Lead Pastor | Rev. Damian Schoonmaker
Damian Schoonmaker was born in Minnesota but grew up in Sandwich, grandson of missionaries to India and grandson to an excavating company owner. Damian gained a strong work ethic from these pioneering grandparents, as well as his own parents who served in bi-vocational pastoral ministry in various places including Sandwich and North Falmouth.
After graduating from the University of Valley Forge, Damian married Shawna in 1997, a young assistant manager at a bank and deacon’s daughter at his parents’ church in Littleton, MA. Damian and Shawna served in several churches as youth pastors while walking the painful road of infertility. When all medical hope was lost over six years of treatment, Shawna experienced miraculous healing and their first son, Ethan, was born.
After having their second son, Caleb, the Lord transitioned them to lead pastor ministry, revitalizing four churches over the next fifteen years. After having one more child, Eliana, their family was complete, a great testimony to the healing power of God. Ethan and Caleb attend Regent University in Virginia Beach, and Ellie attends a local high school on the Cape.
The Schoonmakers came to pastor Faith Assembly of God in 2024. They look forward to pastoring the Cape Cod community at Faith Assembly of God for many years to come!
Director of Kiddie Kollege Early Learning Center | Sue Smith
Sue Smith serves as the Director of Kiddie Kollege, our church-affiliated early learning center. A dedicated member of Faith Assembly of God, Sue brings more than 48 years of experience as an educator to her role. She holds a Master’s degree in School Administration from the University of Southern Maine and has previously served as Head of School at institutions in both Maine and Massachusetts. Sue is deeply passionate about providing high-quality early childhood education that meets the needs of a diverse student population. She is committed to cultivating strong staff development, fostering nurturing learning environments, and strengthening connections between school, families, and the community. Sue has faithfully led Kiddie Kollege Early Learning Center since 2008, guiding the program with excellence, vision, and heart.
Faith Assembly of God Office Manager | Shawna Schoonmaker
Shawna Schoonmaker serves as the Office Manager at Faith Assembly of God, where she oversees church administration tasks and helps ensure the day-to-day ministry operations run smoothly. Known for her warm smile and nurturing spirit, Shawna brings a spirit of excellence and warmth to every task. Shawna is the wife of Pastor Damian Schoonmaker, and together they are committed to bringing the Gospel forth on Cape Cod and serving the church family with compassion and integrity. Shawna and Damian have been married and in ministry together for 28 years and share three children together, Ethan, Caleb, and Ellie.