Leadership at Central
ELDERS
Our congregation is led by a group of elders who provide shepherding, oversight, care, and direction for the body at Central according to their individual giftedness. Our leaders are men of integrity and spiritual maturity. They commit themselves to prayer, service, pastoral care, and seeking God’s will for Central.
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You are always welcome to reach out to our elders individually or contact them here.
Scott & Kim Bentley
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Anything BBQ, so Tyler's or Spicey Mike's
FAVORITE scripture:
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Always be happy in the Lord - I repeat, Be happy! Everyone should know about your kindness.
Philippians 4:4
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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I love the way our church family loves and supports those outside the walls of our church building. Those on the margins, those that don't look like us, those that don't act like us, those that are in the mission fields in Amarillo and around the world.
Larry & Callie Borger
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Callie and I used to love to go to Steak and Ale or Harrigan's. Since those have long since gone, we really don't have a favorite. Our typical go-to's are Taco Villa, Schlotzsky's, Rosa's, Blue Sky, or Buns Over Texas.
FAVORITE scripture:
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I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:16-19
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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I always love and appreciate the opportunities to pray with brothers and sisters who are going through tough times. We sometimes need to be reminded that God is always near. I also love seeing strollers and young kids running around. I love Central's desire to grow younger.
Steve & Debra Cearley
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Jorge’s
FAVORITE scripture:
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.​​​
Romans 8:28
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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Foreign mission partners
jOHN tODD & kAMI cORNETT
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Yellow City Street Food
FAVORITE scripture:
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In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:5-11
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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Kami and I are passionate about the wonderful people at Central - from those in the 90's to the generation being born today. Central is a beautiful family of people centered upon Christ's sacrificial love. We spend most of our time with people in their 20's and 30's.
Craig & Donna Gladman
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Public House
FAVORITE scripture:
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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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Music and foreign mission work
Tom & Janice Grant
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Kind House Ukraine Bakery
FAVORITE scripture:
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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 106:1
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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Concern and kindness for our neighbors, strangers and anyone looking for some hope.
Jamie & Kristin McCarrell
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I LOVE Bangkok Tokyo! I also love Yellow City Street Food and Scott's Oyster Bar. Amarillo food is amazing.
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My favorite section of scripture is 1 Corinthians chapter 13. Paul is giving a beautiful depiction of how diverse God's kingdom is and the variety of giftedness his children have in previous chapters. But in chapter 13, he reminds us that all of that is pointless if we can't find a way to love each other.
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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The people at Central are incredible. This congregation is full of loving, intentional followers of Jesus who are impacting the community in positive ways. I love seeing how God uses His children to restore this world!
Tim & Eldrena McMenamy
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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El Bracero
FAVORITE scripture:
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“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
Matthew 25:40
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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I am most passionate about ministry with Martha’s Home and engaging others in the ministry of spiritual direction.
Michael & Anita Nash
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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I don’t really have a favorite….i just like food.
FAVORITE scripture:
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:1-3
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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Our continued focus on mission outside the building in our local community and worldwide.
Ira & Linda
Purdy
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Linda's Kitchen
FAVORITE scripture:
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Romans 8 and 12
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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Shepherding Senior Saints and ministering in hospitals. Teaching Bible Class.
Doug & Mandi Richardson
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Outback - don't judge me.
FAVORITE scripture:
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"....if God is with us, who can be against us..."
Romans 8:31
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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The opportunity to interact with, influence with, and community with alot of great people.
Mike & Becky Robertson
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Mike - Blue Sky, Bagel Place or Tacos Garcia
Becky - Abuelo's Mexican or Roosters
FAVORITE scripture:
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Two "Favorites" that speak to me personally:
Deuteronomy 10:12-13 states “What does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve him with all your heart, …” Based on that, God promises in Deuteronomy 7:9 "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments." The greatest thing I can do for my family and this Church is but to Love the Lord and Keep his commands. If I do, he promises to keep his covenant of love to my family for a 1,000 generations.
Secondly, the travel narratives in Luke have so many verses that really speak to me personally. One that reminds me of my responsibility and keeps me focused on the important things is Jesus’ response to Zacchaeus in 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” If Jesus came to seek and save the lost, I need to be seeking the lost.
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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I am passionate about the people who worship our Lord here at Central. There is a deep love for OUR Lord, a love of EACH other and an earnest desire to be God’s hands and feet as we seek to represent our Lord in this community and to the ends of the world. I think Central represents the love we will experience in heaven.
Steve & Judy Rogers
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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Metropolitan
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Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Phillipians 2: 1-4
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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Judy and I are encouraged and given life by the young families that are taking leadership roles at Central. the church is in very good hands and blesses many , inside and outside of the church building.
bruce & celia tidmore
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Joe Taco
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Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Timothy 1:15-17
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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I am excited about Central's future. We have amazing ministers, staff and ministry leaders and four new Elders. This is a great group of brothers and sisters that are going to help discern where God is leading us.
Mark & Carrie Tidwell
FAVORITE RESTAURANT:
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El Bracero
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:1-3
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT HERE AT CENTRAL?​​
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It excites me that the body of Christ gathered at Central is passionate about connecting with those in our community and beyond on behalf of Jesus. While not perfect, we strive to be Christ’s ambassadors who are here to serve our neighbors and invite all who are thirsty for God to come to the Savior and drink. There is a lot to be excited about at Central…all to the glory of God.