First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
401 W. Jefferson St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309)829-9327
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Pastoral Staff 
 
  Senior Pastor: Rev. Jim Warren
Rev. Jim Warren

 

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.

 

 

  Director of Children and Youth Ministries: Greg Summers
Greg Summers

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 Master of Art 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 currently pursuing his Masters of Divinity Degree at Lincoln Christian Seminary.

Greg is a licensed minister and has extensive experience in working with youth in Church Camps, Special Olympics and school mentoring programs.. He is a life-long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

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 in June of 2005.

 

Minister of Music: Michael Fitch

Michael Fitch

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.   

Michael is founder and long-time director of the Arts Drama Dance and Music "ADDaM" Camp for the Christian Church in Illinois and Wisconsin.