John Brooks
senior pastor
CONTACT: JOHN@WI-FIVE.NET
About John
John is married to Terrie Brooks, they have 2 grown children, and 5 grandchildren. John was in Prison for 25 years (in the administrative side) before being called as our Pastor. John has a shepherd’s heart and would love to meet with you anytime. John has a BA from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and 12 hours remaining on his MA from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Town where you were born:
Little Rock, Arkansas
Birthdate (yes the year, too):
July 27, 1949
Stuff that you do at CBC:
Preach, teach, counsel and administrate.
What makes CBC a special place to you?
My family and I were members of CBC for 9 years. We left CBC for 3 years for me to accept a bi-vocational pastorate. When I returned to CBC it was as pastor.
Favorite memory of CBC:
Conducting the weddings for both of my Children.
Last book I finished:
Holman Old Testament Commentary on Hosea by Trent C. Butler
Currently my favorite artist/band is:
Michael W. Smith
Currently my favorite song is:
“I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe
I spend my free time:
Swimming, biking, running and participating in similar competitive events.
If I could be someone else I would be:
The first grandchild of both sets of parents.
My favorite Restaurant:
Freebird’s
Movie:
Quigley Down Under
Book (besides the Bible):
Shogun
My desire for Central:
I would like to see Central become a place of refuge for people of all walks of life; a place where they can develop an initial relationship or grow deeper in their relationship with the Lord Jesus.
My spouse would describe me as:
Passionate for life.
Before I leave this world for heaven I want to:
See all my grandchildren come to a personal relationship with Christ.
Jimi Heslop
associate pastor
CONTACT: JIMI@WI-FIVE.NET
About Jimi
Jimi is married to his best friend, Lynn! Married since August 22, 1992. They were not able to have children of their own, but God has blessed them with children in the faith and a spoiled black lab, named Ellie. Jimi has a BA from East Texas Baptist University, and MACE from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Town where you were born:
Texarkana, Arkansas
Birthdate (yes the year, too):
April 28, 1960
Stuff that you do at CBC:
Lead others to fulfill their God-given vision of loving God wholeheartedly, loving themselves and others, and making God famous through equipping people to serve Him well. I want to do whatever it takes to make my God famous!
What makes CBC a special place to you?
The God we serve! He completely blows me away by the way He always comes through for our church, our people, the staff, and me personally. God’s presence is the greatest thing about any of us!
Favorite memory of CBC:
Vacation Bible School, any year! Our people come together each and every year to transform our church facilities for one purpose, and one goal; to make God famous in the eyes of the children in our community. VBS is always well done at CBC!
Last book I finished:
“The Divine Defense” by Robert Jeffress
Currently my favorite artist/band is:
Steven Curtis Chapman
Currently my favorite song is:
“East To West” by Casting Crowns
I spend my free time:
Dating my wife, riding our Honda VTX1800 (motorcycle), playing golf, and being a Dallas Cowboy fan!
If I could be someone else I would be:
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, and I would be all up in their business , as well!
My Favorite Restaurant:
Texas Land and Cattle
My Favorite Movie:
“Remember the Titans”
My Favorite Book: (Besides the Bible):
“If You Want To Walk on Water, You Have To Get Out of The Boat” by John Ortberg
My Desire for CBC:
To fall in love with the God that is crazy in love with us, and for His love to compel us to love Him through loving ourselves, others, and serving the world!
My spouse would describe me as:
Passionate, and committed
Before I leave this world for heaven, I want to:
Be a better husband, to be a better communicator, to ride my motorcycle into every state in the USA, to skydive once and live, and to have no regrets by how I lived my life, “to make my dash count for something of eternal value” (1960 - ?)
Tim Groves
pastor of music & arts
CONTACT: TIMG@WI-FIVE.NET
About Tim
Tim is married to a former Crandallite, Angela (Albin) Groves. They have been married 4 years! Tim loves music and is talented beyond belief. Tim has a BM in Church Music from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and is currently working on his MA in Worship Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.
Town where you were born:
Dallas, TX
Birthdate (yes the year, too)
September 12, 1980
Stuff that you do at CBC:
Lead and educate people in living lives that completely and totally reflect God’s beauty and love to others through the wide range of artistic expressions from Media, Dramatic, Visual, Technical, Musical and anything else!
What makes CBC a special place to you?
The People – the people here are absolutely amazing. They are so willing to learn and grow and try new things all in an effort to Love God and Love others and Make Him Famous.
