Mike has served as the Discipleship Minister since January of 1999. His responsibilities include overseeing Central's "ministry system", small groups, Central's Christian Life Development Cycle, Family Night Adult Electives, Young Married's Ministry, and helping new members get plugged into the life of the Body. Mike received a Bachelor's degree from Lincoln Christian College in Christian Ministry in 1976. He has done graduate work at Cincinnati Christian Seminary, Lincoln Christian Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife Julie have three children, Joshua, Micah, and Nathan.

Wade began his ministry at Central in September of 2005. He has the privilege to serve in the area of Student Ministry, with his main responsibilities serving the 5th-6th grades through college age students. Wade matriculated from Lincoln Christian College with a BA in Preaching Ministry. He has attended Lincoln Christian Seminary as well. He is married to Kim and has 2 children, Andy & Abby.

Jan has been serving with Central Christian Church since January 2006.  He is a studio and live musician, music teacher, producer, composer, and arranger. Bass guitar is his first instrument. He also plays piano, accordion and acoustic guitar.  He holds degrees from Warsaw Theological Seminary, a BA in Music and Composition from Lincoln Christian University, and most recently an MA in Worship Studies also from Lincoln Christian University.  Before coming to CCC, he led many lives, including being co-founder and former bass player for GMB, the first full-time Christian band in communist Poland.  He has played in concert with Don Moen, Paul Baloche, Bob Fittsand Leon Patillo.  He is privileged to plan the weekend worship services and oversee everything that involves music and the arts, utilizing his passions for live music and compositions.  Jan has two daughters, Rebekah and Leah.

Lori, a native of Rockford, has been the part-time Children's Director since June of 2001. Her responsibilites include Pre-school Worship for 2yr. olds through Kindergarten children, “Extreme Wednesdays” mid-week ministry for pre-school age children (also assisting with 1^st-4^th grade), she helps over-see Vacation Bible School, coordinates “Special Events” and “Family Events,” and is the Director of the Creative Learning Center Pre-school. Lori is married to Scott and they have two daughters, Alyssa and Abigail.

 

Naomi has been serving as Secretary since September 1999.

Ellen has been working as a volunteer and paid, part-time secretary since 1989. She also volunteers her time on Tuesday mornings as the church bookkeeper. Ellen has four grown children, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, all raised in the presence of the Lord.