About us

James joined the CATC staff in 2018 as the Senior Pastor. He leads the vision and direction of the church toward God’s calling, maintains a healthy staff culture, and gives sermons.

James, born in Middletown, OH, is married to Jeana, and they have one daughter: Katlyn.

Tim joined CATC in 2018 as the Director of Discipleship and Small Groups. He develops and oversees programs that foster spiritual growth and community among members. He is involved in creating educational opportunities that help individuals deepen their understanding of their faith and apply it to their daily lives.

Tim, born in Middletown, OH, is married to Vanessa, and they have two boys: Isaiah and Elijah.

Andrew joined CATC in 2019 as the Associate Teaching Pastor. Along with preaching and teaching, he provides strategy for evangelism and outreach, leadership for weekend services, particularly Thursday nights, creates prayer cultures, and provides leadership for various departments and ministries.

Andrew, born in Ohio, is married to Lauren, and they have a boy: Shepherd.

Ashley joined the CATC staff in 2022 as the Director of the Early Childhood Center Preschool. She provides leadership, encouragement, and guidance for the teachers and children that attend.

Ashely, born in Greenfield, IN, is married to Nicholas, and they have three children: Kyleigh, Bentley, Kenzie.

Beth joined the CATC staff in 2022 as a Youth Associate. She focuses on administrative tasks, is a youth small group leader, coordinates with adult volunteers, weekly communication with parents and small group leaders.

Beth, born in Wichita, KS, is married to Robbie, and they have four children: Eli, Micah, Lizzie, and Joel.

Bruce originally joined staff in 1988-1989, and most recently in 2016 as the Pastor of Congregational Care. He works with a variety of ministries that foster the community, provides spiritual and emotional support, and enhances the overall congregational experience. Some of these ministries include Stephen Ministry, Visitation, Safety Team, Greeters, Connect Desk, Sunday Classes, Counseling & referrals, Memorial & funeral services, 45+, Adult Luncheons, Prayer team and Card Ministry.

Bruce, born in Bloomington, IN, is married to Jenny, and they have three adult children: Angela, Erin and Eric.

Carma joined CATC in 2016 as the Kids! Preschool Director. She works with Nursery thru Preschool kids by preparing classrooms and set up for Sunday school. Editing and prepping curriculum is just the start of the many things Carma does to create a meaningful environment for the kids. She also works with the ECC to provide material for chapel lessons. Scheduling influencers and working with the Youth serving team is also a vital part of keeping the Kids! Ministry running at an efficient level.

Carma, born in Klamath Falls, OR, is married to Patrick, and they have three children: Mia, Noah, and Cora.

Ceejay joined the CATC staff in 2023 as the Worship Arts Intern. He engages the congregation by leading worship through music and prayer.

Ceejay was born in Roatan, Honduras.

Christa joined the CATC staff in 2020 as the Assistant Director of the ECC. She focuses on preschool registration, events, and fundraisers.

Christa, born in Nebraska, is married to Justin and they have two children: Marleigh and Makenna.

Christine joined the CATC staff in 2021 as the Communications and Connections Director. She helps people connect with Next Step, Sundays at the Connect Desk, connecting people to small groups, and finding places they can serve. Christine also works with communications by attending to the website, keeping the church brand consistent, sending out the weekly email, updating the app, posting on social media, managing print pieces, and creating videos.

Christine was born in Pittsburgh, PA.

Clint Dunn joined CATC in 2012 as the Worship Arts Pastor. He focuses on integrating worship, music, and the arts in the church by not only leading worship services but encouraging team development, collaborating with staff and leadership to align services and events with the overall church vision and mission, and overseeing technical elements like sound, lighting, and visual presentations.

Clint, born in Big Rapids, MI, is married to Lisa, and they have three adult children: Lauren (Tim), Olivia (Bracken) and Lane.

Dave joined the CATC staff in 2020 as Director of Servant Leadership. After volunteering in almost every ministry area during his 25+ year attendance, Dave took his passion for helping people discover their God-given gifts and use those gifts to bring Christ' joy, hope and love to those within and outside CATC! He helps each person find their unique place to Connect & Serve.

Dave, born in Marion, IN, is married to Ellen, and they have an adult daughter: Ashley.

