David Baker
Media & Livestream Producer
David joined our staff in September of 2019 to help produce, record, and upload Sunday Sermons and additional series for our church. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors in Computer Information Technology. He loves being able to use his skills and knowledge to share the Good News of the Kingdom!
Favorite road trip snack:
Beef Jerky
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew:
I wanted to own a grocery store where all the listed prices included the sales taxes.
Favorite coffeehouse beverage:
Lavender Latte
Podcasts you love:
Bible Project Podcast
Larry Bledsoe
Custodian
Larry has been around ever since the beginning... of the church that is. He has loved serving at CCC since 1992, but officially came on staff as a Custodian in 2004 where he helps take care of the grounds and the building. One of his favorite things to do at CCC is invest in the Children's Worship team and helping them become worship leaders.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
I learned guitar at 45 years old.
What's the oldest piece of clothing you still wear?
Army Jacket from 1971
Favorite coffeehouse beverage?
Carmel Frappe
Dana Bowling
Counselor
Dana has served as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Community Downtown since 2009. She provides individual counseling to women and children as well as clinical supervision of intern students. One of her favorite things is to watch people change and grow as they learn to see themselves and their circumstances through God's truth rather than the Satan's lies. Her previous work experience includes working with youth in the justice system, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and victims/survivors of domestic violence and trauma. Dana is married to Shane and has three adult step-children: Scott (and his wife Dania), Sarah, and Derek.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up:
I wanted to be a professor at Gallaudet University (premier college for individuals who were deaf or hard of hearing).
Biggest pet peeve:
When pillows are not arranged in a neat and organized fashion.
Something you love to do:
I love to grow flowers and make floral arrangement to give others. I always wanted to work in a floral shop.
Describe yourself by mashing up two characters:
Mr. Miyagi meets Mrs. Doubtfire
Emily Clark
Administrative Assistant
Emily has served as one of the Administrative Assistants since August of 2022. She works closely with Wendy Foster & Melissa Teo in our Communications and Connections area. She is a graduate Ball State University where her focus was on Family Studies. She and her husband Michael have 3 children: Makenzie, Jace, and Allie.
What's one of your favorite family traditions?
Spending Summers at Lake Cumberland
Favorite coffeehouse beverage:
White Mocha
Where's your happy place?
The Beach
Podcasts you love:
Knowing Faith and Risen Motherhood
Keri Combs
Little Seeds Coordinator
Keri has been on staff since 2013 and currently serves as our Little Seeds Coordinator. She loves being a small part of what God is doing in the lives of kids and families at the CCC. When a child accepts Christ, or when a child hears a story from the Bible for the first time, she is ecstatic! When she is not here at the church, you can usually find her spending time with her husband, Steve, and her four children: Matthew, Anna, Ellie, and Megan.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up:
I always wanted to be a mom and a teacher.
Tell us one of your childhood memories:
I remember as a child spending time with my grandparents. A highlight was when my grandparents came to know the Lord.
Best advice you ever received:
Someone once told me that when people are the hardest to love is when they need to be loved the most.
Biggest pet peeve:
When people chew with their mouth open and I can hear them chewing.
Melanie Davis
Office Administrative Assistant
Melanie serves as an Office Administrative Assistant. She serves our staff, members, and visitors who enter or call the church office. She is a graduate of Liberty University where she obtained a Bachelor's in Public Health. She has been married to her husband, Austin, since 2010. Together, they have 3 children: Faye, Lucy, and Clara.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
Before I met my husband I had been to about 3 states and voted "most likely to never leave Virginia(my home state)". Together, in our 14 years, we have traveled to over half of the 50 states and moved to this beautiful state of Indiana :-)
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to be outside with my family or be alone reading a book.
Funniest/worst vacation memory:
Ask me about Belize....yikes
What is something that is still on your bucket list:
To visit our best friends who are Tribal Church planters in Papua New Guinea.
Everett Dolphin
Custodian
Daniel Douglas
Director of Student Community
Daniel came on staff in 2021 and serves as our Director of Student Community. He and his wife, Hope, are graduates of Cedarville University and have been married since 2017. Daniel is passionate about teaching and equipping students to be followers of Jesus. Oh yeah, he is also passionate about anything disc golf and working out.
Where's your happy place?
Camp Barakel, where I grew up!
