About
Staff
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Thomas Todd, Senior Pastor
Personal Background:
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Tom Todd met his wife, Cathy while receiving his college education at Trevecca Nazarene University. Tom entered his career life in the medical field. However, God had different plans for Tom's life and called him into full-time ministry.
Tom returned to Trevecca to pursue a B.S. in Pastoral Ministry. Soon afterward, Tom and Cathy were called to serve as Youth Pastors to a small congregation at Whispering Hills Church of the Nazarene (now Concord Community Church of the Nazarene). This tenure was followed by a season of leadership at Avon Park Church of the Nazarene, in Avon Park, Florida, as Associate Pastor of Youth and Worship, and a subsequent tenure as Senior Pastor of Sarasota First Church of the Nazarene in Sarasota, Florida.
Meanwhile, the small struggling congregation at Whispering Hills Church of the Nazarene in Nashville continued to love and follow the pathway of their once Youth Pastor and his now growing family of three children, Kevin, Christy, and Kyle. In 1990, an opportunity presented itself for new pastoral leadership at WHN and was extended to the Todd family. This new pastor's young vivacious spirit and overwhelming heart for people stimulated a fruitful season of growth for the congregation and the church family eventually outgrew its original campus, purchased nearly 40 acres in Brentwood, TN, erected the first phase of a new campus, relocated in the year 2000, and re-organized the church with a brand new vision and mission- and a new name, Concord Community Church of the Nazarene.
Now serving in their 20th year of pastoral leadership at CCC, the Todds are a rare parsonage family, indeed. Alongside exponential growth of staff, membership, and diversity of ministry base, an overarching commitment to people and their needs has remained the passion and primary concern of both Tom and Cathy. Their heartbeat echoes in the spirit of all who call Concord Community Church of the Nazarene "home."
Tom describes his experience at CCC: "Our experience at Concord Community Nazarene has been incredible! I've been privileged to dedicate young children, watch them grow, participate in their wedding ceremonies, and then dedicate their children, in turn. It has been an incredible place to raise our three kids, and now two precious grandchildren, as well. After nearly 20 years of ministry here, I believe the best days are yet to come!"
Education: Bachelor of Science degree, TNU
Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry, TNU
Work/ History/Credentials:
1. Physician's Assistant, Twenty Second and State Medical Clinic- 1975-1983
2. Associate Pastor of Youth and Worship, Avon Park Church of the Nazarene- 1984-1986
3. Senior Pastor, Sarasota First Church of the Nazarene- 1986-1990
4. Senior Pastor, Concord Community Church of the Nazarene- 1990-present
5. Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene-1987 -
Bob Barnhart, Adult Ministries Pastor
Personal Background: Bob is honored to be serving in his fifth year of ministry at CCC. After 13 years of serving in lay ministry, Bob was called by God away from a successful family business in Jacksonville, Florida to youth ministry and has never looked back. His love for people is balanced so well by his business experience and provides him with a truly unique skill set for full-time ministry.
As Associate Pastor of Ministry Development, his ministry role allows him the privilege of researching, introducing, supporting, evaluating, and organizing ministries for all ages and people groups. As he works alongside lay leadership teams and individuals, Bob is fueled by an overwhelming passion for evangelism, young people and inner city ministry. He and his wife, Sherri, have two daughters, Jayni and Jayci, who are his pride and joy.
Education:
-B.S. in Business Administration, Trevecca Nazarene University
-Master’s Degree in Religion, Trevecca Nazarene University
Work/Ministry History:
-Youth Pastor, Fort Myers First Church of the Nazarene- 2000-2004
– Associate Pastor of Ministry Development, Concord Community Church of the Nazarene- 2004-present. -
Luke Frame, Worship Arts Pastor
Luke is a recent graduate of Olivet Nazarene University, where he studied music performance. His area of ministry includes programming Sunday Morning Worship, overseeing media and visual presentation, and rehearsing and leading Celebration Choir, Celebration Choir Singers, and CCC Band.
