 Tony RossCreative Arts Minister CreativeArts@centrallive.net Tony joined Central on February 7, 2010. Tony is a 2002 graduate of Lincoln Christian University with a B.A. in Music Ministry. 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. He and his wife, Meghan, have two sons, Landon and Simon. Some Favorites: Playing the guitar, having epic lightsaber battles with his two sons, and watching movies. |
 Jessica PastirikDirector of Involvement & Outreach Ministries Involvement@centrallive.net After serving 11 years in the ministry at a non-profit child welfare agency, Jessica joined the office team in September of 2004. Her heart’s desire is to continue in service for Christ, to be continually growing, encouraging others, and going wherever He leads. Beginning October 1, 2011, Jessica moved into the position of Director of Involvement & Outreach Ministries. Jessica and her husband, Michael, have a daughter and a son. Some Favorites: Macaroons, Le Creuset, hosting her small group, and spending time with family. |
 Chelsea DavisChildren’s Minister Children@centrallive.net Chelsea has been attending Central since 2001 and joined the staff in July 2016. She is a 2010 graduate of Lincoln Christian University with a B.A. in Intercultural Studies with a focus in Children’s Ministry. Chelsea has travelled the world doing cross-cultural ministry work and loves going on mission trips. Some Favorites: Animals, ice cream, fishing, trying new restaurants, hanging out with friends and family, and going to Chicago. |
 Rico DiazStudent Minister Youth@centrallive.net Rico began serving at Central in December of 2016. He has been a member of the church since January of 2014. Rico serves as the Director of Student Ministries. His vision for Central Students is to cultivate a community of young people who don’t just know about God, but know him intimately. From the overflow of their transformed hearts would come acts of service, Students putting their faith into action. Rico has been married since 2011 to his wife Ashley. They have 3 children. Reece, Graham and Glorie. Some Favorites: Hanging out with friends, playing card games, watching baseball and football, breakfast foods and dancing. |
 Debby EvansOffice Manager OfficeManager@centrallive.net Debby has been serving at Central since 1997. She was originally the Ministries Secretary, until 2004 when she became the Church Office Manager. She is the point person for ensuring the efficient and effective function of our church office. She supports Central’s ministry by performing secretarial, administrative, and office management duties. She is the former editor of a weekly newspaper in Flanagan, where she lives with her husband, Larry. They have a daughter, Mary (Jim) Ashlock, and a son Mike (Kaitlyn) Evans, and two grandchildren. Some Favorites: Playing the flute in the Pontiac Municipal Band, sewing and reading. |
 Julie HappoldMinistry/Financial Secretary FinancialSecretary@centrallive.net Julie has been on staff at Central Church of Christ since March 2010. She serves in the main office as the Financial Secretary and has the pleasure of overseeing the church financial processes and assisting the ministerial staff to support ministry efforts. Julie has volunteered in many different ministries at Central during her lifetime, spending a lot of time in the Children’s department. Julie and her husband, Rob, were married in 1996. They live in Streator and enjoy spending time with their son. Some Favorites: Spending time with family and friends, watching movies, color Purple, listening to WBGL radio station, fiesta nachos, pizza, and popcorn. |