What is something that is still on your bucket list:
Go to Hawaii
Favorite coffeehouse beverage?
V60 Pour over
If you could only watch on movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Marcella Edwards
Counselor
Marcella joined our staff as a Mental Health Counselor in August of 2023. She provides counseling through Community Downtown (CDT) and loves helping others through God and His Word. Marcella and her husband, Vincent, have three children: Liam, Emmett, and Emile.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
I am a mother of twin boys. There are several twins on my mom's side of the family, but in the last 45 years, nobody has given birth to twins on either side of my family. I thought it was very unique to be the 3rd one in my family to have twins after 4 decades.
Favorite road trip snack:
Chips and Iced Green Tea
Worst vacation memory
When we went to visit my uncle in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, we got hit by a hurricane the day after we arrived.
Why do you love your job?
I love to help and serve others. As one of my purposes in this world is to help others unconditionally. As Galatians 6:2 says, "Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Luke Erb
Associate Pastor
Luke serves as CCC's Associate Pastor. He is responsible for all things Discipleship and Groups at the church. Luke is originally from Brazil... Not the country, but the town in Indiana. He loves to spend time with his wife, Billie, and his four children, Lachlan, Cyrus, Neorah and Galina. He is also an avid reader and active outdoorsman.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
Playing soccer.
Worst vacation memory:
Breaking my leg on Sabbatical.
Favorite coffeehouse beverage?
Americano
If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?
Moses
Frank Escoto
Pastor of Hispanic Community
Frank is CCC's Pastor of Hispanic Ministry. In 1985, he became a member of Iglesia Biblica del Señor Jesucristo (IBSJ), where he attended the Spurgeon Seminary, after completing his master’s degree in youth health and becoming a Doctor of Medicine. Frank served as a deacon at his church in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and directed the Emergency Medical and Disasters Ministry, until he moved to the United States in 2006. He is married to Mirna and has three kids: Francell (married to Timothy), Claudia and Josue (married to Paola). They also have 3 grandkids, Timothy, Adelle, and Mia.
Wendy Foster
Director of Administration & Connections
Wendy serves as our Director of Administration and Connections. She ensures connections and streamlines communication through the CCC body. Wendy served as Director of Children’s Ministries from 2006-2011. She returned to staff in 2021 to serve in her current role. Wendy holds a Masters in Education, Supervision, and Administration from Ball State University. Outside of the office, Wendy loves to spend time with her husband, Mark, and her five children: Jacob, Jordan, Jonathan, Dyana, and Yana.
Tell us one of your favorite childhood memories:
Weekend trips to the lake where we would camp, ski, fish, and sit by the all-day campfire.
Favorite Bible verse or Bible passage:
James 1:2-3
Something you love to do:
Coffee with Friends
Where's your happy place?
Quiet woods in early Fall near creek bed or stream.
If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?
Anne Graham Lotz
Emily Gloeckner
Director of Early Childhood Ministry
Emily has been serving as CCC's Director of Early Childhood Ministry since 2008. She helps run and oversee the nursery and preschoolers programs at the church. Emily proudly graduated from THE Purdue University with a degree in Interior Design. Emily and her husband, Paul, have two adult children, Sarah and Rachel.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
I'm photosensitive which means I generally sneeze going from a dark space to light space.
Favorite road trip snack:
Monster cookies which are loaded with chocolate chips, M&M's, peanut butter!
Where's your happy place?
Playing board games with my family.
First album I ever purchased:
Shawn Cassidy
Kaylin Hogan
Elementary Coordinator
Kaylin joined our staff in 2024 and currently serves as our Elementary Coordinator. She coordinates the Sunday morning function of the 2nd/3rd-grade classroom and assists with all elementary programming. She is married to Nick and together they have three children: Lily, Iris, and Ivy. She loves that her job allows her to encourage kids and their families, answer unexpectedly brilliant questions, and watch small seeds of knowledge become full-grown faith in Jesus.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A ballet dancer or an architect.
What are some of your favorite books?
The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, historically accurate fiction set in the 19th-early 20th century.
Best advice you've ever received:
Someone once told me that the people who are hardest to love are when they need to be loved the most.
What's your favorite joke to tell?
No particular joke but puns, all the puns.
