Dale Ostema is the Senior Pastor at Central Church. His primary roles are in preaching, administration, and equipping and supporting leaders for ministry. His passion is for people to get excited about following Jesus through Christian community. Dale enjoys biking and skiing in the local woods. He and spouse Debbie love walking their two pups… Read More »

Chris is the Associate Pastor at Central Church. His primary role is leadership in worship, spiritual formation, jail ministry, and collaborating with staff of all age-level ministries. He has a passion for the church of Jesus Christ being externally focused, building bridges with the Gospel, and embodying inclusive joy thru ministry with Central Church. He… Read More »

In addition to his role at Central Church, Tom Bara is Instructor of Organ and Assistant Director of Music at the Interlochen Arts Academy and Arts Camp, Interlochen, Michigan. Tom came to Central from Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York City, where he worked as Assistant Organist under Gerre Hancock. A graduate of the… Read More »

Kim Burch is the Communications Coordinator at Central Church.  Her primary role is to spread the love of Jesus in the church and community through a variety of media channels including print, digital and the church website.  She has a passion for finding new ways to engage with people wherever they are on their spiritual… Read More »

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 »

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 »

Dr. Michael Coonrod is the Chancel Choir accompanist at Central Church.  His primary roles included helping to prepare the choir for Sunday worship services and play piano for them when needed.  It is my pleasure to help people inside and outside of church. My profession is teaching classical piano to students at the Interlochen Center… Read More »

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 »

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 »

Amber Hassler is the Social Media Coordintor at Central Church. Her primary role is spreading the gospel of Christ and expressing Central’s mission beyond our doors. She has a passion for social connection in her ministry with Central Church.  Amber uses social media as a part of her parenting “village” to raise her four children… Read More »

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 »

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!

Jane Lippert is the Community Outreach Coordinator at Central Church. Her primary role is feeding and resourcing people experiencing homelessness and financial insecurity. She has a passion for treating each and every person with respect in her ministry with Central Church.  Her favorite time of day is coming home to the zealously wagging tails of Boris and Floyd, her family’s dogs.

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 »

Claire Olinik is the Children’s Music Director and Assistant Chancel Choir Director at Central Church. Her primary role is singing with the Chancel Choir and directing the Cherub Choir and Choristers.  She has a passion for communicating the joy of singing in worship, and instilling this joy in the children of our congregation.  Claire loves… Read More »

Donna Olendorf is the Adult Education Director at Central Church. Her primary role is to create classes and small groups for adults. Her vision is to create a community in which people help one another develop faith and values. She has a passion for the Central Church library.  She believes that a pastor will always… Read More »

Linda Peters is the summer Office Assistant at Central Church. Her primary role is keeping all aspects of the membership process up to date,  assisting callers with every imaginable church related circumstance and coordinating the wonderful office volunteers.  She has a passion for helping people and Creation Stewardship in her ministry with Central Church.  She… Read More »

Sherry Sienkiewicz is the Kitchen Coordinator at Central Church. Her primary role is to oversee kitchen use and ensure that proper safety and sanitary procedures are maintained. Sherry is married to Mark and they have four adult children and eight grandchildren.

Lisa Thomas is the Youth Director at Central Church. Her primary role is leading our youth ministry for middle and high school students. She has a passion for helping students grow in their faith in her ministry at Central Church. Lisa and her husband Dave have been involved in youth ministry for many years, with… Read More »

David is the lead custodian at Central Church.  He has a passion for making quality of life improvements to our building and grounds in his ministry with Central Church.  Family is very important to David and whenever he isn’t working hard at Central, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two grown sons.

Beth Whiting is the Parish Nurse at Central Church.  Her primary role is to care for persons of the congregation related to their health and well being.  She has a passion for encouraging persons to be their best selves through healthy life choices and support of friends, family and church staff.  Beth is married to… Read More »