David joined CATC in 2021 as the Youth Ministry Pastor. By overseeing all ministry functions for students in grades 4 through 12, he is involved in various activities such as planning events, leading Sunday studies and worship, mentoring students, and coordinating with volunteers to create a supportive environment for young people. He nurtures the spiritual growth and development of the youth in our community.  

David, born in Jefferson City, MO, is married to Brook, and they have two boys: Everett and Hudson.

Debbie joined CATC in 2019 as the Kids! Elementary Director. She works with grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade by editing and preparing curriculum, setting up rooms with materials, scheduling influencers, and plans, organizes and prepares for monthly special activities including family events. She also encourages the influencers monthly by providing different breakfasts before services and provides training sessions to equip all volunteers.

Debbie, born in Dayton, OH, is married to Bob, and they have two adult children: Kellie (John) and Greg (Brooke).

Hali was previously on CATC staff from 2011-2015, 2021, and joined again in 2023 as Communications staff. She focuses on social media, graphics, videos, photography, sermon notes, and anything digital.

Hali, born in Colorado, has a son: Nicholas.

Isaac joined CATC in 2021 as the Pastor of the Arabic Congregation, taking on a multifaceted role that combines spiritual leadership, teaching, and community engagement. He preaches Sunday services, provides pastoral care to members of the congregation, supervises different ministries, offers marriage counseling, conducts key ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and actively visits congregation members and follows up with them to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Isaac, born in Egypt, is married to Refka Shehata, and together they have three children: Steven, Andrew, and David.

Jerry joined the CATC staff in 2022 as part of the Buildings and Grounds staff. He works on improvements needed to keep the church building and campus up to date and maintained.  

Jerry, born in Lafayette, IN, is married to Julie, and they have two adult children: Amber and Jackson.

Jordan joined the CATC staff in 2019 as the Kids! Pastor. He focuses on nurturing the spiritual development of children, fostering a love for God and the church, and ensuring that children feel valued and included in the church community.  

Jordan, born in Pikeville, KY, is married to Kati, and they have three children: Jayce, Kaden, and Josiah.

Joyce joined the CATC staff in 2024 as the Youth Worship Intern. Not only does she work on arrangements and choosing the songs to go with the teaching series, she also rehearses with the youth and provides an encouraging environment for youth to explore their talents and gifts.

Joyce was born in Bayonne, NJ.

Kevin joined staff in 2022 as the Operations Executive. He oversees key non-direct ministry areas, which are essential for the organization's effective functioning. His responsibilities include managing facilities, finance, and human resources. Additionally, he oversees auxiliary operations like The Haverstick and The Early Childhood Center.

Kevin, born in Oil City, PA, is married to Holli, and they have two adult sons: Cameron and Blake.

Lauren joined CATC in 2019 as the Executive Director of One More. She leads the local outreach to our community and serves our neighbors by building relationships & providing resources. Lauren also oversees the ministry of The Haverstick, our coffee shop & co-working space on campus.

Lauren, born in Pittsburgh, PA, is married to Andrew, and they have one son: Shepherd.

Mafdy joined the CATC staff in 2022 as part of the Ministry Staff. He works in tech, leads worship, and does ministry prep.

Mafdy was born in Egypt.

Malashia joined the CATC staff in 2018 as the ECC Office Administrator. She can also be found in the classroom as a teacher.

Malashia, born in Minnesota, is married to Austin, and they have one son: Carter.

Nicole joined the CATC staff in 2022 as the Youth Ministries Intern then became The 46 Director in 2024. She provides a fun and exciting atmosphere for youth in grades 4-6 and helps them navigate their faith by providing guidance and support.

Nicole was born in Phoenix, AZ.

Sarah was previously on CATC staff from 2008-2010 and joined again in 2017 as the Thursday Night Worship Leader.  She not only leads worship for the Thursday service, but works on scheduling  and team building and encouragement.

Sarah, born in Indiana, is married to Tyler, and they have two children: Ben and Emma.

Tara joined the staff in 2019 as the Kids! Ministry, Office, and Pastoral Care Admin. She handles communication and organization for these ministries by coordinating events, maintaining schedules, communicating with volunteers and families, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly within these ministries. She fosters a supportive environment and facilitates effective outreach and care for the community.

Tara, born in Clearwater, FL, is married to Jason, and they have two children: Sawyer and Mia.