Favorite memory of CBC:
Our community Thanksgiving Service in 2006. What an awesome time to come together and worship God, as we will be in Heaven. Denominational lines come down in order to worship the same God in one voice!
Last book I finished:
“Searching For God Knows What" Donald Miller
Currently my favorite artist/band is:
Jason Upton
Currently my favorite song is:
“Zach and Sara” by Ben Folds
I spend my free time:
Free Time?!??? Recording and writing music and studying for class…
If I could be someone else I would be:
Donald Miller
My Favorite Restaurant:
Freebirds
Movie:
The Blues Brothers
Book: (Besides the Bible):
“Blue Like Jazz” by Donald Miller
My Desire for CBC:
Is to be a church who live authentic lives of worship. Love God with everything they have to give, Love People entirely, and desire to make God Famous by any means possible!
My spouse would describe me as:
Creative. Spontaneous.
Before I leave this world for heaven, I want to:
Love my wife well. Lose more weight. Have Children. Raise them to be in love with Jesus. Show others how AWESOME God is through my life.
Craig Barrack
youth pastor
CONTACT: CRAIGEVAN@WI-FIVE.NET
About Craig
Craig is married to his college sweetheart, Tammy. He is the proud father of Stephen, 14 months old. Craig and Tammy have been married since August 16, 1997. Craig is a graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton with a Bachelors degree in Religion and a minor and Psychology (this should explain a lot). Craig is a big fan of the San Antonio Spurs.
Town where you were born:
Abilene, Texas
Birthdate (yes the year, too):
December 1, 1974
Stuff that you do at CBC:
Equip teenagers and even parents to love God enough to love other people. I get to teach and lead the youth program. One of the best parts is I get to go support the programs that our teenagers are in.
What makes CBC a special place to you?
Of course, God and how He works in each of us. But beyond that, the People here. They have welcomed us into the family since the first day they laid eyes on us. I believe that they would do the same for everyone. They are just that kind of people who love God.
Favorite memory of CBC:
So far…the night that I came to visit and interview. Blown away by how friendly everyone was and still is.
Last book I finished:
“The Journals of Jim Elliot” by Jim Elliot
Currently my favorite artist/band is:
David Crowder Band
Currently my favorite song is:
“How Great is Our God” by Chris Tomlin
I spend my free time:
With my son and wife, playing basketball, and being a devoted year round Spurs fan (I know, real popular in the Dallas area.)
If I could be someone else I would be:
Manu Ginobili, shooting Guard for the Spurs or owner of the Spurs
My Favorite Restaurant:
On The Border
My Favorite Movie:
“Band of Brothers”
My Favorite Book: (Besides the Bible):
“Band of Brothers” by Stephen Ambrose (no I did not name my son after my favorite author)
My Desire for CBC:
To have people so love God that others want to love just as much as them
My spouse would describe me as:
Passionate, and committed
Before I leave this world for heaven, I want to:
-Simply, to be faithful to the life that God has so graciously called me to.
-Love my family as best I can.
Sandy Carson
church secretary
CONTACT: SANDY@WI-FIVE.NET
About Sandy:
Sandy is married to Richard Carson. They have been married for 40 years. Sandy is a great Church Secretary with a heart that cares for everyone! Come by the office to say “hi” just to brighten her day!
Town where you were born:
Houston, TX
Birthdate (yes the year, too)
January 14, 1945
Stuff that you do at CBC:
Answer the phone
What makes CBC a special place to you?
The people
Favorite memory of CBC:
The first Sunday we attended services, I knew right away that this is where I wanted to be. It just took me 5 years to join by baptism.
Last book I finished:
“Act of Treason” by Vince Flynn
Currently my favorite artist/band is:
Carrie Underwood
Currently my favorite song is:
“I Can Only Imagine”
I spend my free time:
Reading and Spending time with Kelli and Kensli (my nieces)
If I could be someone else I would be:
Someone who could sing!
My Favorite Restaurant:
Cattleman’s Steakhouse, El Paso, Texas
Movie:
Sound of Music
Book: (Besides the Bible):
Anything by Vince Flynn or David Baldacci
My Desire for CBC:
With the Lord’s help, make everyone who walks through our doors feel like this is where they belong.
My spouse would describe me as:
Loyal
Before I leave this world for heaven, I want to:
To see Kelli have the same kind of love for Jesus and her church when she is 18 years old that she has at 8 years old, to watch Kensli grow in the same direction with Jesus that her big sister (Kelli) has and to go back to Virginia.
