Pastor Carl has been called to serve as the Interim Lead Pastor at CEFC after retiring from full-time pastoral ministry in the fall of 2024, following 42 years of faithful service. During those four decades, he served three congregations:- Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Easton, PA – 4.5 years- Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, Blandon, PA – 15 years- Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Nazareth, PA – 22.5 years Raised in a non-Christian home, Pastor Carl came to know Christ at age 14. He believed in the Lord Jesus Christ as his lawful sacrifice for sin and was saved. Pastor Carl’s call from God into Christian ministry began at Pennsylvania State University in the fall of 1975. As people would enter his dorm room, they seldom left without hearing the Gospel. “Carl, no matter what you do as a forester, someday I will destroy it all. Wouldn’t you rather spend your life doing what will count for all eternity?” In that moment, he knew that God was calling him into Christian ministry. Pastor Carl completed his undergraduate studies at Lancaster Bible College and went on to do his graduate work at Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA. Pastor Carl has been married to Julie Fischer for 46 years. They are the parents of three sons, all married, and are blessed with nine grandchildren (three in each family). In addition to his love for pastoral ministry, Pastor Carl enjoys hunting, fishing and photography (family, wildlife, church events and sports).

Sue's passion is giving children a Biblical, gospel-focused foundation so they can love God and serve Him with their lives. Sue loves to garden, read and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Her family has called CEFC home for over 20 years. Our church has helped their children to build their faith and now it's helping their grandchildren to do the same thing. Sue can usually be found working behind the scenes and in the Adventure Kids building on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Cory is a singer-songwriter and worshiper known for unpretentious folk stylings and a deep love for Jesus. He made his debut in 2016 with the release of the full-length record Hope For The Broken and is currently recording a reimagined collection of songs written by the late Rich Mullins. Cory and his wife are raising four sons and a daughter, embracing an intentional and unhurried life together.

Courtney faithfully oversees the financial records and supports the stewardship ministry of our church. She enjoys spending time with her family and being part of the CEFC community.