Our Leadership Structure
Our church is overseen by an elder board who are responsible for the church's spiritual health and who also hold the Lead Pastor accountable to fulfill the vision and ministries of our church. The day to day ministry and operations at CCC are administered by a team of paid staff who oversee a dedicated team of volunteers that make it all possible.
Our Staff Team
Rosaline Baptiste, Custodian
Rosaline can often be found helping in any number of ways to keep our facilities well stocked with supplies and looking sparkling clean. Rosaline loves Jesus and loves keeping our house of worship in great shape to serve our Lord!
The Gladfelter family also loves Disney World! Not Pictured - Baby Owen
Kevin Gladfelter, Family Ministries Pastor
Kevin and his wife Leanna have three children, Ellie, Jesse, and Owen. Kevin is a graduate of Liberty University and has a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies. Kevin is an avid gamer and is passionate about students, kids, and serving their families.
Leanna Gladfelter, Office Administrator
Leanna and her husband Kevin have three children, Ellie, Jesse, and Owen. Leanna is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies. Leanna loves people and uses her gifts of organization to manage our office and serve students, kids and their families.
Justin Hanneken, Associate Pastor
Justin and his wife, Karena, have 5 children: Gloria, Bryce, AJ, CeCe and Kenzi. They have been serving in full-time ministry since 2003. Justin is bi-vocational as he serves as Executive Director of Ends of the Earth Cycling, a ministry of New International. Justin graduated from Huntington University with a Master's in Youth Ministry Leadership. He is passionate about teaching God's Word, youth ministry, and cycling.
Jim Peterson, Associate Pastor
Jim has been a Pastor at CCC since 2013 but his association with the church goes back to his childhood. Jim attended Bryan College and Alliance Theological Seminary. He has served the Christian & Missionary Alliance as Pastor, District Church Growth Director and National Men’s Ministry Director for 35 years. Jim’s primary role at Christ Community Church is providing leadership in the churches daily operations and overseeing the churches ongoing strategic partnerships. Jim is married, has two children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild!
Ben Potter, Worship Leader
Ben Potter has been playing music for most of his life, and currently serves as a music teacher for the Hendry County School District. Along with being a lover of music, Ben has also been a part of or led praise and worship bands in Florida churches for the past six years. Ben has a degree in Music Education from Toccoa Falls College.
Whitney Pritchard, Minister of Connections & Discipleship
Whitney and her husband Darren, have four children: Dylan, Tyler, Ryleigh and Harper. Whitney has been serving in church ministry for almost 15 years, many spent in student ministry and working with young adult leaders. Whitney has her bachelor's degree in Youth Ministry from Toccoa Falls College and is a Consecrated Worker in the Alliance. She loves helping people get connected and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus at CCC. You can find her most Sundays in the lobby at the Connection Center - stop by and say hi!