We are a people of the bread and cup
We are a church led by our Elders. "Elder" is a Biblical term for church leadership.
The Elders of First Christian Church:
Sam Sonnenberg - Chair
Lynn Lovell
Chris Merkl
Gene Russell - President of the Congregation
Nena Russell
Julie Sonnenberg
Tim Sonnenberg
Mark Pelton
Sandy VanDusen
Discover the Disciples
Pastor
Reverend Lew Champ
Linda and I have been at FCC for nine years and we love the church, the people and the town.
I am a graduate of Phillips University and Phillips Theological Seminary in Oklahoma. I have served churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska and Colorado. After 40 + years in ministry I have come back to my roots. I served urban congregations but grew up on a farm and in a rural setting. I feel like I came home again after all these years when I returned to my rural roots in Sterling. Thank you people of FCC. You are a generous and loving people and you have made Linda and I part of the family.
