Senior Pastor: 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.

Associate Pastor and Minister of Music: 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 Director of Music Ministries at FCC Michael is Associate Pastor.

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