Scott Hundley
Director of Community Downtown
Scott is our Board Certified Christian Counselor and Pastoral Counselor. From day to day he provides leadership for a team of mental health therapists, counselors, volunteers and coaches who serve the community. Scott also provides oversight of support group services. His passion is helping couples and individuals find restoration while equipping others to do the same. Scott and his wife, Penny, have three daughters: Paige, Chloe, and Grace.
Reality show you'd want to be on:
Amazing Race
Biggest pet peeve:
I lose my mind when people scrape their teeth on a fork
When people look at you, they would never guess:
I sang lead in college for a band called “Painful Itch”
Podcasts you love:
Matthias Barker Podcast (I’m required to say that)
Brenda King
Administrative Assistant
Brenda joined our staff in July of 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. She works closely with Wendy Foster & Melissa Teo in our Communications and Connections area. Brenda graduated from Indiana University with a BS Physical Therapy & MS Athletic Training. In her spare time, she loves to read books, drink lattes, and tend her garden.
Favorite road trip snack:
Trail Mix
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up:
A Nurse
What is something that is still on your bucket list:
Visiting all of the National Parks
Justin King
Groups Coordinator
Justin serves as CCC's Groups Coordinator. He desires to support, encourage, and equip families and individuals to thrive in Christ within the context of group life. Justine loves to spend time with his wife, Amara, and their three children, Zoe, Mason, and Faerynn. If you know Justin, you know he has a passion for connection and developing relationships. Come say hi to him on a Sunday Morning!
Favorite road trip snack:
Teriyaki Beef Jerky.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
I love to sing!
The best thing you cook:
Assorted Grilled Meats
What's your favorite joke to tell?
What is a chicken's favorite brand of shoe? Ree-BOK!!
Mike Mantooth
Lead Pastor
As CCC's Lead Pastor, Mike considers it an incredible opportunity to serve both the staff and the growing gathering of people who call CCC home. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Alyssa, and their four children, Fisher, Olive, Sophia, and Everly. Mike’s desire is for people to know and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mike is a proud Texan and holds a Masters of Divinity from Baylor University.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
Alyssa and I have lived in Guatemala and Peru
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up:
Professional Baseball Player
Tell us one of your childhood memories:
I loved going fishing with my dad on the pier in Galveston and on vacation with my family.
Biggest pet peeve:
Rain on my glasses
Phil Miles
Director of Operations
Phil is CCC's Director of Operations. From campus maintenance and construction to finances and human resources, Phil keeps the church running and thriving. He joined our staff in 2024 and loves serving the Kingdom of God! He is married to his wife, Mary, and together they have two sons, John and Jared.
Tell us one of your childhood memories:
My grandpa taking me and my brother to CERAland in the Chevy convertible that I now own.
Where's your happy place?
Driving my Chevy convertible with Mary by my side
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grow up:
Police Officer
Something you love to do:
Outdoor grilling
Tim Nading
Custodian
Tim is one of CCC's Custodians. He joined our team back in May of 2013. In the late 2000's, his brother helped lead him back to Christ after growing up in the church. CCC is his favorite place to be. For him, he feels the presence of God and the love of others right here in our church.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grow up:
Airline Pilot
Best advice you've ever received:
Don't give advice unless you're ask for it.
Favorite Bible verse or Bible passage:
Philippians 4:6
Where's your happy place:
The Church
Aimee Nguyen
Early Childhood Coordinator
Aimee has been serving as CCC's Preschool Coordinator since 2016. She loves working with the sweet kiddos and alongside the other ladies in children's ministry. Family is super important to her! She loves with her husband, Toan, and kids: Austin, Allan Joshua, Alie, and Ashton.
Favorite road trip snack:
Combos
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up:
Dolphin Trainer
Best advice you've ever received:
Pick your battles
What's a silly thing that creeps you out?
Clowns
Brittany Perez
Counselor
Brittany joined our staff as Licensed Mental Health Counselor in April 2020. She provides counseling through Community Downtown (CDT) that allows people to heal and grow into who God created them to be. Her and her husband, Michael, stay busy parenting their three children, Samuel, Gabriel, and Olivia, as well as being foster parents.
Tell us something funny about you:
I like to sneeze.
Something you love to do:
Take naps all snuggled up in my bed
What are some of your favorite books?
Brene Brown - Atlas of the Heart
John Townsend - Boundaries
Sharon Brown - Sensible Shoes series
Favorite coffeehouse beverage?
