Meet the Team
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DENNIS & HANNAH FOUNTAIN
DENNIS - SENIOR PASTOR
HANNAH - LADIES MINISTRIESDennis and his wife, Hannah, moved to Moses Lake in March 2011 to establish Moses Lake Baptist Church. Since then, Pastor Dennis has dedicated himself to serving the people of Moses Lake and neighboring communities, encouraging believers to grow in their relationship with God and sharing the hope of Jesus with the world. He also serves as a chaplain for the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, supporting first responders and their families. Hannah is actively involved in many ministries within the church, especially leading the ladies' ministry. An accomplished artist, she owns "The Drip," an art gallery in downtown Moses Lake. Dennis and Hannah are blessed with three wonderful children, and together, they are committed to leading by example and raising their family to love and serve God.
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ROBERT & BETH ELLIOTT
ROBERT - STUDENT MINISTRIES PASTOR / MEDIA
BETH - ACCOUNTING / NURSERY / PRINTRobert and Beth both grew up in California and moved to Moses Lake shortly after getting married in 2013. Since then, they have been faithfully serving at Moses Lake Baptist Church. Robert is the Student Ministries Pastor, leading and mentoring the teens, assisting with Clubhouse Kids, and managing the church’s media and creative efforts. For nearly a decade, Beth served as our Office Administrator; she has recently transitioned to focus on their four wonderful children, but continues to support the church from home by overseeing accounting, print projects, and nursery team. Together, Robert and Beth are dedicated to building up the church community and sharing God’s love with others.
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CARLOS & ABY FARIAS
CHILDREN’S & OUTREACH PASTOR
Carlos grew up in Moses Lake and began attending Moses Lake Baptist Church in 2015, where he came to know Christ, was baptized, and received discipleship before feeling called to ministry. After graduating high school in 2016, he attended West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, CA, where he graduated in 2020. That same year, Carlos returned to Moses Lake Baptist to serve as an Assistant Pastor, overseeing the Clubhouse Kids and Outreach ministries. In May 2023, Carlos married Aby, who actively serves alongside him in the children’s ministry and plays the cajon on the worship team. Aby also works with students in the local elementary school district, sharing her heart for serving families and children both in the church and the community.
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NOAH & MERCEDES GALES
MUSIC DIRECTOR / PRODUCTION TEAM
Noah and his wife Mercedes began attending MLBC after they got married in 2020, and have been an integral part of the music ministry ever since. Noah leads the production team, bringing fresh ideas and energy to every project. He has a passion for studying the Bible, learning new instruments, and producing original music. Mercedes shares his love for music and serves through her singing, while also enjoying cooking and home projects. Together, they bring creativity and dedication to the church family, using their talents to serve and inspire others.
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JUDY FOUNTAIN
CHURCH SECRETARY
Judy Judy has devoted over 50 years to ministry, faithfully serving alongside her late husband, Denny. Together, they planted a church in Colorado, pastored at Greeley Baptist Temple for 15 years, and then at Lakewood Baptist Temple for another 15 years. In 2016, they moved to Moses Lake to support their son, Pastor Dennis, and became integral to Moses Lake Baptist Church, where Denny enjoyed leading the “recycled teens” ministry.
After a courageous journey with cancer, which he overcame five times, Denny went home to be with the Lord in October 2021. Judy now carries on their legacy, serving as the heart and soul of the church office. She is invaluable to our team, lending her gifts and warmth to nearly every area of ministry at MLBC.
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MICHAEL & LYNEA PETRICK
CONNECTIONS AND DISCIPLESHIP COORINATOR
Michael and Lynea Petrick joined Moses Lake Baptist Church in fall 2023 after serving at Harbor Baptist Church in Florida, where they assisted the pastor and led in teaching, music, and ministry coordination. Both grew up in ministry families, gaining experience in evangelism and supporting church plants across North America. They graduated from Faith Bible Institute with a three-year Biblical studies degree and married in 2019. They are now parents to two young daughters.
With a deep passion for encouraging others in their faith, the Petricks strive to inspire love for Jesus in their home, church, and community. Lynea has experience counseling young women at a crisis pregnancy center and teaching English in Fiji. She serves on the worship team and helps with nursery administration. Michael oversees church communications, music, and discipleship ministries, focusing on building a strong and engaged faith community.