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Charles Cline
Senior Minister
Email: charles(at)christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
Charles came to Central in August of 2008. He holds a B.A. in Christian Ministries and a M.A. in Practical Ministries from Cincinnati Christian University. Charles has a heart and passion for people to desire a relationship with Christ that transforms their lives. He enjoys reading, restoring vintage dirt bikes, landscaping and spending time with his family. He is married to Susan and they have four children.
 

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 Butch Ringwald
Discipleship Ministries
Email: butch(at)christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
Butch came to Central in April of 2001. He holds a B.A. in Preaching from Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN. His greatest desire is to introduce people to Jesus Christ and then together, grow to become totally committed and mature disciples of Jesus Christ. He enjoys canoeing, woodworking, computers, golf, motorcycles, reading and fishing. He is married to Dian and they have three children.
 

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Chad Kennedy
Student Ministries
Email: chad(at)christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
Chad Kennedy began his ministry with our youth in October 2003. Chad graduated from Great Lakes Christian College. The challenge of helping students grow in Christ keeps him focused in ministry. He likes the moment when the light bulb goes on for students. Chad is a sports enthusiast and enjoys golf, basketball and baseball. Chad and his wife Wendy have two sons.
 

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Evelyn Taylor
Director of Children's Ministries
Email: evelyn(at)christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
On October 20, 2003, Evelyn Taylor became the new Children's Director. Evelyn is a member of Central with a passion for children and teaching. She enjoys teaching children about God's love appreciating their unconditional love and the fresh innocence they bring when focusing on God. Evelyn is a talented lady enjoying gardening, cooking, arts and crafts and in particular painting. She and her husband Rob have two sons. 
 
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Tony Ross

Worship Minister
Email: worship (at) christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
Tony joined Central on February 7, 2010. Tony is a 2002 graduate of Lincoln Christian University with a B.A. in Music Ministry. In college Tony also focused on voice. He was the part time Music Minister at Georgetown, Illinois, First Church of Christ starting in June of 2000 and became the full time Music Minister in May of 2002, leading in traditional and contemporary services. Tony plays the acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, and trumpet. Tony has written and acted in skits and dramas.
 
Tony and his wife, Meghan, have two sons Landon and Simon.
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Executive Minister
Email: execmin (at) christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
Bill and his wife Martha have been active members of Central since 1982. He has been an elder since 1985 and started as the volunteer Executive Minister in 2008. Bill is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.  Bill and Martha have two daughters and five grandchildren. His favorite hobby is golfing.

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Debby Evans
Church Secretary
Email: debby(at)christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
Debby began work at Central as the Ministries Secretary in 1997, after nine years as the managing editor of a weekly newspaper. Debby served for seven years in this position. In June of 2004, Debby moved to the position of Church Secretary. Debby's jobs include publications, financial duties, and a variety of other jobs associated with the church. Debby lives in Flanagan, IL with her husband Larry. Debby and her husband are the parents of a son (at home) and a daughter (married and living in Streator). Debby and Larry have one granddaughter.
 

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Jessica Pastirik
Ministry Secretary
Email: jessica(at)christiscentral.com (replace the (at) with @)
After serving 11 years in the ministry at a non-profit child welfare agency, Jessica joined the office team in September 2004.  Her heart's desire is to continue in service for Christ, to be continually growing, encouraging others, and going wherever He leads.  Jessica and her husband, Michael have two children.
 
 
 
Central Church of Christ
2001 East Main Street
P.O. Box 535
Streator, IL  61364
Phone: 815-673-1581 
Fax: 815-673-1582