Dr. Wayne Chasteen has a heart for Christ and leads with the desire to see God's will accomplished through Christ First Church in such a way that it spills outside our church walls and impacts the community and beyond.

A gifted vocalist, lyricist and musician, Wayne is the founder of the southern gospel trio Rhyme and Reason who toured globally taking inspirational and contemporary praise and worship music as well as an evangelistic message to the masses.

In 2012, God called him to lay down his traveling ministry and open the doors of Christ First Church. Since that time, we’ve seen God move in amazing ways with a vision of church life that continues to grow.

Wayne and his wife Cathy have been married for 32 years with family ties to the area. He can be reached christfirstchurch2012@gmail.com

Along with Dr. Wayne Chasteen, Mary is a founding member of Rhyme and Reason southern gospel trio.

 Mary directs the business operation and administration of the church.

A gifted musician, pianist and vocalist, Mary is also the Music Ministry directory and oversees the praise and worship teams.

Her heart’s desire is for people who walk in the doors of C1C to meet the transforming power of Jesus Christ and see Him fulfilled in their lives.

She can be reached at marymckinley416@gmail.com

Lisa has served the disability community for over 20 years as a leader, advisor, and tireless advocate. Her efforts began with providing support to parents and families, and broadened to teachers, schools, churches and the community as she realized that the most profound way to support families was to build inclusion into the fabric of the communities where families live their lives. Lisa’s personal and professional experience and training uniquely qualify her as a special needs ministry consultant and speaker. Her deepest passion and calling is for helping churches include all people regardless of ability in congregational worship, educational programming, and fellowship activities. Most importantly, Lisa is the wife of Jeff Mattheiss, whose constant support and devotion have encouraged her to broaden her reach and serve as called, and the mother of two deeply loved daughters. Emily, her oldest, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, inspiring Lisa’s journey and calling.