Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Randall R. Hansen has oversight of the worship life and administration of the congregation, and is supervisor of the staff. Randy is available for spiritual direction, crisis counseling, weddings, funerals, and visitation.Contact Randy
 

Parish Chaplain
Chaplain Jan Johnson is an Affiliate Member of the Association of Professional Chaplains and a licensed social worker. Her duties include preaching, teaching, praying with people prior to surgery, hospital visitation, and calling on people in their homes. Contact Jan
 

Minister of Discipleship
The Rev. Kay DeMoss is an ordained deacon in the West Michigan Conference. A certified Minister of Education, Kay preaches, teaches, and coordinates Central’s Gifts Ministry. Contact Kay
 

Minister of Music
John Mattson is Central’s Minister of Music. John serves as our organist as well as the director of our choral and instrumental groups. Contact John
 

Director of Christian Education
Becca Farrester is a recent graduate of Methodist Theological School in Ohio. She joins Central’s staff as the Director of Christian Education with special focus on children, families and adults.
Contact Becca

Youth Ministries Director
Carol Higginson is our Director of Youth Ministry. Carol teaches and leads activities that help our young people grow in spirit.
Contact Carol
 

Office Manager
Since 1997, Jeanne Coulon has been the face of support services at Central United Methodist Church. Contact Jeanne
 

Parish Visitor
Denise VanBerkum makes visits to those people of the congregation who are homebound and confined to nursing homes/assisted living facilities.
She also coordinates a team of volunteer parish visitors.
Contact Denise
 

Parish Wellness Coordinator
Phyllis Hughes is Central’s new Wellness Coordinator. Phyllis will provide faith-informed guidance and referrals for those facing crucial health care decisions. To contact Phyllis, call the Church Office at 722-6545. Leave your name and number and Phyllis will return your call.

Kitchen Manager
Bill Mikesell serves as Central’s director of food service. He is developing a ministry-based approach to cooking and meal planning. Arrangements for Bill’s services are made through Jeanne Coulon.

Facility Manager
Richard Swanson is our Facility Manager. Dick coordinates efforts to house Central’s ministries with comfort and safety in mind.        Contact Dick

Financial Manager Doug Deatz is Central’s Financial Manager. Contact Doug

Custodian
Doug Schramm is our custodian under the direction of the Office Manager.