Meet Our Team
Since 1990, the Old Firehouse Community Center has been a place of diverse culture and immense philosophy. Standing on firm principles, while helping students of all skill level, age, and ability come to a balance of mind and body. At the OFCC, we strive to bring community and camaraderie within our walls.
John Hoffmaster
Founder & CEO
John began the ministry of OFCC in 1990. His love for the Black Oak community has been shown in his years of commitment to the people and his students. John aspires to accomplish the following three things:
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1) Fulfill the Great Commission by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, helping the lost to find Christ and helping believers grow in Christ-likeness, while becoming active members in a local church.
2) Fulfill the Great Commandment by loving God, loving each other and loving our neighbors. And in this love…
3) Preach the gospel of the kingdom, seeking to transform our community so that, more and more, it bears the marks of God’s coming kingdom.
During his tenure he has taught thousands of students, and led many of them to the loving grace of the Lord. John has always been ministry minded, and has used martial arts as an avenue to share the gospel. As John has persued other avenues of spreading God's word, he has taken a step back from full time teaching at OFCC.
John is married to his lovely wife Pam, and they reside in Schererville, Indiana. John and Pam have been blessed with two children and many grandchildren.
Johnny Hunter
Director of Facilities
Martial Arts Coordinator
Johnny has been involved with the OFCC for more than 10 years. His ability to coordinate with other martial art schools and introduce variety to the OFCC is unmatched. As the Director of Facilitates, Johnny's wisdom and expertise leads us to clean and safe spaces for all of our students, as well as accommodates the ever changing needs for new equipment.
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Johnny has worked in providing security in a variety of settings. He has worked both armed and unarmed security roles. Johnny has trained in a variety of martial arts at OFCC as well as other schools, and is an expert it combat style training.
Rebecca Conners
Director of Communications
Distance Instructor
Rebecca was raised in Gary Indiana, and graduated from Calumet High School in 2008. She participated in various curricular and extracurricular activities including band, choir, theater, and martial arts. Rebecca earned her 1st degree black belt under the teaching of Mr. John Hoffmaster at the Old Firehouse. Rebecca has studied various martial arts, including weapons, her favorite, escrima.
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Rebecca resides in Charlottesville, Virginia, but manages communications and HR for the OFCC. She visits several times per year.
