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Welcome to Christ's Community Church
10616 Liberty Mills Road
Fort Wayne, IN  46804
Telephone: (260) 436-2637
Facsimile: (260) 432-9493
Rev. Dale D. Matthews, Senior Pastor

Church Leadership Structure
The leadership of our Church is provided by blending professional staff with an elected governing body and many capable volunteers. The governing body is the Consistory, which is comprised of our Pastor (the President), six Elders and six Deacons. The Consistory acts as representatives of the congregation, having been elected by the congregation to serve in this capacity. They handle all Church business matters not specifically assigned to the role of the Elders or the Deacons.
Staff Leaders
Rev. Dale D. Matthews has been the Pastor of Christ's Community Church since the summer of 1997. With more than 30 years of service in the ordained ministry, he provides able leadership to our congregation. He is a graduate of Hope College and Western Theological Seminary.

Our staff also includes:

  • Catharina Matthews, Music Director
  • Lesa McMurray, Church Secretary
  • Xiao Ling Jiang, Principal Pianist
You may learn more about each of these individuals on our Office and Staff page.

Pastor Dale
Pastor Dale Matthews
Board of Elders
The Elders meet monthly to oversee all membership matters of the Church and to ensure spiritual well-being for the Church and it's congregation. Our current Elders, and the end of their 3-year terms, are as follows:
  • 2007 - Frank Sutter (Vice President)
  • 2009 - Nancy Oyer (Clerk)
  • 2009 - Al Pilditch (Elder)
  • 2008 - Jeff Corcoran (Elder)
  • 2008 - John Nordvik (Elder)
  • 2007 - Paul Smith (Elder)
Board of Deacons
The Deacons meet monthly to tend to financial matters of the Church and to oversee the management of Church facilities. Current Deacons, and the end of their 3-year terms, are as follows:
  • 2007 - Rob Born (Chairman)
  • 2007 - Mike Clements (Treasurer)
  • 2009 - Judy Esterline (Deacon)
  • 2009 - Brooke Branyan (Deacon)
  • - Doug Tellas (Deacon)
  • - Aaron Sackett (Deacon)
Additional Leadership Roles
In addition to Elders and Deacons, the continuing ministries of our Church depend upon the time and talent of lay people. Current volunteer leaders are:
Adult Sunday School:Marilyn Townsend
Building Believers:Larry Amstutz
Charis House Donations:Jo Buit
Children's Sunday School:Marlene Sackett
Church Web Site:Clarence Bratton
Fellowship:Kitty Conkling
Ladies Luncheon:Lesa McMurray
Catharina Matthews
Loaves & Fishes:Elnora Coulter
Men'sArts & Crafts Club:Mac Smith
Missions & Outreach:Bill Townsend
Missions Donations:Jo Buit
Nurture & Education:Clarence Bratton
Pianists:Pat Amstutz
Kristin Marquell
Port-a-Pit Fundraiser:Mark Futter
Prayer Chain:Laura Shearer
Publicity & Direct Mailings:Brooke Branyan
Women's Study Group:Nancy Oyer
Worship Team:Paul Roser