Rev. Doug Short

Pastor

Pastor Doug earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Maryland and a Masters in Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. With his wife Michelle, Pastor Doug founded Fair Haven in 1997. God has blessed Doug and Michelle with two sons and one daughter. A true Shepard and Disciple of the Lord, he is blessed with a strong gift for delivering the Word. His powerful sermons and compassion for all, has touched many in the Middletown area.

Mike Bosky

Finance

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Michelle Short

Children's Church

Michelle earned a degree in Early Childhood Education from Catonsville College and has extensive experience in the care and nurture of children. She is the wife of our pastor, and the mother of three children. Michelle has a beautiful voice, which has given her a variety of opportunities to serve God and our congregation. She is currently in our praise band and is the ministry leader for the children's program. Her newest venture is working with the children's choir, giving our kids an opportunity to utilize their talents and gifts for God's glory!

Frank King

Elder

Frank was ordained as an elder of Fair Haven in 2001 and is also our Worship Leader. He is the loving husband of Debbie, father of four, and owns his own business- "Power King" which works on diesel boat engines. The founder of our Praise Band, Frank shares his gift of music with all on Sunday mornings in order to give the Praise Band and the congregation the opportunity to truly worship the Lord together.

Kirk Beshore

Home Groups

Kirk came to Fair Haven in the fall of ‘99; he accepted Christ and was baptized that December. The loyal husband of Joette and father of two, he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron. Kirk has felt God’s calling, and now leads our Home Group ministry. With his willingness to be obedient to the Lord’s Will, we pray his ministry will be successful!

Virginia Robinette

Greeting

Virginia became a Christian in March of '93 and was Baptized the following year. She came to Fair Haven in May '98, with her husband Tony. Always there on Sunday morning with a smile and hug for our members. As the Greeting Ministry Leader, Virginia is charged with making you feel like one of the family when you come to vist us.

Mike Cassel

Elder

Mike was ordained as an elder of Fair Haven in 2001. He is a graduate from Delaware State University with a B.S. in Accounting and is an Air Force veteran. A devoted husband and father of two, Mike is concentrating on being the “minister of compassion”, and our “prayer warrior”. He is also leading a weekly bible study.

Tony Robinette

Men's Accountability/Fellowship

Tony became a Christian in March of '93 and was Baptized the following year. Joining Fair Haven, with his wife Virginia, in May '98, he felt the need for the men in our church to come together in a group in order grow our relationships with the Lord and one another. With God and Pastor Doug's urging, Tony is now the Ministry Leader for Men's Accountability/Fellowship

Kristin Brackin

Nursery

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Rusty Brackin

Deacon

A life long resident of the Middletown / Odessa / Townsend area Rusty was elected Deacon in 2001. Always the first at service and the last to leave, he has a passion for giving his time and energy to Fairhaven and it’s members. A strong Christian who leads a Wednesday evening Home Group, Rusty is a Coast Guard veteran, with two children and is married to Kristin.

Howard Andrus

Youth

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Joette Beshore

Women's Fellowship

Joette joined Fair Haven, with her husband Kirk and their two children, in the fall of ’99. She became a Christian and was baptized in the spring of 2000. Joette is now a Registered Nurse after completing her studies at Ursuline. She realized the importance of fellowship among Christian women, and now leads this ministry.

Our Leaders