Elders
Our elders are our spiritual leaders.  They are servant leaders.  They are leaders with character.  They lead the church out of a humble love for the church and hearts that seeks to glorify God.  Their ministry is to shepherd, guide, and care for the church.  These men are great leaders because they have all humbly chosen to follow Jesus and His leadership.  So in following Jesus, by their leadership, they help the church to follow Jesus as well.  Their wives are godly women who also greatly contribute to the church and are an invaluable part of their husbands' shepherding ministries.  

Our elders (and their wives): Clint (and Cyndy) Erickson, Mike (and Janyce) Forehand, Kerry (and Donna) Kline, Brett (and Kim) McNeill, Tom (and Bonny) Peterson, Bob (and Peggy) Wavra, and Doug (and Melissa) Wiley.

Check back in the future to see pictures of our elders and their wives.  Please get to know our leaders!
Clint and Cyndy Erickson
Clint has served as an elder at Center Road Church of Christ since September, 2015.  Previous to serving as an elder he served as a deacon for 24 years.  His elder responsibilities include all areas of benevolence.  Clint is from Omaha, Nebraska where he also met his wife Cyndy while attending Southwest Church of Christ.  Cyndy is from Missouri.   Clint and Cyndy have been married for 34 years and have four children, each married, and three grand-daughters.  Clint and Cyndy enjoy hiking and spending time with their family.  Clint enjoys woodworking and car/truck restoration.  Cyndy enjoys sewing.  One of Clint’s favorite verses is Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!"
Mike and Janyce Forehand
Mike has a great love for the Lord and the church family at Center Road. He has served as an elder at this congregation for 20 years and as a deacon for 15 years prior to the role of elder. He enjoys teaching Bible classes and having personal studies with individuals. Additionally, he currently serves as the treasurer for the congregation. Mike and his wife Janyce will soon celebrate 50 years of marriage. They have 2 children (a daughter, Dana; and a son, Drew) and 6 precious grandchildren. Janyce serves as the Children’s Bible Class coordinator.  Mike has a “need for speed”. He enjoys the thrill of water skiing, snow skiing, go-karting, stunt kite flying, and working on old cars. Janyce enjoys interior design, outdoor gardening, traveling, and spending time with the grandchildren. They both enjoy vacationing at the beach and fellowshipping with Christians where ever they travel. Mike's favorite verse  helps us realize that our personal efforts are not enough and need to be augmented by God’s refining work. Mike’s favorite scripture is Galatians 3: 3, “Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?”

Kerry and Donna Kline
Kerry Kline has served as an elder at Center Road Church of Christ since  September 2015 and previously as a deacon for over 17 years.  His elder responsibilities include worship and building & grounds ministries.  Kerry and Donna met in college and have been married for 37 years. They both were baptized into Christ in spring 1981. They have lived and worshiped in Muncie IN,  Franklin IN, and Cincinnati OH prior to moving to Kokomo in January 1990. Their two children (Katie & Ben) are married and Donna and Kerry have four delightful grand-daughters. Kerry and Donna enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, entertaining and boating at the lake, and collecting antiques.   A favorite scripture is, Hebrews 1:1-3  "1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
Brett and Kim McNeill
Brett McNeill has been an elder at the Center Road Church of Christ since September, 2015 and served as a deacon for 5 years before becoming an elder.  Brett and Kim have been happily married for 35 years and have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.  Brett has lived in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, California and Indiana.  His elder responsibilities at Center Road include the building/facility, Son Light Station school board and education.  His hobbies are family and church activities;  antique automobiles, reading, history, and football.  One of his favorite Bible verses is Acts 2:38, “Peter replied: Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.  And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (NIV).  Brett can be reached at cbrettmcneill@gmail.com
Tom and Bonny Peterson
Tom's Picture and Bio Coming Soon
Bob and Peggy Wavra
Bob became an elder at the Center Road Church of Christ in 2019. He previously served as an elder for the Alto Road Church of Christ in Kokomo for 13 years and was a deacon for 4 years previous to serving as an elder. His wife, Peggy, grew up in Indiana while Bob grew up in several different states. He now has lived most of his life in Indiana. Bob and Peggy met while attending college and have been married for 48 years. They have two children who are married and two granddaughters. Besides church activities, they enjoy vacationing together and spending time with their family. After retiring from a career in the business world, Bob now enjoys painting and is a successful wildlife artist. Peggy enjoys crocheting, knitting, music and teaching children’s Bible classes. One of Bob’s favorite verses is Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

Doug and Melissa Wiley
Doug's Picture and Bio Coming Soon