Andrew and Charity are both PKs (Pastors' Kids).  While still young, God put a desire for full-time ministry in their hearts. 

Before moving to Liberal, they were both actively involved in the children's ministries of LaMarsh Baptist Church in Mapleton, Illinois.  Andrew graduated from the Central Illinois Baptist College, a ministry of LaMarsh, in May of 2001, and he married Charity in June of 2001.

Andrew and Charity joined the ministry staff at FBC in June of 2001, where Andrew now serves as the Children’s Pastor and Assistant Pastor. They both greatly enjoy working with children of all ages and have dedicated their lives to making the gospel come alive in the hearts of kids.

The Linders have three children, Spencer, Faith, and Seth, and all three very full of life and energy.

In addition to their ministry at FBC, Andrew and Charity are "Bigs" as a part of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program, and Andrew is a member of the BBBS board of directors. He is also a part-time school bus driver.

In his time off, Andrew enjoys running, sports, and spending quality time with his family. Charity is a busy mother and Andrew’s right hand in many areas of ministry. She has a home day-care and enjoys scrap-booking, cooking, and spending time alone with her husband.

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