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Pastor Gary Hanson – Senior Pastor
Pastor Gary Hanson was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Raised in a Presbyterian Church, Pastor Gary gave his heart to the Lord while a teenager. "I came to the realization that being a church member wasn't enough. It had to be about the Lord and it wasn't so I accepted Christ and became a disciple. That journey still goes on today."
He is a graduate of Central Bible College where he met his wife, Carol and together they have two children, Randi and Ryan. Randi is serving at Centerpointe Church as the interim music pastor. Ryan is currently serving as a youth pastor in Apopka, Florida.
With a heart for the Lord and a heart for people, Pastor Gary is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and along with Carol has served for 29 years as an Assemblies of God pastor. Carol has served side by side with Pastor Gary. A gifted speaker with a heart for women, Carol has served in Women's Ministries on a local level, sectional and district level.
Pastor Gary's fun facts
Facts about Pastor Gary
| Sports team |
Cincinnati Reds and the Indianapolis Colts |
| Least Favorite Sports Team |
Manchester United and the Chicago Cubs |
| Restaurant |
Wildfire at Tyson’s and Legal Seafood |
| Favorite Movie |
Clash of the Titans (1971) |
| Favorite Non-Fiction Book |
Soul Tsunami by Leonard Sweet |
| Favorite Album |
Harvest by Neil Young |
| Favorite 8-Track |
America’s Horse with No Name |
| Favorite Cassette |
Philips, Craig and Dean |
| Favorite Song |
Oh Girl by the Chi-Lites |
| Favorite Download |
Whatever Tim downloads for me. |
| Favorite Website |
Coupons.com |
| Favorite TV Show |
24 and The Mentalist |
| Favorite Food |
Any seafood except salmon |
| Favorite Candy Bar |
Baby Ruth |
| Favorite Scripture verse |
II Corinthians 10:4-5 |
| Craziest/strangest thing I’ve ever done |
Scuba dove to 90 feet. |
| Interesting fact most would not know about me or my family |
Worked with the Ringling Bros Circus when I was a teen when the "circus came to town!" |
| What I’m reading right now |
Soul Cravings |
| What I like to do when I’m not at work |
Date my wife and mystery shop. |
Pastor John Carter – Youth/Children Pastor
Pastor John Carter arrived at Centerpointe Church in August of 2009. He and his wife, Karri, have four children. John is a 2007 alumni of Central Bible College. His passion and calling is rooted in his desire to see families serve the Lord together as a cohesive and Christ-centered unit.
Pastor John's fun facts
Facts about Pastor John
| Three things about you? |
I am one of 16 children. I wake up every day and thank God that I "get" to serve in fulltime ministry. I hurt when I see hurting people. |
| Three things about your family? |
Karri and I have been married since 1992. We have four of the most amazing kids on earth. Our house is filled with nonstop laughter! |
| Hometown? |
Bloomington, Illinois |
| Favorite place to vacation? |
Florida and anywhere we can play in the water. |
| Most quoted Scripture verse? |
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ." (1 Timothy 2:4) |
| Favorite worship song? |
Too many to name, but lately, "Kindness" by Chris Tomlin. |
| Philosophy of ministry? |
I believe that mankind continually cries out for relationship. Karri and I are called to reach and build families for the glory of God. As we continue to love people, the Kingdom of God will grow one relationship at a time. |
| Favorite sports team? |
L.A. Lakers, Chicago Bears, and yes... Go Cubs! |
| Favorites hobbies? |
Spending time with Karri and the kids, Competition Barbeque, Fishing, Camping, and making people laugh. |
| Least favorite thing to do? |
Sit in traffic... hate it. |
| Favorite person in the Bible (other than Jesus)? |
King Josiah |
| Three things you must have in your life? |
My Jesus, My Bible, My Family. |
| Favorite Book? |
Besides the Bible, "Communicating for a Change" by Andy Stanley |
| Most embarrassing moment? |
When Karri and I were newlyweds, I decided to ride a shopping cart across a parking lot toward our car. The cart flipped and I landed flat on my face in front of many humored spectators. |
| Favorite food? |
Fried chicken and anything Mexican. |
| Least favorite food? |
Anything with curry... I love the heat, but hate the flavor and the smell. |
| A weird thing about you? |
I randomly read the yellow pages. |
| Why Centerpointe Church? |
God made it clear to our family that we are called to minister here. Since arriving in August of 2009, the Lord continues to confirm this calling every day. |
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