Who are We?
Mission: Love God, Love People (Matthew 22:36-40).
Vision: To equip God's people for the work of ministry and to send them out to go and make disciples in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, and the world (Ephesians 4:11-16).
Vision: To equip God's people for the work of ministry and to send them out to go and make disciples in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, and the world (Ephesians 4:11-16).
Our Team
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Pastor:
Jeremiah Graham joined Central's staff in December of 2019. He and his wife Nicole have four children, Emma, Jackson, Lucas, and Grace. Jeremiah is passionate about revitalizing the gospel message within the heart of the church and equipping believers for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:11-16). In his spare time he likes riding dirt bikes, skateboarding, hunting, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his family. Jeremiah serves as the lead pastor providing messages every Sunday and by leading our school year youth programs and activities. Secretary: Angela Conn serves under the title secretary but wears many hats here at Central. Angie is in charge of our Sunday Schools and Sunday morning media productions as well as our summer youth programs and activities and is a significant part of most of our events throughout the year. Angie has two children, Olivia and Ryan, with her husband Chris who is also one of our elders. Elders: Chris Conn enjoys hunting, fishing, mowing, and spending time with his family, Olivia and Ryan (children) and wife (Angela). Chris and his family are long time members of Central and its ministry. Eric Huddleston (right) is our head elder and a long time member of Central Christian Church. He enjoys spending his retirement at Rural King, making Kettle Corn, and not knowing a stranger. If you have been around Charleston for long you are likely to have met Eric once or twice! Eric and his wife Linda also enjoy serving at Central and spending time with their grandchildren. George Moody (Co-Treasurer) (left) was baptized into Christ March of 1967 at Central Christian Church. He joined the US Navy for 4 years and after his term of service joined the Norfolk and Western Railroad and his job took him all over the U.S. in 1995 George married his wife, Linda, and they had 4 children and now 4 grandchildren. George and Linda moved back here to Charleston in 2003. George has a great heart for staying in touch with the congregation here at Central Christian Church and deeply loves all who he meets. George uses his love for meeting people to drive a school bus here in Charleston meeting and bettering Charleston's students every day. Deacons and Board Members: Ron Pruett is another one of our board members. Ron is a retired veteran and has faithfully served at Central Christian Church for many years. Ron enjoys frequenting restaurants around town and spending time with his wife Libby. Jeremy Shafer is a lover of all things lego and science fiction. More importantly Jeremy and his wife Robin love Jesus and serving at Central Christian Church. Jeremy grew up attending Central and has a heart for seeing both tradition and new life breathed into the church. Jeremy serves by leading a small group, the church choir, and calendar committee. Jeremy and his wife Jim Arndt Kim Arndt (Co-Treasurer) |
Pastor Jeremiah Graham (Right) and Family
Angela Conn
Chris Conn (Center)
George Moody (Left) and Eric Huddleston (Right)
Ron Pruett (Right) and Libby (Spouse)
Jeremy Shafer (right) and spouse Robin
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What We Provide
At Central Christian we do things a little different. On top of our regular Sunday School (Sundays at 9:00am) and Worship Services (10:30am) we offer weekly bible studies, a kids K-5 Tuesday night weekday ministry (CYK5), free breakfasts every third Sunday of the month and many other community involved and church held events!
Want to see what were offering right now? Click here to go to our events page or scroll up to the events tab at the top of the page!
Want to see what were offering right now? Click here to go to our events page or scroll up to the events tab at the top of the page!
Location
915 W. Lincoln Ave. Charleston IL, 61920
History
Founded in 1963 Central Christian Church has been a part of the community for over 50 years. We aim to come alongside our community in whatever ways God has blessed us to be able to in order to help the growth and development of our community not only physically but spiritually. For fifty more years and beyond we seek to continue to grow, adapt, and move the gospel forward in Charleston Illinois and beyond.