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Central
Assembly
1301 North Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
p (417) 866-5013
f (417) 866-5018
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Pastoral Staff
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Jim Bradford Senior Pastor
Dr. Jim Bradford, a native Canadian, holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the Univ. of Minnesota. Upon graduation, he entered ministry as full-time Chi Alpha Campus Pastor. One year later, this became University Church. Jim pastored that church until 1988. In 1988, Pastor and his family moved to California, where he followed Dr. George Wood as Senior Pastor of Newport-Mesa Christian Center in Costa Mesa. Twelve years later the Bradfords moved to Vancouver, B.C., and stepped into the role of Senior Pastors of Broadway Church. Pastor Jim came to Central Assembly in September 2003, and we are excited to grow and to reach out to the community under his leadership. |
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Tom Matrone Music Pastor - Senior Associate
Under the leadership of Pastor Tom, Central has the privilege to enjoy music from a wide range of sources: from treasured hymns of the church to the most recent choruses. Pastor Tom has traveled the nation doing seminars and conferences regarding worship, sacred music, choirs, and orchestra pieces and has recently been named National Music Director for the Assemblies of God. |
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Craig Cunningham Connections Pastor
Pastor Craig works with the overall congregation of our church creating an atmosphere where we are not only a "friendly church" but a "church of friends." Pastor Craig specifically oversees the development of small groups, elective tracks for Christian Education, and a wide scope of other responsibilities. |
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Mike McCrary Young Life and Family Ministries
Pastor Mike is the new Young Life and Family Ministries Pastor at Central. Specifically, he works with the college through 40-something age group to facilitate new connections and healthy spiritual growth. He leads the New Community service that meets on Wednesday nights in the newly renovated multipurpose hall. A veteran youth pastor, Pastor Mike also works closely with Pastor Travis and Pastor Cheri to provide leadership to Fusion Student Ministries. |
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Hubert Morris Pastoral Care and Seniors
Rev. Morris ministers to the Senior Adults and is responsible for pastoral care at Central Assembly. Pastor Hubert has served in associate and senior pastoral ministry for the past 4 decades. Pastor Hubert is joined by his wife of 40 years, Glenda, who is his partner in ministry. |
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Erik Alfsen College Pastor
Erik, a native of Washington State, is the College Pastor at Central. Specifically, Erik works with the college students and 20- somethings of our community, helping them connect through small groups, activities, and special gatherings. He is a recent graduate of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, earning an Master's of Divinity. |
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Travis Cherry Youth Pastor
Pastor Travis is the Lead Youth Pastor here at Central Assembly. He leads Fusion Student Ministries, which is focused on 6th through 12th grade. Travis and his wife Leann have found a way to span the gap from middle school to high school with a dynamic ministry.Bio info coming soon... |
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Cheri Stevenson Associate Youth Pastor
Pastor Cheri, a graduate of Evnagel University, serves as Associate Youth Pastor of Fusion Student Ministries. In addition to leading the middle school, or JV ministry, Pastor Cheri is responsible for all Youth Outreach and After School Priograms. Bio info coming soon... |
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Justin Kochs Children's Pastor
Pastor Justin works with our children from birth to 5th grade. Having grown up at Central Assembly, he is well-qualified to lead the Children's Ministries here. You can find him and his wife Camille in KidZone each Sunday morning in our newly renovated children's area.
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