Richie Clendenen Email
Senior Pastor
Richie Clendenen is the Senior pastor of Christian Fellowship Church. He had been on staff as associate pastor for several years before becoming the Senior Pastor. Richie is a graduate of School of Ministry and also attended Christ for the Nations Bible Institute. He and his wife Jenny, are the parents of two sons, Trey and Liam.
Damian Praniuk Email
Associate Pastor
Damian was born in Cordoba, Argentina, the son of a third generation minister. As a child he grew up under the revival and ministry of Carlos Anacondia and experienced many signs and wonders that marked his life. In 2013, he and his family moved to KY to be the associate pastor of Christian Fellowship Ministries. He now presides over the chapel ministry of CFS, helps develop young worship teams, nurtures a church planting movement in Argentina with the help of World Missions and Evangelism, and serves in many capacities at Christian Fellowship Ministries. Damian and Shellie have 3 children together, Isaiah, Seth & Celeste.
Trevor and Rebekah Crocker Email
Youth Pastor
Trevor Crocker is the Youth Pastor of Christian Fellowship Ministries and Rebekah is the accounts payable secretary at CFM. She has attended church here since early childhood and graduated from CFS. Trevor and Rebekah, also volunteer their time to various ministries within the church every week. They are most passionate about equipping and discipling young people to fulfill their God given abilities and talents by helping them know God and and share that love with others. Together they have five beautiful girls and are a great blessing to CFM.
Jared and Megan Paschall Email
Children's Pastors
Jared and Megan Paschall are the Elementary Kids Pastors at Christian Fellowship Ministries. Jared works at Inspired Technology as the logistics manager. Jared is also the board chair for the Merryman House and coaches volleyball. Megan is a middle/high school math teacher at CFS. Jared and Megan have three kids, Oliver, Marjorie, and Graham.
Ryan and Leah Freeman Email
Early Childhood Pastors
Ryan and Leah Freeman serve as the Early Childhood Pastors of Christian Fellowship Ministries. They are dedicated to nurturing a love for Jesus in our youngest children. They help create a joyful and caring environment, laying a strong spiritual foundation in our nursery and pre-k classes.
Scott Wagner Email
CFM Administrative Pastor
Scott Wagner had served on the staff of Christian Fellowship Church as associate pastor since 2001. He now serves as the Financial Administrator. Scott and his wife, Melissa, are the parents of four grown children: Megan, Garrison, Jackson, and Maggie.
Joy Tarnowski Email
Community Life Pastor
Joy began working as the secretary at Christian Fellowship in early 2017 and in the spring of 2023 was added to the pastoral staff. She has grown up in CFM and served in many areas prior to this position. She also leads our young adult group. Joy has a heart for missions and plans on living on the foreign mission field in the future.
Leslie Cates Email
Worship Pastor
Bill Rowley Email
Administrator/Principal, Christian Fellowship School
Bill Rowley has been in the education field for 25 years, several years as the principal of Christian Fellowship School and now serves as the Financial Administrator for CFS as well. Bill is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a B.A. in Chemistry and of Murray State University with a M.A. in secondary education. He further graduated from Christ for the Nations Institute where he received a firm Biblical foundation. Bill and his wife, Freda, have one daughter, Rachel.
J.T. Parish Email
Founding Pastor
Dr. J.T. Parish was the Founding Pastor of Christian Fellowship Church. He further served on the Church Leadership Council, as Chairman of the Board of World Missions and Evangelism, and President of the School of Ministry. Dr. Parish went on to be with the Lord in February of 2023.
Jessi Elledge Email
Secretary
Jessi joined our staff in 2024, but she has been part of the Christian Fellowship Church community for a couple of years. She has been married to William Elledge for 24 years, and together they have seven children: Brennan, Cailen, Keira, Everly, Maliah, Rowen, and Norah.
