Christ Centered Church


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Our Team



sam murphy



Lead Pastor





Sam's heart and love for people are evident through his ministry in the church. God laid it on his heart to pursue full-time ministry while he was still in high school. Pastor Sam’s messages display his love for teaching and challenging his congregation. He continues to push the church to be a light to the community. Pastor Sam is also the lead instructor and founder of Christ Centered Combat. He has over 18 years of martial arts experience and holds a third degree black belt in Combat Hapkido and TaeKwonDo.


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Lauren Schmidt



Community Care Coordinator





Lauren is able to identify and help cultivate the gifts and potentials of those who serve. She coordinates the different ministries we offer, and is always available to assist where needed. She plays a very active role within the church. Her heart for ministry and people is evident through her years of service. When Lauren was in high school, it was suggested to her that she go into ministry full-time and to let God tell her "no" if He had another plan for her life.


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Kendra connor



Worship Leader





Kendra has a heart for worship, and chooses hymns and songs that engage the congregation and support the reading and preaching of God’s Word. Not only does Kendra serve at church on the worship team, she is the Program Manager for the ministry, Christ Centered Combat. Kendra currently holds a first degree black belt, and enjoys learning and teaching, TaeKwonDo and Combat Hapkido.


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Sean Connor



Tech Team



Sean is a part of our Tech Team! He oversees our live stream week after week. He puts a lot of hard work each week into ensuring the live stream goes off without a hitch! We are thankful for his dedication to serve in this way.



Caitie Sobierajski



Hospitality & Tech Team



Caitie is a part of our Tech Team. Each week she works behind the scenes with the powerpoint, sound, and lighting. Caitie also oversees our hospitality ministry. We are thankful for her heart of service.



Christ Centered Church



Campus Address: 2800 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435*
*We meet Saturdays at 5pm at Judson Church. While we are not a part of Judson Church, we do partner with them.

Mailing Address: 2405 Essington Road, Ste B Box 98, Joliet, IL 60435