Our Leaders

The Staff and Elders of Central Christian Church work together to accomplish the ministries the God has given us.

Sherm Nichols

Sherm and his wife Carrie both graduated from Ozark Christian College where they met. Sherm went on to complete his master’s degree through Cincinnati Bible Seminary. The Nichols have 2…

Brian Rotert

Brian met his wife, Heidi, at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. After graduating, they spent several years in youth ministry. In 2003, a good friend who was planting a…

Brian Beck

Brian joined our staff in October 2013.  Prior to moving to Rockford, Brian has served in full-time ministry since 1998.  Brian is passionate about the church and parents working together to…

Lori Cruden

Lori, a native of Rockford, has been the part-time Children’s Director since June of 2001. Her responsibilities include Pre-school Worship for 2 year-olds through Kindergarten children, overseeing Vacation Bible School,…