Austin Lantz
Creative Director
Dr. Lantz and and his wife Crystal have served in ministry for 27 years and have served as Senior Pastor of Christian Center for the past 10 years. Dr. Lantz is dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in Christ through practical teaching and encouragement. He and Crystal are the proud parents of four children.
Scott and his wife Dee have been involved in ministry for 23 years. Scott answered the call of God on his life in 1997 when he was burdened for the youth of his church. They are the parents of three children: Chantel, Josh, and Breanna.
Tyler and his wife Dentyne oversee Impact Student Ministries, and are dedicated to seeing God transform the young people of this area and to see their lives marked by holy love. They are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter Parker Joy in March of 2020!
Spencer was living in Florida when God called him to full-time ministry. He has passionately led the CKids Ministry at Christian Center for over three years with his wife, Taelor, and two sons, Reis and Riley, close by his side. Spencer is committed to leading the children of Christian Center to a deeper understanding of just how much God loves them.
Dr. Mark Lantz
Pastor Lee Barlow
Lead Pastor
Since 2008
Since 2008
Executive Pastor & WHMN Director
Since 2000
Since 2000
Crystal Lantz
Kelsea Lantz
The brains behind the operation
Since 2000
Since 2000
Supreme Media Goddess of the Sound Booth
Since 2025
Since 2025
Spencer Davis
Elizabeth Kerr
Next Gen Pastor
Since 2000
Since 2000
Cafe Manager
Since 2018
Since 2018
Susie Schadek
Ray Suth
Ckids Pastor & Front Desk Receptionist
Since 2026
Since 2026
Video Producer
Since 2026
Since 2026
Our Ministry Leaders
John Gavazonni
Melody Pletcher
Men's Director
Since 2008
Since 2008
Women's Director
Since 2000
Since 2000
Sarina Williams
Chukuma Chijioke
Volunteer Coordinator
Since 2000
Since 2000
Prayer Leader
Since 2025
Since 2025
Ron Johnson
Susan Zimmerman
Senior Group Leader
Since 2000
Since 2000
Care Ministry Leader
Since 2018
Since 2018
Our Team
Mark Lantz
Senior Pastor
Dr. Mark and his wife Crystal have served in ministry since 1991 and have served as Senior Pastor of Christian Center since 2009. Dr. Lantz is dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in Christ through practical teaching and encouragement. He and Crystal are the proud parents of four children.
Lee Barlow
Executive Pastor
& WHMN Director
& WHMN Director
Lee came to LeSEA to attend World Harvest Bible College and quickly discovered the ministry opportunities available at Christian Center Church. With a passion for leading others to Christ, he especially enjoys reaching people through the written word and encouraging others to be a witness in their sphere of influence.
Spencer Davis
Next Gen Pastor
Spencer was living in Florida when God called him to full-time ministry. He has passionately led the CKids Ministry at Christian Center for over three years with his wife, Taelor, and two sons, Reis and Riley, close by his side. As Next Gen Pastor, Spencer is committed to leading the children and teens of Christian Center to a deeper understanding of just how much God loves them.
Tom Ward
Worship Leader
Tom Ward has been a professional musician since the age of 17 and has led worship for over 20 years. He has also been involved in recording, producing and playing on many local Christian music and worship projects and has a passion for pursuing excellence in all that he does for the Lord.
Austin Lantz
Creative Director
Austin has been on the Christian Center Staff since 2021 when he was hired as the Video Producer. Austin is now the Creative Director overseeing both the technical and creative sides of services as well as the livestream. He enjoys helping people find ways to use their creative gifts to serve God in ways they may not have thought of before. His favorite part of the job is still producing video content for services and online. Outside of work he enjoys photography, coffee and video games.