Central Church of Christ Elders
Central Church of Christ Minister
Central Church of Christ Student Minister
Central Church of Christ Elders
Chuck Juhl (Theresa)
Chuck was raised on a farm in Northwest Iowa. While attending the University of Northern Iowa he met his future bride, Theresa and they began their search for God. Chuck was baptized at the Church of Christ in Estherville, Iowa in July 1974 and Theresa in Waterloo, Iowa in September 1974. They have two children, Elizabeth (Jason) Davis and Michelle. Chuck is President of Benton County Title Company in Vinton and Theresa is employed by Junge Motors of Center Point.
Being a part of the body of CHRIST is a most wonderful blessing as
we seek to live our lives for HIM. GOD has given us a family to love,
worship with, and work beside. May your presence in HIS body be a
blessing to you and all that surround you.
"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen" 2 Pet 3:18
Chuck oversees the Budget and Finance and Caring and Fellowship Clusters, which include the following ministry leaders and activities:
Budget and Finance:
- Tim McKeever *
- Jim Miller
- Joan Kramer
- Dick Hagerman
Caring and Fellowship:
- Rusty O'Brian (Caring) *
- Brenda O'Brian (Pantry)
- LeaJuan Teakell (Give-Away)
- Richard Bradford (Fellowship) *
- LeaJuan & Pauline Teakell (Food)
- Sally Hagerman (Flowers)
- Jim Miller (Involvement) *
* Also serves as deacon
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Moe Colby (Sharon)
Maurice was born in Concord New Hampshire, attended California Long Beach University, and began working for the Department of the Navy in California and Washington State. Maurice and Sharon were married in 1980, lived and worked in Port Orchard Washington where Maurice retired from the Department of the Navy in 1999. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1999 and have attended Central since that time.
My hope is that we can all learn to be the best servant we can. Life is like a coin you can spend it any way you wish, but you can spend it only once. “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant… and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted”. Matthew 23: 11-12
Maurice oversees the Worship and Outreach, Children and Youth Clusters, which include the following ministry leaders and activities:
Worship and Outreach:
Children and Youth:
- Janice Sewell (Elementary)
- Detra Miller (Preschool)
- Nancy McMahan (Supply Room)
* Also serves as deacon
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Bill Rider (Nell)
Bill and Nell came to Cedar Rapids and began attending at Central in 1963 upon Bill's graduation (MSEE) from the University of Arkansas. Nell graduated from Mt. Mercy College (BA) and the University of Iowa (MA). Bill's entire engineering career was spent at Rockwell Collins, retiring in 2001. Bill was baptized at Central in 1966.World travel has been a strong interest - two recent trips were to complete mission work in Kenya and the Ukraine. Bill and Nell enjoy seven grandchildren, reading, gardening, volunteer work, Bible study and teaching.
"We hope that your commitment to Christ brings you peace and joy, and that it makes a difference daily in how you live your life. The gospel message is truly good news of salvation and peace for all who believe and obey Christ. Let us never be a stumbling block to any who seek the blessings of the gospel. Let us be encouragers and doers, and not hearers only."
Bill oversees the Adult Ministries and Missions clusters, which includes the following ministry leaders and activities:
Adult Ministries:
- Larry Hagerman (Adult Education) *
- Tim Lewis (Family Life) *
Missions:
- Randy Randall *
- Jeff Abrams
- Bill and Nell Rider
- Scott Eckman
* Also serves as deacon
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Larry Stock (May)
Larry was born in Davenport, Iowa, attended Iowa State University, and began working for the Iowa Department of Transportation in 1964. Larry became a Christian in 1966 while living in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1974. Larry and May have worshipped at Central since then. They have two children and five grandchildren. In March 2002, Larry retired from the Department of Transportation.
"We often make Christianity more complex than it should be. We need to always remember that we are sinners and we need to love God for seeking us out and sacrificing His Son that we might be saved."
Larry oversees the Building and Grounds, and Information Technology clusters, which includes the following ministry leaders and activities:
Building and Grounds:
- Ralph Quigley (Building Structure)
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- Marta Gellerman (Bulletin Boards)
- Joe Bielefeld (Building Systems) *
- Jeff Abrams (Grounds) *
Information Technology:
- Clay McBride *
- Ian Worden
- Justin Porter
- Tim Miller
* Also serves as deacon
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Central Church of Christ Minister
Dr. Terry Seufferlein (Catherine)
Terry was born and raised in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He graduated from York College and Abilene Christian University, and went on to work with churches in Texas, Virginia and Oklahoma. In addition, Terry spent two summers doing missions work in Kenya, Africa, and a semester studying in Jerusalem. He returned to Iowa in 1999 as Central's senior minister, and has previously served on the boards of the Christian Education Association and Midwest Bible Camp. Terry and his wife Catherine met at York College and were married in 1988. They have two children.
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Central Church of Christ Student Minister
Joel Nettles
Joel was born and raised in Houston, Texas. During high school, he lived in Minden, Louisiana and became a Christian there. He graduated from Abilene Christian University, doing summer internships with churches in Dalton, Georgia, Miami, Florida and Cleburne, Texas. He has lived and worked in Houston, Texas and College Station, Texas and volunteered with the youth ministry in churches in both places. He has worked as youth minister with churches in Hempstead, Texas and Plainview, Texas. He moved to Cedar Rapids at the end of May, 2007, as Central’s Student Minister.
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