Pastor Herb Shaffer and his wife Risa have been serving together in ministry for the past 30 years. They ministered in Canaseraga, NY for 20 years and have now been at First Wesleyan since August of 2010.  Pastor Herb grew up in Middleburg, PA and graduated from United Wesleyan College in 1985. He received his Master's in Christian Ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2000. Pastor Herb spends time listening to, praying for, and encouraging the people of First Wesleyan through life's struggles and celebrating each victory and joy. Pastor Herb and Risa have been married since 1985. Risa received her degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and works full time as an R.N. She is actively involved in the children's ministry and leads the women's monthly Bible study. Herb and Risa have three adult daughters who live in the Roanoke area with their husbands and children. They have two energetic grandsons who keep them active with their silly antics.

Pastor Robert Moore has served as Associate pastor at First Wesleyan Church since 2017, and has served in the Wesleyan Church for over 30 years. He was raised in Thomasville, NC and introduced to Jesus at the age of 12 during VBS.  He graduated from Southern Wesleyan University in 1985 with a BA in BIble and was ordained by the North Carolina East District of the Wesleyan Church in 1990. Pastor Robert loves teaching the Bible and discipleship. Robert and His wife, Debra, have been married since 1994.  Debra graduated from Houghton College (NY) with a Bachelor of Music degree in education in 1991. She has taught music in Bedford County Public Schools for nineteen years.  Debra ministers as FWC's music director and serves on the outreach committee. She loves camping, running, and playing the piano. Robert and Debra are proud parents of two adult children who work alongside them in ministry, Kari and Nathan. Nathan and Kari serve as part of the praise team and in the areas of technology and outreach. 

Kylee has been serving as the youth leader at First Wesleyan since 2012, and recently started a young adult ministry as well. She grew up in western New York and graduated in 2010 from Houghton College with a degree in Educational Ministries and a concentration in Youth Ministry. Kylee met her current husband, Josser at FWC, and they were married in August 2013. Josser, who came to U.S. from Honduras in 2001, assists Kylee in leading the youth and young adults and brings his own strengths and perspective to the ministry of FWC. They are both a part of the outreach committee, and assist with the tech team at the church. Kylee and Joe have a passion for encouraging young adults in living a fierce faith in a culture that provides many challenges and obstacles. They enjoy traveling and have made numerous trips to local and western National Parks to witness God's amazing creation.