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Christ Centered Church Ministries Leadership

Christ Centered Church Ministries is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. We have a group of active ministers and associate ministers: Steve Baker, Suzie Ely, Patricia Evans, Cabrina Hale.  Following are brief bio's of our pastoral leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.

Pastor Dr. Carolyn Goosby

Lead Pastor

Pastor Dr. Carolyn Goosby received both a M. Div. and D. Min. from Chicago Theological Seminary. She also holds an A.M. from the University of Chicago, a B.A. in psychology, she is a LCSW. She is The Author of “Abbas Heirs” she has served as Lead Pastor since 10–18-1998.  

Pastor Dr. Carolyn Goosby has served as a Bereavement counselor/chaplain and social worker for Little Company of Mary Hospital Hospice/Home Care for 10 years. She has been a preacher and motivational speaker for over 20 years.

Also, Pastor Dr. Carolyn Goosby has taught at Joliet and Aenon Bible Colleges and co-taught a seminary Homiletics course at Chicago Theological Seminary.

Further, she developed Ministerial training for mega churches and facilitated ministers’ retreats as she traveled throughout the nation, spreading love and the Message of Christ.

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Pastor Dr. Carolyn Goosby received both a M. Div. and D. Min. from Chicago Theological Seminary. She also holds an A.M. from the University of Chicago, a B.A. in psychology, she is a LCSW. She is The Author of “Abbas Heirs” she has served as Lead Pastor since 10–18-1998.  

Pastor Dr. Carolyn Goosby has served as a Bereavement counselor/chaplain and social worker for Little Company of Mary Hospital Hospice/Home Care for 10 years. She has been a preacher and motivational speaker for over 20 years.

Also, Pastor Dr. Carolyn Goosby has taught at Joliet and Aenon Bible Colleges and co-taught a seminary Homiletics course at Chicago Theological Seminary.

Further, she developed Ministerial training for mega churches and facilitated ministers’ retreats as she traveled throughout the nation, spreading love and the Message of Christ.

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William Bundy

Assistant Pastor

William Bundy is the assistant Pastor. He is involved in the men’s ministry and has led the Care Van outreach Ministry for over two decades.

William Bundy has served as a youth Sunday school teacher. He has been an enthusiastic praise and worship leader.

He is a retired entrepreneur, and he labored as a manager of a large Corporation.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has years of ministerial training.

William Bundy is also on preaching rotation as an in-house pulpit supply.

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William Bundy is the assistant Pastor. He is involved in the men’s ministry and has led the Care Van outreach Ministry for over two decades.

William Bundy has served as a youth Sunday school teacher. He has been an enthusiastic praise and worship leader.

He is a retired entrepreneur, and he labored as a manager of a large Corporation.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has years of ministerial training.

William Bundy is also on preaching rotation as an in-house pulpit supply.

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KC FORTENBERRY

Social Justice Department

KC has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Christian Formation from North Park Theological Seminary, and also a Master of Organizational Leadership degree from North Park University’s School of Nonprofit Business Management.

KC is a business and fundraising professional. He works in fundraising development which includes working with local churches on fundraising activities.

KC has also worked as a Business Analyst for Canon Solutions America and Corporate Credit Mgr. for Johnson Publishing (Ebony/Jet/Fashion Fair Cosmetics). He also works in music ministry for Christ Centered Church and is part of the pastoral team.

 KC has also run mentoring programs for at-risk youth. These programs are designed to allow the youth to express themselves through the arts.

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KC has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Christian Formation from North Park Theological Seminary, and also a Master of Organizational Leadership degree from North Park University’s School of Nonprofit Business Management.

KC is a business and fundraising professional. He works in fundraising development which includes working with local churches on fundraising activities.

KC has also worked as a Business Analyst for Canon Solutions America and Corporate Credit Mgr. for Johnson Publishing (Ebony/Jet/Fashion Fair Cosmetics). He also works in music ministry for Christ Centered Church and is part of the pastoral team.

 KC has also run mentoring programs for at-risk youth. These programs are designed to allow the youth to express themselves through the arts.

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Wayne Springer

Interim Youth Pastor

Wayne Springer wears many hats within the organization. He is serving as an interim youth pastor.

Wayne has a great sense of humor and keeps the team grounded and relevant.  He Ministers and supports the Seniors in addition to assisting with security.  

Wayne is a liaison for Programming and scheduling. He has been a part of the men’s ministry in his early adult life.  

Wayne is also a business owner and real-estate manager in the cooperate world.  He is an impressive preacher and an influential worship leader.

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Wayne Springer wears many hats within the organization. He is serving as an interim youth pastor.

Wayne has a great sense of humor and keeps the team grounded and relevant.  He Ministers and supports the Seniors in addition to assisting with security.  

Wayne is a liaison for Programming and scheduling. He has been a part of the men’s ministry in his early adult life.  

Wayne is also a business owner and real-estate manager in the cooperate world.  He is an impressive preacher and an influential worship leader.

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Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith

Programming and Music Ministry

Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith is a dual professional.  She is a licensed Dentist and a student of the Bible. She holds a master’s degree in public health and serves as an administrator for the Family Christian Community Health Service in Harvey, IL.  

Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith has been a Dental provider for CPS and Cook County Juvenile Department.

She is an accomplished pianist and music teacher. She is a champion for oppressed and disadvantaged people. Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith is a frontline worker for COVID-19 testing. And works with many churches, small and large.  

She assists with weekly programming and scheduling events as well. Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith has a great love for others and supports Christ Centered Church Ministries in so many significant ways.

She is a charter member and a charming and classy aspect of our team and pulpit supply rotation.

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Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith is a dual professional.  She is a licensed Dentist and a student of the Bible. She holds a master’s degree in public health and serves as an administrator for the Family Christian Community Health Service in Harvey, IL.  

Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith has been a Dental provider for CPS and Cook County Juvenile Department.

She is an accomplished pianist and music teacher. She is a champion for oppressed and disadvantaged people. Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith is a frontline worker for COVID-19 testing. And works with many churches, small and large.  

She assists with weekly programming and scheduling events as well. Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith has a great love for others and supports Christ Centered Church Ministries in so many significant ways.

She is a charter member and a charming and classy aspect of our team and pulpit supply rotation.

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Cheri Goosby

Church Administrator

Cheri Goosby is the pastor of the church Administration. She is an IT specialist and serves as armor-bearer and advisor to the lead pastor.  

Cheri has served on the search committees, hospitality committee, and women’s outreach ministry.  Cheri is a charter member and apart of the in-house preaching pulpit supply.


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Cheri Goosby is the pastor of the church Administration. She is an IT specialist and serves as armor-bearer and advisor to the lead pastor.  

Cheri has served on the search committees, hospitality committee, and women’s outreach ministry.  Cheri is a charter member and apart of the in-house preaching pulpit supply.


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Steven Coles

Reconciliation Ministry

Steven Coles is happily married and a great family advocate. He is a diligent servant of the Lord, and he is a tremendous exhorter. Steven brings a great deal of excitement and optimism to the leadership team.

He is highly skilled in numerous areas and serves as director of maintenance for the church.  

Steven is the owner of Lil’Scholars Learning Center in Chicago. He is an inspirational speaker, and he is also a part of the Men’s Ministry and Pulpit Supply.

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Steven Coles is happily married and a great family advocate. He is a diligent servant of the Lord, and he is a tremendous exhorter. Steven brings a great deal of excitement and optimism to the leadership team.

He is highly skilled in numerous areas and serves as director of maintenance for the church.  

Steven is the owner of Lil’Scholars Learning Center in Chicago. He is an inspirational speaker, and he is also a part of the Men’s Ministry and Pulpit Supply.

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Delisha Gibson

Christian Education Teacher

Delisha Gibson is a wife and mother who only defines herself as a Teacher, Intercessor, Prophet because this is how God defines me.

I am currently the Christian Education Teacher for Christ Centered Church Ministries Sunday School Class.

By the leading and revelation of the Holy Spirit, I do my best to Hear the Word, Speak the Word, Teach the Word, and Live the Word.

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Delisha Gibson is a wife and mother who only defines herself as a Teacher, Intercessor, Prophet because this is how God defines me.

I am currently the Christian Education Teacher for Christ Centered Church Ministries Sunday School Class.

By the leading and revelation of the Holy Spirit, I do my best to Hear the Word, Speak the Word, Teach the Word, and Live the Word.

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Cheryl Blanton

Ministry of Helps

Cheryl Blanton is happily married she is a caregiver and Minister. She enjoys family time and grandchildren.

Cheryl serves very effectively in outreach in nursing homes, shelters, clothing, and food give away drive, and she supports the care van ministry.

Cheryl has a true ministry of help and will roll up her sleeves and help wherever needs assistance.

Cheryl is wise and labors in residential management as a ministry and family support staffer.

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Cheryl Blanton is happily married she is a caregiver and Minister. She enjoys family time and grandchildren.

Cheryl serves very effectively in outreach in nursing homes, shelters, clothing, and food give away drive, and she supports the care van ministry.

Cheryl has a true ministry of help and will roll up her sleeves and help wherever needs assistance.

Cheryl is wise and labors in residential management as a ministry and family support staffer.

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Janice Cashaw-Manley

IT Support

Janice is happily married and is responsible for the Christ Centered Church Ministries website. 

Janice brings the leadership team IT certifications. She has obtained her certification as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) through Scrum Alliance in addition to her Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) certification through SCRUMstudy.

Our (CCCM) objective is to ensure that the website is engaging as-well-as informative.

Please feel free to email her at cccm@currently.com and place on the subject line, Attn: Janice. Provide her with your feedback/suggestions regarding our website.  

We look forward to hearing from you! 

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Janice is happily married and is responsible for the Christ Centered Church Ministries website. 

Janice brings the leadership team IT certifications. She has obtained her certification as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) through Scrum Alliance in addition to her Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) certification through SCRUMstudy.

Our (CCCM) objective is to ensure that the website is engaging as-well-as informative.

Please feel free to email her at cccm@currently.com and place on the subject line, Attn: Janice. Provide her with your feedback/suggestions regarding our website.  

We look forward to hearing from you! 

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