Our Staff
Todd Lester
Pastor
Todd has served as the Pastor of Forks since 1998. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Georgetown College and a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Todd and his wife Kelly live in Frankfort with their three children, Isaiah, Sophie and Anne Katherine.
Shawn Sherwood
Associate Pastor for Music & Worship
Shawn has served as Associate Pastor at Forks since summer 2023. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Worship Studies from Liberty University and a Master of Music Education from Eastern Kentucky University. Shawn and his wife Kellie live in Lexington.
J.T. Coleman
Student Minister
J.T. has served as the Student Minister at Forks since July of 2022. J.T. has a Bachelor of Convergent Media from Morehead State University and Masters of Leadership & Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. J.T. and his wife Elaine live in Versailles.
Lee & Mary Rainwater
Recreation Director & Children's Ministry Director
Lee has served as the Recreation Director at Forks since January 2014. Lee has a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation from Asbury University and a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from the California University of Pennsylvania. Mary has served as the Children's Ministry Director at Forks since 2020. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Master's Degree in Learning and Behavior Disorders, and a Rank 1 Certification - Literacy Specialist, all from Asbury University. Mary is a full-time teacher in Jessamine County in addition to being our Children's Ministry Director. Lee and Mary live in Versailles and have two daughters, Lindsay and Ashley, and two sons, Caleb and Samuel.
Jessica Switzer
Office & Communications Director
Jessica has served at Forks since May of 2008 and is our Office & Communications Director. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Bible-Theology from Asbury University in Wilmore, KY. Jessica and her husband, Michael, live in Versailles.
Karen Sorrell
Staff Assistant
Karen has served as our Staff Assistant since November 2021. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University. Karen and her husband, Christian, live in Lexington, KY.