Pastors

Simon Faries

Simon grew up mostly in Clearwater, Fl, and decided to follow Christ and be baptized when he was 13. He attended Asbury University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Communication in 2000. He received his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in 2018 after following the Lord’s call into ministry. He has served in associate/worship pastoral roles for the past 10 years. He came to Calvary Bible Church in 2024 and served as Worship Pastor until he stepped into Interim Lead Pastor role in June 2026. He has been married to Julia for 20 years and they have 2 daughters.

Interim Lead Pastor

Jon Kealey

Jon grew up in Joliet, Illinois and first came to faith in middle school. Jon graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry in 2022. He is also currently in the process of completing his Master of Divinity through Liberty University. Jon has worked as the youth pastor at Calvary since 2022 and is passionate about seeing young people find their identity in Christ. Jon married his wife, Claire, in June of 2026 and they have enjoyed every moment of doing youth ministry together. In his free time, Jon loves to play board games, drink americanos, and lose to Claire in pickleball.

Student Ministries Pastor