Jim Warren came to First Christian Church as our Senior Pastor in December 1998. Prior to that, he had served Marion Christian Church in Marion, Iowa for 14 1/2 years. He grew up in Mattoon, Illinois and is a lifelong member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He graduated from Olivet College in Kankakee, Illinois. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts and his Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, California. Jim and his wife, Sharon, have ten children.

Jim is an avid Cubs fan and is always looking forward to next year. He also has a reputation for wearing really ugly ties. He and his family live in an old house in the historic Dimmitt's Grove neighborhood, so he spends much of his spare time remodeling and restoring their 1868 home.

The Rev. McBride was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She holds a B.A. degree in Environmental Design from the University of New Mexico. A life-long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Cyndy earned her Master of Divinity degree from Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. Her theological training included ministry and mission experiences in Mexico, Louisiana and Central America. She pastored congregations in Kentucky and Arizona prior to moving to Illinois.

Cyndy's husband Charles is the manager of Crossroads, a non-profit Global Handcraft shop in downtown Bloomington. They enjoy travel, reading, music, and movies. They enjoy being host-parents for foreign students and have exchange student "sons" who live in Mexico, Slovakia, Germany and the Czech Republic. Cyndy also enjoys painting, photography and gardening. She joined the staff of Bloomington First Christian Church on June 1, 1999.

Greg Summers was born and raised in Benton, Illinois. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland University College and a M.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma. He served as an accountant in the Air Force for 20 years prior to accepting God’s call to the youth ministry. He is a life-long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Greg has extensive experience in working with youth in Church Camps, Special Olympics and school mentoring programs.  Prior to moving to Bloomington, he worked with the youth ministries at the First Christian Church in Altus, Oklahoma, including Sunday School, Children’s Church and Nursery activities. He is also considering a call to pastoral ministry.

Greg enjoys sports, reading and spending time with his family – his wife Christi and two children, Greg Jr. and Melissa. He joined the staff of Bloomington First Christian Church on June 5, 2005.

Michael Fitch is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who has served as pastor for several congregations in Illinois.  In addition to his Master of Divinity degree, Michael holds a Master of Music degree and brings both theological and conducting expertise to the congregation. Besides his work as the part-time director of music ministries at FCC, Michael is employed at State Farm.   

For many years, he has directed the Arts Drama Dance and Music "ADDaM" Camp for the Christian Church in Illinois and Wisconsin. Michael enjoys flying and lives in an historic home near IWU's campus with his wife Phyllis, a professional accompanist.

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