801-825-1115
CLEARFIELD
COMMUNITY
CHURCH
ABOUT US
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
I was born and raised in South Bend, IN. I did not know the Lord growing up. I became a Christian when I was 20 years old. It was the Fall of 1994. I was a sophmore in college at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. It was a time in my life when I was depressed and was contemplating the biggest questions of life. Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? Is there a God? Why is there death and is there life after death? The problem of death especially vexed my soul. I came to believe then, and still heartily proclaim today, that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the only remedy for death. Jesus died on the cross for my sins and was raised from the dead so that I might have everlasting life. I got saved in the Fall of 1994. I didn't deserve it, and I still don't, and I never will. My life verse is 1 Corinthians 15:10, "I am what I am by the grace of God."
I am married to my beautiful wife, Katherine Rose. She is the lovliest person I know, outside and in (cf. 1 Peter 3:4). We got married on March 17, 2007 (on Saint Patrick's Day!). We have two beautiful boys, Jamie and Nathanael, the loves of my life. I am blessed beyond measure. Again, I echo the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:10, "I am what I am by the grace of God."
My two greatest passions in ministry are preaching the gospel and equpping God's people to share the gospel (friendship evangelism) and making disciples in the church (growing Christians into spiritual maturity). These are not my personal preferences but I believe these are the two priorities for any church according to the Great Commissions Jesus gave in Mark 16:15 & Matthew 28:18-20. God called me to CCC on April 1, 2017. I guess I am destined to be a fool for Christ (cf. 1 Cor 4:10)!
It is my sincere desire and prayer that all who come to Clearfield Community Church will be changed by God's amazing grace. To God be the glory!
Pastor James W. Carlson (PhD)
CATHY NICHOLS
Ministry Assistant
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Cathy has been our Ministry Admin Assitant for 15 years now. She is married to a wonderful man, Gerald, and has 4 grown daughters, but the love of her life is her 4 grandchildren and golfing whenever she can!. Gerald & Cathy are both involved in many ministries here at Clearfield Community Church and would love to have you join them. Cathy has a love for God's people and would love to help you out with any questions or concerns here at CCC. Feel free to contact her at 801/825-1115. God Bless!
RICHARD AXMANN
PASTOR EMERITIUS
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Rev. Richard Axmann, Pastor Emeritus, Clearfield Community Church
Began ministry in American Baptist churches in 1958, (rescue missions,
Youth ministries) then pastoring in 1964 (California, Idaho, Wyoming,
Minnesota, Kansas, Washington). Came to Clearfield, UT January 1995: Retired in 2004 to care for wife Becky with terminal cancer. Married Donna Marten and was intentional Interim 2006-2008. and we have served CCC where ever needed since.
“WOW LORD! WHAT A RIDE!”
TOM EARNHART
WORSHIP LEADER
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Tom is a self-taught and passionate musician with roughly 30 years’ experience playing the guitar and has picked up many other instruments along the way. In addition to this, he has always had a passion for leadership and the development of the people he works with. Seeing things transformed from what the world would consider to be less desirable into things of beauty and worth has always been fascinating to him and sees his own life as such. After years of utilizing his musical and leadership gifts to satisfy his own desires, the Lord performed a radical transformation in his heart through the work of His Holy Spirit. As a result, Tom has been blessed with the opportunity to share his musical gifts and leadership in venues and congregations both large and small. If there is one thing that you will come to know about Tom is he strives to put others before himself doing all he can to model the words of Jesus… “whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” He has been married to his beautiful wife since 2000 and has two teenage children.
JIM PHILLIPS
TREASURER
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Jim grew up in Texas, graduated from Texas Tech, is a Navy veteran and has worked for the Department of Defense for over 47 years. He is married to the love of his life, has three children and 6 grandchildren. He's been a member of CCC for 34 years and currently serves as church treasurer.
KEVIN & MELANIE ROGERS
YOUTH LEADERS
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Kevin and Melanie Rogers joined in marriage on February 2nd, 1993 In Farmington, Utah. We’ve been married 25 years, wow how time flies! We are an Air Force family retired in 2009. We also have three beautiful children: Jailyn Smith (Rogers)(23) and husband Nick Smith. Then another daughter, Kaiya Rogers (21) and last our long awaited blessing, our son, Isaac Rogers (5). Kevin and Melanie were united with Christ on Sunday, August 13th, 2000 at Community Christian Church in Salisbury, Maryland. Our oldest, Jailyn received Christ in July of 2001. And Kaiya accepted Jesus in August 2002. We believe it’s a matter of time before Isaac accepts Christ. As well we are awaiting the birth of our first grand child due in March 2018. We have served in ministry as Youth Pastors, Family Pastor, Children’s Pastor, Campus Pastor, Couples counselors (Spiritual) as well as serve on numbers of various ministries since 2000. We gladly serve a mighty God!
JAILYN SMITH
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY INTERN
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Jailyn Smith has been part of the children’s ministry at CCC for nearly 2 years. She is inspired by Matthew 19:13-15 in the Bible where Jesus lovingly accepts the children and encourages the disciples to come unto Him with the humility of a child. She believes that children of all ages have a voice and she is humbled that God has seen fit to enable her to be used as an advocate for and to teach His beloved little ones. Having accepted Jesus into her heart and as the Lord of her life at age 7, Jailyn believes that God calls each of us to Him in His impeccable timing. She finds it true that a love for Jesus is fostered in the early stages of a child’s life (even prior to preschool) and strives to make curricula available from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. She would be overjoyed to see each child that comes through CCC one day experience Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior, but she is content to be one who helps to plant the seed that God may water.
She is married to a wonderful, loving, and supportive husband, Nicholas (Nick) Smith who is her partner in crime throughout the tasks of the children’s ministry. They have an infant daughter, a late winter/early springtime baby, whom they love very much.
BETH TREVINO
CUSTODIAN
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Beth has been working as custodian since the completion of our new building in 2014. She is married and has two little girls. Beth enjoys volunteering in children's ministries, party planning and wherever there is a need. She loves to spend her free time with her family and working for the Humane Society of Northern Utah. Beth grew up in our church and has been a Jesus follower as long as she can remember. Please feel free to ask Beth any questions or any need you may have. If she cannot help, she will find the person who can!
STEFFANIE BARLOWE
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
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Steffanie has been our Financial Secretary for 8 years. She is married to a great guy. Steffanie also works full time. Steffanie and her husband have two grown children, a son & daughter. Steffanie loves spending time with her family but most of all she loves visiting her granddaughter in Florida.
JOIN US THIS WEEK
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 9:30 AM (for all ages) AND WORSHIP AT 11:00AM