Robin began serving our congregation as Pastor in January of 2017. In the past she served congregations in California, Missouri, Alabama and Georgia. Robin earned her Masters of Divinity from McAfee School of Theology and her Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, focusing on preaching about Biblical women and feminine aspects of God. In her spare time Robin loves to explore God’s world through hiking, kayaking, traveling, and most of all visiting her children and grandchildren in Georgia.
Having grown up at Central Christian Church, Brooks holds a degree in Commercial Music from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Brooks records all organ music used for services at Central Christian, coordinates the music program, and strategically plans and selects praise music and hymns to align with the liturgy of the season. He presently is the Director of Music and Organist at Donelson Presbyterian Church in Donelson, Tennessee. He has worked with the Gospel Music Channel, and in artist management, primarily with Amy Grant Productions.
A life-long member of Central Christian Church, Leigh Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education with an emphasis in vocal music from Fairmont State University. Leigh Anne brings her musical skills to Central Christian delivering lead vocals on the praise music and arranging for guest musicians to support the praise team. Leigh Anne is the Director of the Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts where she teaches voice and piano, and is also employed by the Marion County Board of Education as a substitute music teacher.
A native of Fayetteville, West Virginia, Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Glenville State College, and a Master’s in Counseling from Marshall University. Lori has worked in higher education for many years, and now serves as the Associate Registrar at Fairmont State University. Lori accompanies both the praise team and the chancel choir on piano, and lends her vocal talents to both.
A Fairmont native, Becky Abel has served as Secretary at Central Christian for nearly 3 years. Becky provides clerical and administrative support for the Minister, manages the church calendar, and coordinates production of bulletins, newsletters, and other church communications. Becky has 2 adult children and 6 grandchildren.
Randy Hawkinberry has served as Sexton at Central Christian for over 22 years. Randy is responsible for regular maintenance of the facilities and grounds, and works with the Property Committee to ensure that the Church infrastructure continues to work efficiently and effectively. Randy works with great dedication to keep our building and our property in excellent shape.