Thanks for contacting us about Eric.

Here is our response to your

inquiry about Erics employment at Fairfax Community Church.
Eric began attending Fairfax Community Church in 2003 after his
release from the
Fairfax Detention Center.

Eric began attending a recovery group at the church for men who
face similar life challenges. It was in this context that we became
aware of this personal history.
Eric was hired part time in July 2006 to provide computer
support. Over time this job expanded to full time hours.

At the time Eric joined our staff we jointly reached a number of

agreements:

We ensured Eric was in full compliance with the requirements of

his probation. While he was on probation, the probation officer
met with Eric at the church.
We established physical boundaries for Erics use of the building;
by his own initiation, Eric asked that he be restricted from areas
of childrens ministries and that his workspace be placed in a
space open and highly visible to the rest of the staff. An internet
filter was placed on all the churchs computers.
Our staff and lay leadership is fully informed of Erics personal
history; his story has been shared in some small group settings.
He shared his struggle at a weekend service a number of years
ago.

Erics current duties include:

Overseeing the mens groups for sexual addiction and chemical

dependence. He does countless hours of follow-up and is the goto person in the middle of the night for those who struggle in
this area. He only oversees the care of males over 18 years of
age.
He is uniquely qualified to provide ministerial support to men
who are suicidal, facing prison terms, or who have lost their
families due to their addictions. He speaks at other groups and
churches often telling his story.

Erics history enables him to minister to men who face rejection and
isolation elsewhere. This is why his title at FCC is Care Director.
Rod Stafford

Senior Pastor
Fairfax Community Church