


Chris and Angela Carter
Lead Pastors
Chris grew up in the small town of Roland, Oklahoma where he lived throughout his entire childhood. After high school, he attended the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, where he obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology. He continued his education at the University of Phoenix, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. During college, Chris went to work for a large company as a Network Administrator.
Throughout the years, God's favor was on his life, and he was promoted to Associate Director of IT. As Chris worked in the business world over the last twenty-three years, he also began a journey to discover the burning desire of what God had placed in his heart, to teach the Word of God. He attended correspondence classes at Rhema Bible Training Center part time while he worked and also attended Bible School at his local church. Before long, Chris began teaching at the Bible College at his local church, and God confirmed the call on his life.
Angela was raised in a minister's home, with her dad as her pastor. Though born in New Mexico, she lived in several states, such as Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, throughout her childhood as her family worked at various churches. In high school, her family moved to Greenwood, Arkansas, where her dad pastored Greenwood First Assembly of God for thirty-three years. At a very young age, Angela had already begun to grow and develop in her gifting. She sang in church her throughout her entire childhood and felt God leading her to pursue a career in this area. After high school, she attended Arkansas Tech University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Soon after graduating from college, Angela went into full-time ministry, serving at churches in Missouri and later Arkansas as their worship pastor. Angela loves worshiping God and leading others into His presence through worship.
When not talking about ministry, Chris enjoys sports, spending time with his family, and telling dad jokes. Angela enjoys baking, shopping, and spending time with family. Chris and Angela Carter have been married since June 2000, and have three children: Gabriel, Kaylee, and Seth.
Throughout the years, God's favor was on his life, and he was promoted to Associate Director of IT. As Chris worked in the business world over the last twenty-three years, he also began a journey to discover the burning desire of what God had placed in his heart, to teach the Word of God. He attended correspondence classes at Rhema Bible Training Center part time while he worked and also attended Bible School at his local church. Before long, Chris began teaching at the Bible College at his local church, and God confirmed the call on his life.
Angela was raised in a minister's home, with her dad as her pastor. Though born in New Mexico, she lived in several states, such as Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, throughout her childhood as her family worked at various churches. In high school, her family moved to Greenwood, Arkansas, where her dad pastored Greenwood First Assembly of God for thirty-three years. At a very young age, Angela had already begun to grow and develop in her gifting. She sang in church her throughout her entire childhood and felt God leading her to pursue a career in this area. After high school, she attended Arkansas Tech University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Soon after graduating from college, Angela went into full-time ministry, serving at churches in Missouri and later Arkansas as their worship pastor. Angela loves worshiping God and leading others into His presence through worship.
When not talking about ministry, Chris enjoys sports, spending time with his family, and telling dad jokes. Angela enjoys baking, shopping, and spending time with family. Chris and Angela Carter have been married since June 2000, and have three children: Gabriel, Kaylee, and Seth.

Angela Carter
Worship Pastor
Angela has always had a heart for worship. Having been raised in a pastor’s home, she has led worship from a very young age. She loves leading others in becoming passionate worshipers and training up future worship leaders.

Lindsey Laird
Associate Pastor and Movement Christian Academy - Head of School
Lindsey loves teaching and training children from a biblical worldview. She is a graduate of Charis Bible College and has been employed as a teacher and coach, in addition to serving as a youth pastor. Lindsey and her husband, Justin, have three children: Lincoln, Leila, and Beckham.
Johnathan and Michelle Bitely
Youth Pastors
Johnathan and Michelle moved to Celina in 2022 from Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Johnathan graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center. Michelle and Johnathan both grew up immersed in ministry. They have always had a heart for youth and are eager to see all that God is going to do here in Celina! They have three beautiful children: Magnolia, Jayson, and Jesse.
Meet Our Team Leaders

Jamie & Jazmin Ball
Connections Team

Johnathan Bitely
Movement Kids

Megan Bolte
MC Preschool

Gabriel Carter
Audio Team

John & Crystal Curtis
Movement Crew

Misty Evans
Movement Crew

Kaylie Karagias
Creative Director

FrancesMarie Neathery
Hospitality Team & MC Nursery

Jason Neathery
Media Team

Tim & Becky Stout
Altar & Ushers Team

Ashley Swink
Curriculum Director

Josh Swink
Men's Pastor

Dana Wright
Cleaning Team
