Leadership

  • Rusty Mott

    SENIOR PASTOR

    Rusty has served as Senior Pastor at Central since September of 2023. He and his wife Mallory have four incredible kids. (Edda, Margie, Read, and Robert). Born and raised in Southeast Texas, Rusty has served churches in rural and urban settings in Kansas and Texas. He has a heart for preaching the Word and making disciples who make disciples.

  • Bryce Trusty

    STUDENT MINISTER

    Bryce provides leadership, counsel, and guidance for middle and senior high youth (6th – 12th grade) concerning worship and spiritual growth; He also disciples and develops relationships with young people, while sharing his personal faith in Jesus Christ.

  • Caleb Turner

    MUSIC MINISTER

    Caleb develops, plans, conducts, schedules, and evaluates the music ministry of the church. He is called to lead the congregation, old and young, traditional and contemporary, into a genuine time of worship that brings glory, honor and praise to God.

  • Penny Sulivan

    WOMEN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    Penny manages the women’s ministry and the women’s ministry leadership team. Together with her team all women’s ministry events and activities are planned and organized.

  • Kaci Farr

    CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    Kaci plans and coordinates the ministry of children, First to Fifth grade. Her efforts help the young yet smart minds of our children grow closer to God.

  • Whitney Wallace

    PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

    Whitney plans and coordinates the ministry of all preschool and kindergarten children. Whitney’s desire is to plant a seed in the hearts of our young ones here at Central.

  • Lauren Carter

    NURSERY DIRECTOR

    Lauren organizes the nursery of Central Baptist Church. Her efforts and planning help keep the nursery a safe and welcoming place for our parents to bring their little ones.

  • Hazel Sterling

    FINANCIAL SECRETARY

    Hazel serves the members of CBC as the primary contact person among congregational members, community members, and business affiliates relative to the financial matters of the church.

  • Kathy Merwin

    SECRETARY/HOSTESS

    Kathy welcomes visitors and newcomers at the church by phone and in person. She has the ability to effectively perform a range of office-related duties, such as ordering supplies, managing the church schedule, maintaining files and handling church correspondence.