Gary Black
Personal Mission Statement: My mission is to inspire others to follow Christ, empower others to serve Christ, enjoy life’s journey with Christ, and endure in faith till I see Christ.
Gary Black was called to serve as preaching minister the first Sunday of February in 1988. Gary is a 1971 graduate of Lincoln Christian College and a 1977 graduate of Lincoln Christian Seminary. He has served churches in Athens, Illinois (student youth ministry), Francesville, Indiana (preaching ministry), Chapel Rock Christian Church in Indianapolis, In. (youth ministry), and Clayton. Gary is married to Julie Alexander of Kokomo, In. Gary and Julie have 4 children: Nathan (wife Nicole), Joel (wife Marlene), Bethany (husband Ben and daughters Sophia and Alexa), and Haylie (husband Ryan Allcott).

Julie Black
Personal Mission Statement: My mission is to love God and others, enjoy and create beauty, and spread hope to the world around me.
The paid staff of CCC has continued to grow as we made our volunteer position of Director of Music and Arts a part time paid position as of January 1, 2006 Julie Black has volunteered in this role for many years. She has developed our music and arts ministry to incorporate a multitude of people who are now serving through these important mediums. She plays a vital role in the planning and preparation of our Sunday morning services as well as assisting with Student and Children’s music ministry when called upon to do so.

Nancy Higgins
Personal Mission Statement: I want to maintain positive relationships with family and friends; to learn from my mistakes; to make a personal commitment to live the way God has planned for me, and to draw closer to Him each day.
Nancy is married (Kurt) and mother of three children, Duane (Mindy), Casey (Sherry), and Kelly (Patrick). She has 5 grandchildren, Dara, Parker, Anna, Cameron, and Kyra. She has attended CCC 35+ years and has served in various ministries.
Nancy is a retired elementary school teacher, and now works part-time in the church office as a Ministry Assistant.