Leadership

Pastors & Staff

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.

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 Bitely

Associate Pastor

Johnathan moved to Celina in 2022 from Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center. Johnathan grew up immersed in ministry. He is eager to see all that God is going to do here in Celina! Johnathan and his wife Michelle have three beautiful children: Magnolia, Jayson, and Jesse.

Jamie Ball

Youth Pastor

Jamie and his family moved to Celina in 2023 to teach and Coach Baseball and Football at Walnut Grove High School. He played baseball and received his BBA in Marketing in 2016 from Hardin Simmons University.  In the years since graduating college, Jamie has been working with kids in coaching and teaching in the public school space.  

His family have been attending Movement Church since 2023 and they are excited to be apart of the faith movement in Celina! Jamie enjoys spending his down time with his wife Jazmin and their lovely daughter Jada Grace.

Meet Our Team Leaders

Jamie & Jazmin Ball

Connections Team

Gabriel Carter

Audio Team

Seth Carter

Media Team

John & Crystal Curtis

Movement Crew

Jeff & Rossana Frye

Community Impact Team

Kaylie Karagias

Creative Director

FrancesMarie Neathery

Hospitality Team

Beck & Tim Stout

Altar Team & Ushers Team

Ashley Swink

Children's Director

Josh Swink

Men's Pastor

Dana Wright

Cleaning Team