Meet Our Ministry Staff
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Shane Himes- Senior Minister
Shane grew up in central Arkansas where he lived for the first 24 years of his life. While in Arkansas, he did his undergraduate work at Central Baptist College where he studied theology and leadership. In 2018, Shane completed a Master of Arts degree from Colorado Christian University where he studied systematic and historical theology. He is currently enrolled as a PhD student at Amridge University where he studies theology and ministry, with an emphasis on ancient Israelite religion. Most recently, Shane worked as the Pulpit Minister for Hamilton Crossroads Church of Christ near Troy, Alabama. In September of 2019, he joined our staff here at North Central as the Senior Minister. He and Kaitlin have one daughter, Trinity, who has completely changed their lives for the better! In his free time, Shane enjoys watching sports and spending time with his family. He can be contacted at Michaelshanehimes@hotmail.com any time, or via the office phone at 812-332-2248. |
Bobby Davis - Associate Minister
Bobby was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Harding University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. While at Harding, he met his amazing wife Sasha. After graduation, they moved to Bloomington (Sasha’s hometown) where Bobby taught first grade for seven years before being hired as the full time Children’s Minister in 2006. In 2009, Bobby was named the full time Student and Family Minister. In 2019, Bobby was named NC Associate Minister. The Davis’ have three children, Kobe, Hallie and Annie. Bobby enjoys camp and any sports. Bobby’s email is bdavis@nc3family.org or can be contacted at the office at 812-332-2248 |
Don Cross - Outreach Minister
Don works primarily with the FriendSpeak Ministry. Don is married to Jody who works for the IU Art Museum, and has two children; Sara, who is married and living in Sweden, and Joseph. Born and raised in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Business Management, Don worked in the IU School of Journalism for 33 years as administrator and Director of Student Publications, retiring in 2004. Spiritual journey: grew up in Presbyterian church family as a child and turned away from God as a teen; while attending IU and searching for meaning in life received a Gideon Bible, began reading, visited several church families, connected with young married group at North Central, became a Christian in 1976 and began working with a dynamic college ministry.
Don works primarily with the FriendSpeak Ministry. Don is married to Jody who works for the IU Art Museum, and has two children; Sara, who is married and living in Sweden, and Joseph. Born and raised in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Business Management, Don worked in the IU School of Journalism for 33 years as administrator and Director of Student Publications, retiring in 2004. Spiritual journey: grew up in Presbyterian church family as a child and turned away from God as a teen; while attending IU and searching for meaning in life received a Gideon Bible, began reading, visited several church families, connected with young married group at North Central, became a Christian in 1976 and began working with a dynamic college ministry.
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Angie Warnick - Office Administrator
Angie has lived in Indiana her entire life. She studied at IUPUI in Indianapolis, before transferring to IU working on a degree in Elementary Education. Angie owned and taught preschool for several years before she and her family moved to Bloomington in 2004. She began working in the office at North Central in 2008. With her children Austin (Serena) Warnick and Olivia (Austin) Hays, now grown, she and her husband Jim are making peace with their “empty nest.” Married for 30 years, they enjoy spending time together, walking their dogs, doing projects, and are looking forward to the next chapter… becoming grandparents! Their first grandchild is due to arrive in February! You may contact Angie at awarnick@nc3family.org, or via the office phone at 812-332-2248. |
Janet Flynn- Office/Benevolence
Janet always called Bloomington, Indiana her home, except following her marriage to Tony when they lived in Illinois for two years. After their son, Rob was born in Bloomington, IL, they decided to return to Bloomington, IN, where she was a stay-at-home mom and operated a Day Care. In 1974, she accepted a position in the IU Office of the Bursar and remained there as Senior Assistant Bursar until her retirement in 2004. Following her retirement at IU she accepted the Office Coordinator position at North Central and continues to work part-time in the office and with the Benevolence Ministry. She enjoys spending time with family, cheering her grandchildren on in their sports and school activities, and cooking. You can contact Janet in the office at 812-332-2248 or email to office@nc3family.org. |
Cheryl Massey- Friendspeak Coordinator
Cheryl grew up in Bloomington and in the North Central church family. She and Kyle have 2 boys. Cheryl graduated from IU with a degree in Business Management and worked as an accountant for the IU Foundation for 7 years before staying home with her boys. While in college, she was introduced to the Let's Start Talking and FriendSpeak conversation programs and was able to participate in 2 short-term mission projects in Osaka, Japan (1999) and Varazdin, Croatia (2001) - which left a lasting tug on her heart for mission work. Cheryl started as a volunteer with the FriendSpeak ministry at North Central in 2005, joined the staff in 2011 and took over as director in 2013. When she's not working, Cheryl is enjoying her beautiful family, volunteering at her children's school, and either playing softball or running. You can contact Cheryl at friendspeak2121@gmail.com or via the office phone 812-332-2248
Cheryl grew up in Bloomington and in the North Central church family. She and Kyle have 2 boys. Cheryl graduated from IU with a degree in Business Management and worked as an accountant for the IU Foundation for 7 years before staying home with her boys. While in college, she was introduced to the Let's Start Talking and FriendSpeak conversation programs and was able to participate in 2 short-term mission projects in Osaka, Japan (1999) and Varazdin, Croatia (2001) - which left a lasting tug on her heart for mission work. Cheryl started as a volunteer with the FriendSpeak ministry at North Central in 2005, joined the staff in 2011 and took over as director in 2013. When she's not working, Cheryl is enjoying her beautiful family, volunteering at her children's school, and either playing softball or running. You can contact Cheryl at friendspeak2121@gmail.com or via the office phone 812-332-2248