FCF
Statement of Faith

Andy grew up in Boonsboro, MD

with his brothers Brian and Eric and 

parents, Susie and Marvin Ickes.

Marvin and Susie are charter members

of FCF and served faithfully until Susie’s

health declined. Andy and Robin

were married in 1987. Andy served in the

Marine Corps from1987 until 1992.    After his

tour with the Marines, he followed the Lord’s

calling on his life to enter ministry and attended Campbell University where he received his BA in Religion and Christian Ministries. He then received his MDIV and DMIN from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, while pastoring churches  in NC. The Lord has led them north, east, south and west.

 

​Andy has served the Lord bi-vocationally since 2014. He has pastored churches in PA and NY while working as a Supervisory Field Examiner for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2022, they found themselves back in MD/PA to help care for Susie. He retired from the VA in June 2025.

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Andy and Robin have 4 children. Corey is married to Ashlee and is a Pastor in North Carolina. Shelby and her husband Matt serve as missionaries in Poland. Baylee is married to Gavin, and they live in Vermont. Andy and Robin’s youngest, Carly, lives at home and is a hair stylist.

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Robin has worked in the school system as well as mental health care and assists Marvin and Andy with the care of Susie. She enjoys riding the motorcycle with Andy and spending precious time with their 7 grandkids.