Mark began his ministry with us in September, 2004. Mark is a gifted preacher and has led churches to significant growth in previous ministries in Robinson, Illinois and Moweaqua, Illinois. His responsibilities include working with the elders and ministerial staff in providing Biblical and visionary leadership. Mark has held numerous revivals and led several seminars on church growth and church renewal. His lifetime passion has been to be a part of helping churches fulfill the mandate given by Christ to win others to Christ and to disciple them to maturity. Mark is married to Michelle and has two children, Tabitha and Joshua.

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 holds degrees from Warsaw Theological Seminary, a BA in Music and Composition from Lincoln Christian College, and most recently an MA in Worship Studies from Lincoln Christian Seminary. 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 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 Children's Worship for children two years old through third grade, "Extreme Wednesdays" mid-week ministry for children ages three years old through fourth grade, Vacation Bible School, and "Special Events and Family Events" for children ages three years old through fourth grade. Lori is married to Scott and they have two daughters, Alyssa and Abigail.

Naomi has been serving as Secretary since September 1999. She and her husband, Paul, have three grown children, Chadwick, Jennifer, and Rachel.

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, raised in the presence of the Lord.