Pastor Bryan Reevespastor4celebration@gmail.com
Pastor Bryan is a lifetime Midwesterner from Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Cleveland State University graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Religious Studies. In May of 2007 he received his Masters of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN. Pastor Bryan is a new member to the ministry team here at Celebration and is excited to be apart of the 4C community. In 2001 Bryan married his lifetime love Stephanie Elliott, (also from Cleveland). This union is blessed with two children, Olyvea and Silas.
Christine Rechsteiner4celebration@gmail.com
Chris is blessed to see God at work each day at Celebration Ministries. A native of Park Forest, she has a love for the community and its people. She is blessed to bring people together to Care for each other, Celebrate God's love, learn and have a whole lot of fun! Chris is also passionate about using the the arts in creative ways to teach about God's love and using peoples gifts. Chris shares the ministry with her husband Eric and three children.
Terri Elliott, Administrative Directorc4childcare@gmail.com
Terri has worked at Roots & Wings Early Learning Center for 10 years; the past 7 years as the Director. At the end of 2010, Terri took on the position of Administrative Director for both centers and Celebration Ministries! Her and her husband Chris have been married for 25 years and have 5 beautiful daughters and 2 great son-in-laws. When she is not at work, she enjoys all forms of auto racing and playing wii with the kids. Everyday when she walks into the center, she see the smiles on the children faces and is reminded why she chose this profession.
Lisa Nelson, Director of Youth and Worship Ministriescelebrationunderground@gmail.com
Lisa began her ministry at Celebration Ministries in the spring of 2009. She started out helping with chapel and substitute teaching at the centers, and has now developed into the Jill of all trades. She is passionate about the awesome ministry being done at Celebration. Lisa enjoys hanging out with her C4 youth, teaching at Roots & Wings, puppeteering and leading the praise team. She also enjoys geocaching with her husband Nick when not at work, "Who doesn't enjoy taking a high tech GPS out in the woods to find a container full of useless junk?!"
Darlin, Comfort DogDarlin is a trained Comfort Dog for Lutheran Church Charities. She came to Celebration Ministries in the summer of 2009. She interacts with people at churches, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, events, and in disaster response situation. A dog is a friend who brings a calming influence, allowing people to open up their hearts and recieve help for what is affecting them. Darlin loves people, especially the kids at the centers and C4. Darlin does not feel like she has accomplished anything until she puts a smile on someones face. Darlin enjoys playing catch (preferably keep-away) and is an awesome doggie basketball player.
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