Our Ministers

Our Pastor, Lay Leaders, and Staff all participate in the ministry of First Christian Church.  We'd like to introduce ourselves, so you can know who does what and how to get in touch with us.

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PASTOR ~ Rev. Rebecca K. Littlejohn has been pastor of First Christian since October, 2001.  She is a native of Eureka, Illinois, and a graduate of Carleton College (B.A.) and Pacific School of Religion (M.Div.).  In addition to her work at our church, she serves on the boards of Interfaith Ministries and All Saints Interfaith Center of Concern, as vice-chair of the Regional Committee on the Ministry, and as chair of the Church Relations Team for the Board of Habitat for Humanity of Calhoun County.  She has been married to Todd Lesh since June 2003.  Her passions include helping people actively follow Jesus, community organizing, reading, art, dance, and Mediterranean food.  You may contact Pastor Rebecca by email at pastorbecky@yahoo.com or by calling the church office at 236-1316.
ELDERS ~ The Elders of First Christian Church are considered the spiritual leaders of the congregation.  They serve at the Table during the Lord's Supper in worship and bring that shared meal to members who can no longer attend services.  They can provide counsel to members and serve as assistants to the pastor in worship and other leadership capacities.  Elders currently serving include Judy Bell, Marie Bittle, Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Anne Phillips and Robert Soleman.  Bill Rowland and Sara Carter are Elders emeriti and Ted Waldrep is currently not serving.	Picture coming soon
DEACONS ~ The deacons of First Christian Church are those called to positions of servant leadership.  Their primary responsibility is the preparation and serving of communion.  Deacons are also encouraged to find other ways to serve the congregation and God's people that fit their particular spiritual gifts.  The 2008 Diaconate includes Colin Green, Nancy Green, Kenny Hays, Lori Hays, Suzy Spiceland, Arlan Roszell, Trace Smith, Brooke Sparks, Janna Sutherland, and Joanne Wells.  Deacons emeriti include Bill Davis, Lela Davis, Gerry Morris and Julia Smith.	Picture coming soon.
COUNCIL ~ The Council of First Christian Church is the decision-making body charged with setting the course of the church's ministry.  It is made up of the congregation's moderator, vice-moderator, secretary, treasurer, chair of the trustees, and representatives from our four Coordinating Teams.  The Council meets once each quarter (in February, May, August and November).  The 2008 Council consists of:  Moderator Susan Roszell, Vice-Moderator Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Secretary Lela Davis, Treasurer Suzy Spiceland, Mission Team Rep Dick Bell, Stewardship Team Rep Arlan Roszell, Spiritual Formation Team Rep Marie Bittle, and Fellowship Team Rep Janna Sutherland and Trustees Chair Bill Rowland.  Officers who do not serve on the Council are Assistant Treasurer and Financial Secretary Anne Phillips.	Picture coming soon.
COORDINATING TEAMS ~ The Coordinating Teams are the groups that envision and plan the ministries of our church.  The four Teams include:  Spiritual Formation ~ Marie Bittle, Laura Phillips, Brooke Sparks; Mission ~ Dick Bell, Colin Green, Joanne Wells; Fellowship ~ Janna Sutherland, Suzy Spiceland; Stewardship ~ Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Robert Soleman, Arlan Roszell.	Picture coming soon.
TRUSTEES ~ The Trustees of First Christian Church are those entrusted with legal jurisdiction over the congregation's assets.  They include Sara Carter, Bill Davis, Robert Soleman, Bill Rowland, Arlan Roszell, and Ted Waldrep.	Picture coming soon.
CHURCH SECRETARY ~ Our church's secretary is Judy Engelhart.  She works in the office Mondays through Fridays, from 10:00 to 2:00.  She helps keep us together, calls us to remind us about meetings, and generally enables our ministry to keep going!  Judy is an active member of First United Methodist Church of Saks and serves in Conference leadership roles for the United Methodist Women.
MUSIC DIRECTOR ~ Gerald Roberts has been organist, choir director and multi-talented music man at First Christian for over 20 years.  He is well-known in the community for his talent and has taught piano to hundreds of local students.
NURSERY ATTENDANT ~ Tristan Frintner, our nursery attendant, is a senior at Jacksonville High School; she plans to attend Jacksonville State University in the fall.  Tristan is involved in several clubs and organizations such as hte Drama Club, Science Club, the softball team, and the 2007 State Championship volleyball team.  Having grown up in First Christian Church, Tristan has been a member for over eight years.  She is a waitress at Effina's Tuscan Grill in Jacksonville.  She enjoys children and has two younger sisters whom she frequently looks after.	Picture coming soon.
CUSTODIAN ~ Freda Maddox Cobb is our custodian and has worked for the church for many years.  Her hobbies include anything related to plants or animals.  Ask her about her dogs!