four children; Adalena, Charlotte, Emerson, and Conley. Alex and his family all love being around people. In his spare time, Alex enjoys cooking and barbequing, drinking excellent coffee, reading, and playing any sort of game. 

    afoltz@redbrushcc.org


  • Jonathan Goodman

    Worship Minister

    Jonathan joined the RBCC staff in August of 2012 after completing his bachelor’s degree from St. Louis Christian College. Jonathan is married to his lovely wife Alyssa, and they now have 2 boys, Judah and Crosby. Jonathan has a heart for using music to worship the Lord, and also enjoys helping craft leaders and teams to fulfill that goal within the church. 

    jgoodman@redbrushcc.org


  • Ron Payne

    Pastoral Minister

  • Gary Barbee

    Family Ministry Minister

    Gary has served in student ministry for 30 years. He began his part-time youth ministry at Cornerstone Christian Church in Shiloh, IL and then continued to serve with them for 13 years. He then moved back to his hometown of Louisville to become the student minister at Red Brush Christian Church in January of 2007, where he continues to serve. Gary has always had a passion for raising up student leaders for the kingdom and helping them to see their true identity of being a child of God. 


    Gary met his beautiful wife Katie while they were both students at St. Louis Christian College. They have been married 29 years (August 1993) and they have 2 children, Drew and Sarah. Drew, a 2022 graduate of Lincoln Christian University, is currently serving as the student minister at Northpoint Church in Des Moines, IA. Drew married his best friend, Chloe (Dinardo) in July of 2022. Chloe, also a 2022 graduate of Lincoln Christian University, is now pursuing her law degree at Drake University. Gary and Katie’s
    daughter Sarah is a high school student who loves working with kids and anything to do with interior design. Her current plan is to attend Ozark Christian College to pursue a degree in Children’s Ministry. She is looking forward to what God has in store for her. 


    In his free time, Gary enjoys golfing, fishing, reading leadership books, roasting coffee beans, and
    cooking on his Green Mountain Smoker!

    gbarbee@redbrushcc.org


  • penny arnold

    Children's Minister

    Before coming to RBCC as Children's Minister, I spent 23 years in education. I joined the ministry team in 2019 and am currently in my fourth year of ministry. Besides spending my time with our Red Brush family and coordinating our children's ministry, I own and operate a Christmas tree farm and store. Between my ministry and my farm, I get to combine all of my favorite things and hobbies - teaching children, cooking and canning, creating programs and events, working with animals, and celebrating Christmas!

    parnold@redbrushcc.org


  • Lori Hosselton

    Operations Manager

    Before coming to RBCC as Operations Manager I spent 15 years running my own Bookkeeping Business.  I joined the team at RBCC in December 2018, which has been a true blessing and answer to prayer.  Besides serving at RBCC I still keep bookwork for the Family Farm.  In my spare time I love spending time with my Grandson Breck and quilting.


    lhosselton@redbrushcc.org

  • Courtney Davis

    Administrative Assistant

    Courtney is a Red Brush native, thru & thru. She grew up here her whole life, her dad, grandad & great-grandpa were elders, and her extended family still attends here. She had a brief, 6-month lapse in her Red Brush loyalty when she married her husband,

    Tim, who is a worship minister. Courtney helps him lead worship each Sunday at theirhome church, Bible Grove Christian Church. Thankfully, in March of 2004, the Administrative Assistant position opened up at Red Brush and Courtney jumped at the

    chance to take her dream job. Now, she enjoys the best of both worlds, with TWO church families! Courtney loves serving her RBCC family and knows pretty much everyone.

    Tim & Courtney have a very unique love story that started at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp when Courtney was a jr. high camper. The Davises will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in August of 2023. The uniqueness of their story continued thru

    the world of foster care and adoption, which God used to build their beautiful family. Their 3 little loves (Kylee, Khloe & Crawford) are amazing kids & they keep Tim & Courtney very busy.

    cdavis@redbrushcc.org


  • Kris Goodman

    Facilities Manager

    Kris began working at RBCC in September of 2014. In June of 2018 she began as the Facilities Manager. Kris considers it a privilege to help create a clean, comfortable and safe environment at RBCC.

    She and her husband Mark have lived in the Louisville community their entire life. Together they  have 3 grown children, Jonathan (wife Alyssa), Leah (husband Levi) and Luke. Aside from her children, Kris's greatest joy comes from spending time with her 3 grandsons, Judah, Crosby and Ellis. 

    kgoodman@redbrushcc.org