Donnie and Sue Shaffer are the founding pastors of Central Church. Together they served in the mission field in Brazil for eleven years before returning to the United States and starting Central Church. Their heart and love for people is unmatched. They truly make each and every member feel like family. Pastor Donnie has obtained… Read More »
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Daniel & Brooke Shaffer
Daniel and Brooke lead our worship team on Sunday Mornings. They also lead a College & Career Family Group on Wednesday nights. Daniel serves as an Elder on our Executive Leadership team. Daniel and Brooke are both MTI Bible College graduates. Daniel is a graduate of LSU School of Architecture and Brooke is a graduate… Read More »
Read MoreCristiana McKey
Cristiana Shaffer McKey currently serves as Academic Dean for MTI Bible College and secretary for Central Church. She alos is our youth leader. She is a graduate of Central High School and MTI Bible College having an Associates Degree in Ministry. She is an active member of our church participating in everything imaginable! She is… Read More »
Read MoreGary & Peggy Matte
Gary is an Elder and a member of our Executive Leadership Team. Gary & Peggy lead one of our Family Groups. Gary is very active in missions work in Nigeria. He and Peggy have been on several mission trips together overseas and have been involved as well with missions work to the Indian Reservations in… Read More »
Read MoreEric & Malana Devall
Eric is an Elder, our Financial Administrator, and member of our leadership team. Eric and his wife, Malana, are long time Central residents and part of our founding leadership team of Central Church. Eric is a graduate of MTI Bible College. Malana is a high school teacher in the Zachary Community School System.
Read MoreEsau & Nell Wright
Esau is an Elder and Member of our Executive Leadership Team. His wife, Nell is a Children’s Ministry Team Leader. Esau and Nell are both graduates of MTI Bible College. They have many years of experience as Directors of the West Baton Rouge Family Wellness Center. They are both part of the founding leadership team… Read More »
Read MoreDJ & Lisa Holden
DJ and Lisa Holden are faithful members of Central Church and are always willing to help wherever needed. They are both graduates of MTI Bible College. Lisa is pursuing her master’s degree in Prophetic Ministry with International College of Ministry, ICM. DJ leads a Men’s group at the church on Wednesday nights and is actively… Read More »
Read MoreArchie & Traci McManus
Archie and Traci McManus are long time members of Central Church. Archie is always the first one to volunteer to do behind the scenes work like painting, sheetrock work, putting a new roof on the church etc. They are a couple people can always count on! Traci is actively involved in our Children’s Ministry and… Read More »
Read MoreDavid & Carla Hawkins
David and Carla Hawkins are a couple that truly have a servants heart. From cooking a meal, working in the Toddler’s Ministry, to doing maintenance on the church, David and Carla are there. They are always willing to do whatever task is set in front of them. David is currently in a rotation with other… Read More »
Read MoreCandice Bourg
Candice Bourg is one of the founding members of Central Church. She currently serves as our events coordinator and family group leader on Wednesday nights. She has two children serving in the United States Army and she serves as the 3rd VP for Blue Star Mother’s of Louisiana Chapter 1. She is a graduate of… Read More »
Read MoreDewayne & Donna Rodgers
Dewayne and Donna are both ordained Deacons of Central Church. They have been faithful in Sunday Night Intercessory Prayer. They have a real heart for ministry to couples and families. They are also our sound and video technicians for the worship team. Donna is a graduate of MTI Bible College.
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