Cold brew with sweet cream foam
Erica Perry
Office Coordinator at Community Downtown
Erica serves as the Office Coordinator of Community Downtown (CDT). She coordinates and manages the office of Community Downtown and other related ministries. She loves working in a faith-based environment around people who care and are hopeful to help others. She is married to her husband, Mack, and has six children: Alec, Jack, Lillian, Emma, Blaine, and Trinity.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
I love to skydive and scuba dive.
Something you love to do:
Crossfit
Where's your happy place?
Early morning hours when the sun isn't up yet, being alone with God.
If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?
Robin Williams
Hannah Poore
Director of Elementary Ministry
Hannah currently serves as our Director of Elementary Ministry. She plans and organize activities for elementary students both on Sunday mornings and at our preteen events. When she is not busy here at CCC, she can be found spending time with her husband, Tom, her two kids, Abby & Joel, and taking care of foster children. Fun fact, she graduated from THE Cedarville University in 2012, with a BA in Elementary Education and Special Education.
Tell us something funny/quirky about you:
I like to sort my candy by color before eating it.
Favorite Bible verse or Bible passage:
John 16:33
Where's your happy place?
Linwood Park in Vermilion Ohio
What is something that is still on your bucket list:
Visit all 50 states
Jennifer Poueriet
Early Childhood Coordinator
Jennifer serves in the Kids Community as the Early Childhood Coordinator. She oversees and plan the lessons for the Crawlers, Walkers and Explorers rooms which are the infant to 2 year old classes. One thing she loves about her job is being able to plant the seed of God’s word in little children’s lives. She is married to her husband, Pablo, and they have two kids, Lucas and Oliver.
Tell us an interesting fact about you:
I am from the Dominican Republic, but have lived in Columbus for 10 years.
Tell us something funny/quirky about you:
I am super forgetful and my classmates used to call me Dory from the movie “Finding Nemo”.
Favorite Bible verse or Bible passage:
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19
Something you love to do:
Decorate for events, crafts or anything artsy.
Sara Simmons
Elementary Coordinator
Sara joined our staff in 2024 and currently serves as our Elementary Coordinator. She coordinates the Kindergarten and 1st Grade classrooms on Sunday mornings and assists with the planning and organizing of elementary events. She is married to Matt and together they have four children: Aaron, Olivia, Isaac, and Eli. Sara is a graduate of IUPUC with a degree in Elementary Education. She loves working with kids and being able to teach them about God.
Favorite road trip snack:
Trail Mix
Something you love to do:
Read a Good Book!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Garden
If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Princess Bride
Adam Smith
Associate Pastor
Adam serves as our Associate Pastor. He leads the teaching team and helps coordinate our Sunday morning worship experience. He has been on staff since May of 2018, after graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University. He has been married to his wife, Hannah, since 2021 and together they have one son, Elijah.
Reality TV show you'd like to be on:
Survivor
What's something funny you did when you were a kid?
I called 911 as a kid to see how they were doing, got scared, and hung up. They showed up at my house a few minutes later.
Best advice you ever received:
"Be a man of integrity" - My Dad
Something you love to do:
Drink Coffee, Read Books, and Go for Walks.
Jeff Sutton
Counselor
Jeff joined our staff as Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor in October 2022. He provides counseling through Community Downtown (CDT) and loves the opportunity to bring Jesus into situations in practical ways and bringing new revelations to those who are looking for answers. Jeff holds a Doctorate of Christian Counseling from Colorado Seminary. He is married to his wife Karen and have two kids: Hope & Grant.
Where is your happy place:
St. George Island, Florida
First album I ever purchased:
This will date me, but it was Boston, Don't Look Back. Still love that record.
If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
The Princess Bride
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Play and record music
Danielle Talbert
Community Downtown Intern
Danielle is completing her internship in the Mental Health Counseling graduate program at IU Columbus. She is married to her husband, Josh, and together they have two children: Bryson and Ben. She loves being able to empathize, encourage, and listen to others share their stories. This profession has helped her immensely and she is excited to give back to others through this profession.
Favorite Bible verse of Bible passage:
For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12
Tell us one of your favorite childhood memories:
Christmas Eve at my grandma's house with family
What is something that is still on your bucket list:
Visit Sequoia National Park and Redwood National Park
What are some of your favorite books?
