Our Vision
As a church, our vision is that God will be glorified by everything we say and do, both in His church and in our lives throughout the week. Our mission is to make mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We believe that church is more than just a place to attend—it’s a family where you can grow spiritually, build meaningful relationships, and serve others for God’s glory.
Who We Are
Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-believing, Christ-centered church located in Hampshire, IL. We are committed to preaching and teaching the truth of God’s Word, worshiping together in spirit and truth, and equipping believers to live out their faith in daily life. Whether you are new to church or have been a believer for years, you’ll find a welcoming community where you can deepen your relationship with Christ.
Meet our Team
Larry Koontz
Senior Pastor
After several years of serving as a layperson, Larry Koontz became the children’s pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in 1998. In February of 2003, God called him to serve as Director of Neighborhood Bible Time.
Pastor Koontz now serves at Faithway Baptist Church as pastor. Larry and his wife, Nancy, have been married since 1984, and together they serve the community of Hampshire. They have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren.
John Perez
Assistant Pastor
John graduated from Bible college in 2017, the same year he married his wife, Elisabet. Together, they have faithfully served the Lord in various ministries. As the assistant pastor, John has a heart for making and maturing disciples, striving to help others grow in their faith and relationship with Christ.
Luke Moore
Intern
Daniel Campana
Intern
Our Ministries
Children & Teens
We partner with parents to guide children and teens in their faith through engaging Bible teaching, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Adult Bible Study & Discipleship
Our adult ministries provide structured Bible teaching, small group fellowship, and practical discipleship to encourage spiritual growth.
Missions & Outreach
Committed to the Great Commission, we actively support global missionaries and engage in local outreach to share the gospel.
What to Expect
How to Find Us
We are conveniently located in downtown Hampshire, situated across from the post office. You may park along any of the on-street parking around our building, or you can use the public parking lot next to the post office.
Service Times
Sunday School: 9 AM
Sunday Worship: 10 AM
Wednesday Prayer Meeting
and Bible Study: 6:30 PM
Service Styles
On Sunday mornings, you can join us in singing traditional hymns and choruses, as well as newer songs with a traditional style. The music is always followed by a clear, helpful, and encouraging message from God’s Word.
Plans for the Kids
For every service, we provide a nursery for babies 6 weeks to 3 years old. We also have a class for children 4 years through 5th grade for every service. All children’s ministries are staffed with friendly, trained, and qualified teachers and helpers. Click the links below to learn more about our Kids and Teens ministries!
Watch a Service
Our services are live-streamed directly to YouTube, and a recording of the service is uploaded after the livestream has ended. You can access both the livestream and the recordings via our YouTube channel.