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our pastoral staff

Pastor Bryan Yeo

Senior Pastor
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Pastor Jeff Hooker

Associate Pastor
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Pastor Rachel Dorsey

Associate Pastor
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Rev. Dwight Burchett

Pastor of Visitation
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June Evans

Chaplain
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Linda Buettner

Chaplain
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Larry Curtis

Chaplain
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Staff

Jadz Miller

Facility Director
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Paul Hightower

Worship Leader & Media Director
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Emily Lockett

John Sprague

Worship Leader & Choir Director
Men's Minister
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Julie Battenfield

Women's Minister
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Nancy Van Diest

Children’s Minister
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Taberah Spiers

Preschool Director
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Klarissa Pool

Students' Minister
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Zoë Thomas

Communications Director
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Deacons & Elders

Ruling Elders play a vital role in the spiritual oversight and governance of our church, while Deacons lead the ministry of compassion, caring for those who are sick, grieving, or facing hardship. Both offices require men and women who seek the mind of Christ and demonstrate a commitment to faithful service.

Nominate an Elder or Deacon

Nominate an Elder/Deacon
We are currently accepting nominations for future leaders. Nominees must be members of Centerpoint. To nominate someone for service as an Elder or Deacon, please complete the nomination form by clicking the yellow button. We ask that nominations remain confidential and recommend not informing those you nominate.

2026 Deacon Committees

Deacon Moderator: Martha Neill
Secretary: Vicki Schlitt
Treasurer: Mike Bombard
Card Ministry
Chair: Arlene Bailey
Co-Chair: Elvia Gonzalez
Christian Literature
Chair:Vicki Schlitt
Communion Coordinator (FLC)
Chair: Mike Bombard
Co-Chair: Wendy Nelson
Communion Coordinator (WC)
Chair: Brian Prestedge
Co-Chair: Vicki Schlitt
Communion Prep
Chair: Annette Sweeden
Co-Chair: Sally Van Wagner
Communion - Homebound
Chair: Mary Miller
Co-Chair: Gerald Hauprich
Convalescent Center Ministry
Chair: Anette Sweeden
Co-Chair: Gerald Hauprich
Crisis Care
Chair: Matt Calvert
Co-Chair: Elvia Gonzalez
Deacon on Duty
Chair: Phil Hightower & Jonn Ellithrope
Co-Chair: Wendy Nelson
Friendship Ministry
Chair: Eric Schmitt
Co-Chair: Arlene Bailey
Holiday Food Bags
Chair: Teresa Winchell & Mike Bombard
Co-Chair: Dave Haut & Sally Van Wagner
Home Handyman Help
Chair: Jonn Ellithorpe
Co-Chair: Cheryl Beller
Meals Ministry
Chair: Cheryl Beller
Co-Chair: Chris Gold
Memorial Receptions
Chair: Rick Grenert
Co-Chair: Chris Gold
Monday Food Bags
Chair: Brian Prestedge & Eric Schmitt
Co-Chair: Dave Haut
Telecare
Chair: Phil Hightower
Co-Chair: Matt Calvert

2026 Elder Committees

Adult Formation
Lisa Kraft & Lane Leverett
Buildings & Grounds
Tim Kovar & Mark Gunther
Congregational Life
Ersula Bombard & Russ Ream
Finance & Administration
Darren Addington & Nick Janzen
Global Missions
Heidi Lockett & Cheryl Taylor
Human Resources
Doug Jacobs & Judy Remy
Kids & Preschool
Trevor Forbes, Nancy Dzida & Mike Litz
Local Missions
Sharon Wurst & Joni Phinney
Student Ministries
Marla Watkins & Josh Collison
Worship
Mike TeSelle & Abi Parenti