Staff & Leadership

The staff and leadership here at Forest Park is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for everyone in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out by sending an email or calling our church office to speak with them.

  • Ken White

    Lead Pastor

    Ken has been in pastoral ministry for 26 years.  He and his wonderful wife Marcia have two great sons, Jonathan (age 29) and Jesse (age 25).  Ken grew up in the Muskegon area attending Nelson School as well as Orchard View Schools.  He is called to serve the church as a pastor, and he loves the Lord.

  • Justin Saxton

    Pastor of Student Ministries

    Justin began his ministry at Forest Park in January of 2014. He and his wife, Melissa, have four awesome children, Jake, Addie, Natalie & Jillian.  Justin is a graduate of North Park University and seminary and has been working in student ministry for over 15 years.   He enjoys encouraging people in their relationship with God and seeing them take new steps of faith.

  • Larry Bush

    Pastor of Congregational Care

    Larry works part time here at Forest Park with our Adult Ministries.  He actively cares for and encourages our senior adults by making hospital and in-home visits as well as leading the Morning Star Bible Study on Thursday mornings.  He is also very active in Raceway Ministries and is the pastor at Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI.  So if you are out at the racetrack on Saturday evening look him up!  Larry has a wonderful wife, Marilyn, and five adult children.


  • Luke Austin

    Pastor of Worship Arts

    Luke and his fantastic family came to Forest Park from Texas mid 2014.  He was raised in Texas so adjusting to Michigan's climate was quite an adventure!  Luke began his career in Worship Ministries by age 10 playing at his church where his father was a worship leader.  He plays piano, guitar and drums and has a Master's Degree in Church Music.  He and his wife, Hailey, have six great children.  

  • Alaina Carpenter

    Director of Children's Ministry

    Alaina grew up on the Eastern side of the state, in Clarkston, Michigan. After moving to Pennsylvania to complete a degree in Elementary Education, she went on to teach second grade in Delaware. Alaina is thrilled to be back in Michigan and excited by the opportunity to serve the children and families at Forest Park. Alaina loves to sing and play piano, and when she’s not at church, you could find her curled up enjoying a good book, or enjoying the awesome Michigan outdoors with her husband Heath, and dog, Mae. 

  • Joe Richards

    Facilities Manager

    Joe started work here recently, overlapping a few days with John to learn "the ropes".  He previously owned and operated Complete Lawn Care for 18 years.  Joe is married to Amy, and they have a beautiful young family.  He is an active member of Gateway Church in Ferrysburg and a lifelong resident of the area.  Please stop in and welcome Joe to FPCC!

  • Lisa Recknagel

    Church Administrator

    Lisa and her husband, Troy, are both life-long Muskegon residents! They have been married for 30 years and have been members of Forest Park for longer than that, so she is thrilled to take on this position as Church Administrator. Her thoughtful nature paired with organizational genius makes her a perfect fit for this position. Lisa and Troy have three children, Josh (& Danielle), Sara, and Sophie, and a special foster grandson!