Luke was born and raised on a farm in Williamsburg, IN. He graduated from Northeastern High School and went to Olivet Nazarene University where he studied music, was a member of Orpheus Choir, and traveled the Olivet Region in a Public Relations singing group called The Olivetians. While at Olivet, Luke met his wife Stephanie. They were married in August of 2010 and now live in Smyrna.
Education:
-Bachelor of Music in Music Performance – Olivet Nazarene University -
To Be Updated, Children and Family Pastor
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To Be Updated, Outreach Pastor
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Jonathon & Jessica Duranceau, Student Ministries Pastors
Jonathon and Jessica have been serving in their part-time roles as Jr. High Ministries Directors since February, 2009. As the newest members of the team, they bring an exciting energy to our Jr. High. Their desire is to see each student grow deeper in their relationships with each other and with Christ.
Personal Background: After meeting each other in college, Jonathon and Jessica were married in 2004. They have many years of life experience working with the Nazarene church. Both were very involved in the church growing up, with their parents serving as great examples of giving back through ministry in the church.
Education: (Jonathon)
-Business Management degree, Trevecca Nazarene University
-Master’s degree, Business Management, Trevecca Nazarene University
Education: (Jessica)
-Communications degree, Trevecca Nazarene University
-Master’s degree in Counseling, Trevecca Nazarene University
Work/Ministry History:
-Resident Directors, Trevecca Nazarene University
-Ministry with MissionCorps in Nairobi, Kenya -
Sherri Barnhart, Nursery-Preschool Director
Sherri has been ministering to the Little Ones at CCC since 2005. She feels blessed in her endeavors at CCC as she leads the infant, toddler, and preschool department in organization, security, and love for Christ!
Personal Background: Sherri is married to Bob Barnhart and has two cherished daughters, Jayni and Jayci.
Education:
-Degree in Social Welfare, Trevecca Nazarene University
Work/Ministry History:
-Administrator, Supplementary Instruction, Florida Gulf Coast University
-English Writing Lab Assistant/Tutor, Florida Gulf Coast University
-English SAT College Prep Instructor, Florida Gulf Coast University
-Administrator, Crisis Pregnancy Center, Jacksonville, FL
-Director, Independent Living Program (foster youth), Duval Co., FL
-Teaching experience, grades 6-12 and Elementary music, K-6th grade
-English CLAST Prep Instructor, Florida Gulf Coast University -
Barbara Edwards, Office Manager
Human resource facilitation, facility management and reservations, calendar administration, editing of printed material for publication, church-wide communications.
Personal Background: Born in Nashville, TN, Barbara grew up in a Nazarene home, and has been involved in the denomination throughout her life. Following her college career, she married Mike Edwards and the couple moved to Los Angeles, CA, where they served full-time in inner city compassionate ministries. After 14 years, they welcomed a son, Cameron and daughter, Bethany into their home and Barbara’s career changed to full-time mother/homemaker. In 2000, the family relocated and returned to Barbara’s hometown, Nashville. CCC quickly became their church home and Barbara became the church’s Office Manager shortly thereafter.
Education:
-Degree in Christian Education, Kentucky Mountain Bible College
-Administrative Training, Abram Friedman Vocational Institute
Work/Ministry History:
-Administrative Assistant, Los Angeles Mission, 1976-1991
- Office Manager, Concord Community Church of the Nazarene- 2004-present -
Donna Wilson, Administrative Assistant
Donna has served as Administrative Assistant for the past two years. Her primary areas of service are creating and printing the weekly worship folder and newsletter, updating church records, answering incoming phone calls, facilitating requests and information, ordering supplies, keeping the copiers serviced, and performing other duties that may be assigned.
Personal Background: Born in Middletown, Ohio, Donna has spent all of her life in a Nazarene family, serving in areas of the church from crib nursery to Senior Adult Ministries. She has also served in music ministry since she was a child. She and her husband, Steve, have two children and six grandchildren. They have lived in the Nashville area since 1987. CCC has been a major part of their family's life for 15 years.
Education:
-Graduate of Trenton High School
-Received training at numerous secretarial and computer courses and workshops
Work History:
-Office Manager of family business, 1970-1987
-Secretary, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1987-2000
-2000 Staff Person of the Year - Trevecca Nazarene University
-Office Manager/Owner of family business, 2001-present
