Leadership

Christ Church North Carolina is ruled by a plurality of elders. We hold to a four-office view of eldership, in which the flock is shepherded by deacons, ruling elders, teaching elders, and a teaching elder who also labors as the pastor.

Gene Liechty (Pastor/Teaching Elder)
Although this is Gene Liechty's first pastorate, he is well on his way to being a model pastor. Mr. Liechty is married to Kimberly, and they have four children: Grace, Carter, Silas, and Ian. Mr. Liechty studied theology at Greyfriar's Ministerial Hall in Moscow, Idaho. He has taught under the care of the elders at Bay Area Community Church, in Annapolis. Before entering the ministry, he worked as a marketing professional in a wide variety of fields.

Dr. Larry Stephenson (Ruling Elder)
Dr. Stephenson serves as a ruling elder of Christ Church. After a brief stint in the NFL, Dr. Stephenson decided to tackle bigger problems and has 18 years of experience as an administrator of both public and private schools. He received his masters in educational administration from Heritage College and pursued doctoral studies at Washington State University. Dr. Stephenson worked at Logos School as a teacher and elementary principal, and is now the administrator of Cary Christian School. Dr. Stephenson is married to Kelly, and they have four children: Audrey, Lesley, Ty, and Darcey.

John Guyer (Teaching Elder)
Mr. Guyer serves as a Teaching Elder. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Philosophy from Washington State University and briefly studied theology at Western Reformed Seminary. He works as a Director of Information Technology in the legal profession. John is married to the lovely Jamie. They have 5 children (3 boys and 2 girls) that range in age from college to newborn.

Tim McClelland (Deacon)
Mr. McClelland is a Deacon at Christ Church. He is married to Anne and they have two children: Kirsten and Zack.

Rich Rezentes (Deacon)
Mr. Rezentes is a Deacon at Christ Church. He is married to Miki and they have five children: Joseph, Serena, Jonathan, Kate, & Faith.

Brian Finnegan (Deacon)
Mr. Finnegan is a Deacon at Christ Church. He and his wife have three children.