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Bessel Van Derk Kolk, MD); Present Over Perfect (Shauna Nequist); anything written by Brené Brown, What Happened to You? (Bruce Perry, MD, PhD & Oprah), and Finding God in the Ruins (Matt Bays). So many more!
Melissa Teo
Office Coordinator
Melissa serves as CCC's Office Coordinator. She basically keeps this place running! She is a jack-of-all-trades in the administration world. Outside of the office, Melissa and her husband Boon love to travel. Together, they have 4 kids: Rachel, Vivien, Andrew, and Natalie.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up:
A Nurse or Teacher
Something you love to do:
I love to hike and swim
Where's your happy place?
The mountains
What is something that is still on your bucket list:
Hang Gliding
KayLee Tompkins
Student Community Coordinator
KayLee joined our staff in May of 2024. As the Student Community Coordinator, she organizes and oversees our events, and ensures the Student Community needs are fulfilled. She loves building meaningful relationships with the students and supporting them in their relationship with God.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up:
Figure Skater
If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?
John F. Kennedy
Favorite Bible passage:
Matthew 18:12-14
Podcasts you love:
Chiseled and Called by Britney Dawn
Edna Tuttle
Custodian
Edna is one of CCC's Custodians. She joined our team in October of 2020 and helps keep the building looking in pristine condition! She and her husband, Randy, have been happily married since 1990 and have three kids: Cristy, Megan, and Bryan. Fun fact about Edna is that she loves to go Bird Watching.
Favorite road trip snack:
Popcorn
Something you love to do:
Sit in the living room and over look the lake.
What's one of your favorite family traditions?
New Years Eve - Having a table top grill with friends and family
Ryan Edgecomb
Elder
Ryan and Julie moved to Columbus in 1997 after Ryan graduated from Purdue with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and currently is an Engineering Leader at Cummins. Ryan, and his wife Julie, have three children: Dalton (Carlie), Madison, and Gavin. They also have one granddaughter Daisy. Ryan has been attending CCC since 2020. He has been engaged in audio-visual ministries, financial ministries, and church leadership for over two decades. He is a financial coach at Community Downtown. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys car maintenance and spending time with his growing family.
Ron King
Elder
Ron returned to his Bartholomew County roots after spending 25 yrs away. He has been a member of CCC since 2002. He and his wife Brenda were married in 1996 and have one son, Alex who is serving in the US Army at Ft Lewis Washington. Ron has been involved in different church activities and ministry positions during much of life- attending and serving in Bible Study Fellowship over the past two decades being one example. Ron enjoys entomology, fishing, exercise, and travel.
Matt Meek
Elder
Matt is a Bartholomew county native and life-long church attender, having joined CCC in 2009. He and his wife Christy were married in 1993 and have one daughter Ella, who is attending the University of Indianapolis. Matt has been involved in various forms of church service for most of his adult life, and feels honored to support CCC as an elder. Matt enjoys bicycling, archery, and all manner of DIY home and car projects.
Jordan Oakes
Elder - Chairman
Jordan has been a member of CCC since 2018. He and his wife were married in 2012 after graduating from Cedarville University, and they have one daughter. Jordan has led Tuesday Connection classes, volunteers with Community Kids, and is a budget coach with Community Downtown. Jordan enjoys outdoor sports, reading, travel, and working on various projects around the house and garage.
Jeff Shelton
Elder
Jeff and his wife Karen have been active members at CCC for over 20 years. He made a decision to give his life to Christ as a freshman in college where he also was taught to grow in his faith. Jeff and Karen have three kids who are all currently in college. Jeff has a desire to see others come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in their relationship with Christ. He is currently a member of the CCC Emergency Response Team and also supports the Community Kids ministry. He is honored to serve on the CCC Elder Board and welcomes input from the congregation. Jeff enjoys camping, bicycling, and flying a light airplane as a private pilot.
Corbin Smith
Elder
Corbin and his wife Ashley are both Columbus natives. They were high school sweethearts and married in 2005. They have been blessed with three children: Caleb, Addison, and Isaac who are all involved in many extracurricular activities. The Smith Family have been members of CCC since 2018. Corbin feels blessed and honored to serve CCC as an elder. He enjoys spending time with family, camping, boating, being outdoors, and working on home projects.