Chuck Coleman
Senior Pastor
chuck@cccolumbus.org 

Pastor Chuck began as interim pastor in June, 1994. In September of 1995, he accepted the permanent role of Senior Pastor. His ministry includes preaching and teaching, oversight of ministries and staff, and ongoing work with the Board of Elders. Pastor Chuck is a graduate of Asbury College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and completed his doctorate through Northwest Graduate School of Ministry. He and his wife, Emily, have two sons, Adam and Alex.

Rodney Lucas
Director of Operations
rodney@cccolumbus.org

Rodney began attending CCC in November 1999.  In August 2007 he became the Director of Operations; his areas of responsibilities include H.R. function, Finance and the day-to-day administrative function of the church.  Rodney was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia.  In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing and just about all sports.   He is especially fond of a day on the links.   He is a graduate of Thornhill University with a degree in Business Administration.   He and his wife, Denise, have one son, Michael.

Scott Hundley
Director of Counseling and Community
scott@cccolumbus.org 

After working in the Bartholomew County Court System for nearly 20 years, Scott joined the CCC staff in June of 2004 as Director of Counseling and Community. Scott provides counseling for couples, families and individuals and has developed a lay counseling ministry for the church. Scott's additional responsibilities include overseeing the Small Group ministry and the Focus Support groups of CCC. Scott is a graduate of Milligan College and received his Masters Degree at Louisville Bible College and BCCC (Board Certified Christian Counseling) through American Association of Christian Counselors. Scott and his wife, Penny, have three daughters Paige, Chloe and Grace.

  Dana Fisher
  Counselor
  danafisher@comcast.net 

Dana began attending CCC in June 2001.  In May 2007, she began working as a counselor focusing on women and teens and facilitating focus support groups for victims of trauma.  Her previous work experience includes working with children and teens in the justice system, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and victims/survivors of domestic violence and trauma.  Dana received her Master’s Degree in counseling at Ball State University and her BCCC (Board Certified Christian Counseling) through American Association of Christian Counselors.  She and her husband, Mark, have 2 children, Michael and Michaela.

Jill Friedersdorf
Director of Worship Ministries
jill@cccolumbus.org 

Jill and her family began attending CCC in 1994 and serving with the Worship Ministry at that time. She played piano and keyboard, directed the choir, assisted in the development of children's and youth musicals, and various special music ministries. In June of 2001, Jill became the Director of Worship Ministries. She oversees the music, drama, and multi-media presentations. Jill attended Purdue University. She and her husband, David, have four daughters: Karah, Kelley, Kim, who is married to Brian Shewmaker, and Kristi, who is married to Mike Conrad, and three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jacob, and Joshua Conrad.

Gary Garber
Director of Youth Ministry
gary@cccolumbus.org

Gary (aka "Biggie G") and his family began attending CCC in January 2000.  He began serving in the youth ministry as a volunteer in 2002.  In March of 2006, he assumed the position of Director of Youth Ministries, along with his wife Debbie.  Shortly after, in June, this became a permanent position for Gary.  He works with several key areas of ministry within the church to coordinate ministries directly affecting the middle school and high school youth, and college age young adults, in our congregation.  He and his family have resided in Columbus since 1992.  Gary and his wife, Debbie, have three children, Nicole, (who is recently married to Bob Witt), Grant and Sydnie.

Katie joined the CCC Children's Ministry staff in 2006.  She is excited about providing a safe and loving environment in which very young children can begin to know Jesus.  Prior to moving to Columbus, she served as director of Nursery Ministry at her church in Plymouth, Michigan for five years.  Katie graduated with a B.A. in English from Virginia Tech and is currently studying Children's and Family Ministry at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN.  She and her husband, Rick, have two daughters, Hannah and Erin.

Wendy began serving with the CCC Children's Ministry in 1995.  She joined the staff of CCC in 2006.  Her passion for ministry is to provide an environment that invites children to grow spiritually through solid Bible teaching.  She also seeks to provide encouragement and training for children's leadership -- helping leaders serve effectively and within their personal areas of spiritual giftedness.  She received her B.S. in elementary education in 1988 from Southern Illinois University.  She and her husband, Mark, have three sons:  Jacob, Jordan, and Jonathan.

Larry Bledsoe
Custodian