Pastor Ron Thiessen, his wife Beth, and their two children, Zachary and Julianne, came to Faith Free in August 2004.  Pastor Ron is the 3rd pastor of Faith Free following Jim Isaacson, and Don Johns.  They moved here from the Chicago area where Ron was an Associate pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship.  Ron has a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia International Univeristy, and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. 

Beth is an RN and works in that capacity for a corporation in Missoula.  Beth grew up in the Chicago, Illinois area.  Ron was born and raised in Japan where his parents were missionaries.  Ron enjoys reading, playing drums, and riding his motorcycle in the beautiful Rockys.  Beth enjoys crafts, and keeping her family organized when she is not working.