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All Staff Members

Linda Stephan

Lead Pastor
linda@tccentralumc.org

Linda is the Lead Pastor at Central Church. Her primary role is worship, and she provides leadership in ministries of care, outreach, education, and communications. She has a passion for creating high-functioning systems and for imagining ministries that foster justice and inclusion. She spends her free time skiing in the woods or with a book… Read More »

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Joan VanDessel

Associate Pastor
joan@tccentralumc.org

Joan is the Associate Pastor at Central Church. Her primary roles include discipleship and worship, and she provides support in ministries of hospitality, outreach, facilities, faith development, and care. She has a passion for finding creative and widely accessible ways to connect people in community with God and one another. She seeks to center listening,… Read More »

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Darcy Dewling

Business Administrator & Treasurer
darcy@tccentralumc.org

Darcy is the Business Administrator/Treasurer at Central Church. Her primary role is all things business related and overseeing the finances of the church.  She has a passion for leading the congregation into a fuller understanding of the discipleship of stewardship in her ministry with Central Church.  Darcy loves all things Doctor Who, The Amazing Race… Read More »

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Sue Cobb

Office Assistant
officeassistant@tccentralumc.org

Sue Cobb is the winter Office Assistant at Central Church. Her primary role is organizing volunteers for the “window” desk, maintaining accurate records in the church membership database, and other tasks as assigned.  As a “semi-retired” CPA, she has a passion for numbers, but also enjoys knitting and music, and is passionately involved at Central… Read More »

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Beth Hines

Assistant Treasurer/Accounts Payable
bethh@tccentralumc.org

Beth Hines is the Finance Secretary and Treasurer’s Assistant. Her primary role is to manage and track contributions and handle accounts payable. She has a passion for creating clarity and accuracy with numbers in her ministry at Central Church. She has been attending Central Church since she was a baby and loves how it has… Read More »

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Cameron Stefanski

Communications Manager
cameron@tccentralumc.org

Ryan Hannon

Director, Community Outreach & Discipleship
ryan@tccentralumc.org

Jeffrey Cobb

Director of Music, Chancel Choir Director, Well Worship Music Director
jeffrey@jeffreycobb.com

Jeffrey Cobb is the Director of Music at Central Church. His primary role is overseeing the Music Ministry area, directing the Chancel Choir, and leading the Well Worship Team. He has a passion for transforming and connecting with people through the power of music in his ministry with Central Church. Jeffrey is also the Director… Read More »

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Lynne Lombard

Adult & Youth Handbells, Production Team
lalombard@charter.net

Silvio Ciccone

Sound Engineer, Production Team

Erica Kozlowski

Director of Children & Youth Ministries
erica@tccentralumc.org

Erica has a passion for working with children! She is married to Kevin and a mother to two beautiful daughters, Isabelle and Aria. She enjoys spending time with my family, disc golfing, kayaking, or just hanging out. Her faith journey started with a book, ”A Purpose Driven Life.” It didn’t take her long to realize she was important and also important to God. It changed her life around, and she is so very grateful! She is excited to have the chance to work together as a team to make things work together for God’s good!

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Lucy DeKorne

Nursery Director
lucy@tccentralumc.org

Lucy DeKorne is the Nursery Director at Central. She has a passion for helping children learn and grow using free and collaborative play, independent skill-building, arts and crafts, and games. She also sees collaboration with and support of parents, guardians, and staff at Central as a vital part of her ministry. Lucy’s favorite memories are… Read More »

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Sarah Drews

Health & Wellness Advocate
sarah@tccentralumc.org

Sarah Drews is the Health and Wellness Advocate at Central Church. Her primary role is to advocate for the link between Christian discipleship and health and wholeness.  She will work to connect people to health and wellness resources in our community, coordinate with the parish visitor program, and help to plan and even lead classes… Read More »

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Bob McCutcheon

Lead Custodian

Bob McCutcheon is the Assistant Custodian at Central Church. His primary roles are cleaning the church, setting up for groups and events and patrolling the building on Sunday mornings and during the weekday evening hours.  He has a passion for welcoming and helping people feel comfortable at Central Church.  Bob is an avid baseball fan… Read More »

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Eldon Horner

Event Host

Mark Glowacki

Facility Manager
mark@tccentralumc.org

Steven Przedwojewski

Kitchen Manager
steven@tccentralumc.org
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