MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Our Leadership Teams
. . . working together to create a professional team environment where we all take part in impacting lives and reaching our community.
STAFF
Clyde Self
Pastor
Clyde’s goal is to touch as many people as possible with the love of God so that He may bring the healing of Christ to them. To this end, he is very involved as a pastor, a counselor and a mentor. He has a strong love for people. He wants to help them grow because he believes that having a passionate and growing relationship with God is pre-eminent. Pastor Clyde is very grateful for the Bible and the Holy Spirit.
“I am passionately in love with my Lord, my wife, and my kids. I am so honored to be the pastor to people wherever I go and whoever I meet.”
Larry Stewart
Worship Minister
Larry is responsible for “everything music.” This includes everything in the background that makes what the congregation sees and hears possible. He has been doing this part-time for many years. Larry is a strong believer in evangelism and his goal is to see others enthusiastic about sharing Jesus. He is very grateful for his salvation and his family. When not working at one of his two jobs, Larry likes to play golf. He is married to Karen. His step-son is Adam Hensley who is married to Kasi, their daughter is Gracie. Larry’s daughter is Jenny Vining and her son is Ron McLaughlin.
Jon Smith
Youth Minister
As a Youth Minister, it is Jon’s job to guide grades 6-12 through a chaotic time in life by pointing them to God and by helping them prepare for their future. He believes that no matter what the situation is, a person can always find joy. His favorite place is anywhere he can play ball and his favorite non-work pastime is spending time with his fiance, Danielle Walls.
Stephanie Parker
Children’s Minister
Stephanie feels that it is a blessing to be in a children’s ministry because of her great love for God and for children. Her life goal is to bring people to God at as early an age as possible. She is an elementary school teacher who loves to spend time with her family and to read and watch movies. She is married to Matt and has two daughters, Madeline and Kaylee.
Stacy Richardson
Administrative Assistant
Stacy wants to bring compassion and her love for Chicopee Baptist to her job. In addition to her duties as Administrative Assistant, she also co-ordinates the annual VBS. Stacy has a unique perspective because her grandparents lived in Chicopee Village, so she has known the church her entire life. She is married to Ben and has one son, Owen.
DEACONS
- Marty Manculich
- Buddy Anderson
- Jackie Cronic
- Hoyt Boyd
- Matt Parker
- Lyn Burkhalter
- Richard Bailey
You can contact the deacons by email: deacons@chicopeebaptistchurch.co