Meet Center Church's Staff

Rev. Jacob W. Zerkel -
Senior Pastor

Jacob has been the Senior Pastor of Center Church since July 2025. Before entering full-time ministry, he was a full-time High School Social Studies Teacher. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Colts, and playing guitar.

Kyle P. Adamson -
Associate Pastor

Kyle has served on staff at Center Church since 2017. Outside of church, he is a full-time Executive Account Manager. Kyle enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Cheryl, their 3 kids, and 3 grandkids,. He also enjoys watching the Colts, rooting on the Irish, and making dad jokes. 

Rev. Dr. Daniel Rasmussen -
Pastor Emaritus

Dan served as Senior Pastor of Center Church from 2000 – 2025 and has been in ministry for over 40 years. Outside of church, Dan enjoys camping, taking walks with his wife, Julie, and their dog, Minnie, and rewatching Napoleon Dynamite. 

Ken Parks - Treasuer

Connie Minton - Financial Secretary

Cheryl Adamson - Student Ministry

Ann Haddix - Church Organist

Joel Bump - Sound Tech

Daniel Steinbronn - Worship Leader

Ed Parr - Custodian

Vanessia Carnes -
Weekend Custodian