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ABOUT US
JAMES W. CARLSON (PhD)
SENIOR 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 in 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. Questions such as: 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 (1 Cor 15:1-4). 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 a lovely person, 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 so blessed.
I am committed to teaching and preaching the Bible, God's Word (2 Tim 4:1-4). I am committed to preaching the gospel and equpping God's people to share the gospel and to making disciples in the church in fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matt 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 desire and prayer that all who come to Clearfield Community Church will be changed by God's amazing grace. To the Triune God be the glory forever!
CATHY NICHOLS
MINISTRY ADMIN ASSISTANT
Cathy has been our Ministry Admin Assistant for 19 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!. 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
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!”
JAILYN SMITH
WORSHIP LEADER
Jailyn grew up in a Christian home with strong Bible-believing values and became a follower of Jesus at age 7. She resonates deeply with the stanza “no one ever cared for me like Jesus” and she strives to love and serve the Lord with all her heart, mind, soul, and strength.
Jailyn married Nicholas Judson Dale Smith (known by those close to him as Nick) on May 6th, 2017 and by the Lord’s good grace they have been blessed with a daughter named Rose and a son named Johannes. They pray to raise their little ones to love Jesus and follow His commands. They also have a mini goldendoodle called Ruby. Jailyn and Nick have been members of CCC since 2016.
Jailyn has loved music all her life and loves to praise her Abba by singing. She has been afforded opportunities to do musical theatre, sing in choir, harmonize on worship teams, and now she is humbled and excited to be the worship leader at CCC. Her favorite passage of scripture is Psalm 139; she considers it marvelous that God knew us even before we were being knitted together in our mother’s womb. Her solemn prayer is that she can learn to know God more and that her unbelieving family and friends would realize how amazing He is.
JIM PHILLIPS
TREASURER
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.
MARISSA PONTELLO
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRY
LESLIE KIELKOWSKI
FINANCIAL SECRETARY & CUSTODIAN
Leslie has lived in Utah most of her life. She is married to her best friend James. She enjoys camping and spending time in nature. She also loves spending time with her family and animals.
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