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 | SENIOR PASTOR
Joel Stocker
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Joel Stocker was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a graduate of North Central Bible College and is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. While attending bible college, Joel and his wife, Donna, were youth pastors at Roseville Assembly of God in Roseville, Minnesota, and upon graduation from college, he ministered at Bloomington Assembly of God Church in Bloomington, Minnesota; six years as youth pastor and eight years as associate pastor. In July 1986, the Stockers assumed the senior pastorate position at Midland Assembly of God (now Christian Celebration Center) in Midland, Michigan. They have served this congregation for 20 years during which time the church has flourished under their leadership with a pastoral staff of eight pastors that lead the ministries of the church to approximately 1,000 adherents. The Stockers are strong supporters of Israel and have personally toured Israel eight times over the past 20 years. Joel and Donna have three adults sons, one daughter-in-law, one grandson and one granddaughter!
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Pat Rusch
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Pat Rusch has been with CCC since August of 2005. Prior to this, He and his wife served as the Senior Pastors of Pawnee Assembly of God in Pawnee, Illinois since 1991. He is a graduate of North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He and his wife, Kristine, have been married since 1981 and have three children: twin girls, Patricia and Kristi, and daughter, Nicole. Patrick is noted for his uncompromising stand for the principles of the Word of God, and possesses a unique ability to take very complex issues and present them in a way that is easily understood and practically applied. In addition to Pat's experience as a senior pastor, he has served over the years as a youth pastor, singles/young adult pastor, assistant pastor, and has served on the Illinois District Resource Team for Small Group Development. Pat is currently serving on the Missions Committee for the Michigan District of the Assemblies of God. Patrick has ministered in many different churches, retreats, leadership gatherings, and Promise Keeper events. His teaching intensity combined with his sense of humor provides a powerful presentation that is both dynamic and enjoyable. | | |  | YOUTH PASTOR
Keith Grabill
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Keith and Lacei have a passion in their hearts for student ministry. This passion has been joined with a dedication to pour into students and encourage, equip, and empower leaders. They challenge and inspire students to love God and love people with all that they have.
Keith graduated from Central Bible College, Springfield, MO in Pastoral Ministry/Bible. He has worked as a Youth/Associate Pastorate in Ash Grove Assembly of God Church, was a missionary to Benin, West Africa and most recently was Youth Pastor at Pathway Assembly, Middlebury, IN.
Lacei graduated from Evangel University with an English Education Major and has completed the first half of her Master’s in Middle School Education. She has held teaching positions at the Middle School, High School, and University Level. Lacei enjoys pouring into their children (Ethan, Eric, and Kayla), students, and youth staff. | | |  | WORSHIP PASTOR
Leon Beaudin
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Leon Beaudin grew up in Bay City, Michigan. He first played the organ in church at the young age of 11 and began playing regularly at age 16. He has been the church organist here at Christian Celebration Center since 1983 and the minister of music since May 1987. Leon directs an 85+ voice choir and produces and directs the annual Passion Play at Easter. Along with his duties at CCC, Leon also finds time to teach occasionally at Mid Michigan Bible Institute - concentrating on praise and worship. He combines his love for music outreach with his love for travel by leading choir teams for tours and training to such places as Indiana, New York and England. | | |
 | CARE PASTOR
Lynne Biddle
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Pastor Lynne Biddle, Care Pastor at CCC, is a native to Midland. Having attended CCC for over 15 years, she was called into ministry in 1996. Her husband, Richard, is originally from the Indianapolis area and they have 3 children, Justin, Michael and Sarah. Pastor Lynne's ministry includes general care for the congregation, hospital visitation, as well as shut-ins, women's ministry, senior adult ministry and benevolence. "So many individuals come through our doors with deep hurts and great needs. As much as I wish I could fix all the problems and heal all the hurts, I know that I cannot. Nevertheless, we serve a God who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly more than we could ask or even imagine. Our God is Jehovah Rapha - our healer, and Jehovah Jireh - our provider. Through the Word of God and prayer, it is a great joy to give encouragement and comfort to others. My heart's desire is to always be led and motivated by the Holy Spirit to enter into the good works God has prepared in advance for me, but dressed appropriately for the task. Clothed in compassion, and having put on Love.".
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Bill Clarkson
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Pastor Bill has a long history of involvement in our church as a lay leader as well as a pastor that enjoys equipping, motivating and releasing volunteers into ministries that compliment their Godly talents, gifts and anointing.
Bill left a 20-year career in city management to respond to God's call to become a children's pastor in 1995. He has previously served as Preschool Pastor and as Children's Pastor here at CCC. Currently, he is responsible for launching our church's Equipping Ministry, matching the spiritual giftings and abilities of attendees to volunteer positions.
Bill is also active as co-founder of Mid-Michigan Royal Family Kids' Camps, an outreach camping experience for abused and neglected children in foster home placements. He and his wife Jan, a training consultant and executive coach, have two grown sons, Kyle (married to Amanda) and Keith.
| | |  | COLLEGE & CAREER PASTOR
James Damude
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James is a graduate of Northwood University with a degree in Marketing and Management. Upon graduation, James entered a two-year internship with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Boston, Massachusetts, where he studied to be a campus missionary. He is now currently an Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God, and works with his wife Sara to reach students from Northwood University, Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University through The Church Reloaded. Along with campus ministry, James, coordinates the Young Married 's ministries at Christian Celebration Center. Currently James is the director of two educational programs at CCC; Campus Missionary Aide program and Campus Missionary In Training. For more information check out the blog here.
Together, James and Sara, who is employed at The Dow Chemical Company in Customer Service, have two young children, Easton and Sydney and are the masterminds behind this website. Pastor James and Sara can be found on Facebook. | | |  |
CHILDREN'S PASTOR
Kelly Presson
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Kelly and his wife Traci grew up in the state of Missouri. Before going into the ministry, Kelly was a recognized substance abuse counselor and recreational therapist for the state of Missouri. He served as Children's Pastor at First Assembly of God in Jackson, Missouri for four years. During that tenure, the children's department grew from 8 to 80 children as they established healthy outreach ministries. For the next eight years, the Pressons served Living Waters Church located in the north Little Rock, Arkansas, area, where their ministry was uniquely blessed. During that period of time they served the Arkansas District as the Coordinator of Children's Ministries for the entire state. This responsibility included state-wide ministries of both camps and conventions. He initiated and led Arkansas' first ever Kid's Convention with 1000 children in attendance. Kelly is a sought after summer camp speaker in our fellowship. His ministry to children is characterized as high energy, very biblical and sensitive to the needs of children. Traci works right along side her husband and is very gifted in leading praise and worship. Their son, Jacob, along with dad and mom's ministry, loves football, hockey and baseball. | | |
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