Our Team
Chris Gregg, Senior Minister
Chris has been serving as our Senior Minister since June 2011. Chris was our Student Minister for 23 years before becoming our Senior Minister. He has a passion for God’s church and believes the Church is the hope of the world. He loves people, preaching, ministry and laughter. He was born a Hoosier. He has been married for over 3 decades and has grown children and grandchildren. He loves all things outdoors. He is a graduate of Johnson University and has a Masters in Counseling from Indiana State University.
Email: cgregg@fccbrazil.org
CJ Muston, Student Minister
CJ has been the student minister at FCC since April 23, 2012. He has a passion for helping students engage with Jesus, and loves being a part of FCC, the church staff, and town of Brazil. CJ grew up in Plainfield, IN and graduated from Cincinnati Christian University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling.
If you spend much time around CJ you will find him talking about his wife and kids. He has been married to Kirston since 2007 and they have 4 children; Brinkley, Clark, Tate, and Louna. “I love being a husband and a daddy. They make me laugh, bring me energy, and light up my life!” When CJ and Kirston aren’t doing ministry together, they enjoy spending time as a family; gardening and canning; and raising chickens, turkeys, and their one goose (named Gus).
The Muston’s want to change the town of Brazil with the love of Christ by intentionally investing in students and families!
Email: cjmuston@fccbrazil.org
Mark Grayless, Connection & Pastoral Care Minister
Mark Grayless is a Brazil native that is in his fortieth year of ministry. He grew up at First Christian Church, and in his late teens attended Berea while singing with the “New Creations” band. While At Berea he accepted the call to enter ministry and attended Lincoln Christian College, and during that time served as a part time youth minister here. Mark has served four churches through the years, Second Christian Church, Stateline Christian Church and recently completed twenty six years with Union Christian Church. He now serves at First Christian as our Pastoral Care and Connections Minister.
Jon Rhoades, Children & Family Minister
Dan Stribling, Worship Minister
*More info to come
Jay Crowder, Church Administrator
Jay is originally from Hillham, Indiana and moved to Brazil in 2002. He is a graduate of Indiana State University, Indiana Wesleyan University and has a background in manufacturing and finance. In his role as administrator he oversees the business and operational affairs of FCC. Jay and his wife Cindy have been members of First Christian since 2003. Their daughter Julia is currently a student at Cornerstone Christian Academy.
Email: jcrowder@fccbrazil.org
Shaylee Stantz, WeeKidz Director
"Shaylee Stantz is a Brazil, Indiana native! She accepted her call to ministry by joining our staff in October of 2020. Shaylee is a Cornerstone Christian Academy Alumni and loves to invest in CCA children and her WeeKidz on Sunday morning. She and her husband, Kevin, have been married since 2014. They have 4 children, Sammuel, Jacob, Hanna, and Brynlee. Shaylee studied Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech.
Shaylee has been involved in several ministries since attending FCC and even leads a women's Life Group! She is passionate about investing in the lives of children and growing alongside other women in Christ."
Carrie Somheil, Office Manager
Carrie Somheil has been on staff since 2011. She works as the office secretary, but also as the finance secretary, assisting the administrator in the church finances, and handling payroll and offering. She's been married to Brian since 2001. They have two kids, Elise, born in 2005, and Chase, born in 2010.
Email: csomheil@fccbrazil.org
Peggy Mikles, Daycare Director
Peggy is originally from Livonia Michigan. She graduated from Kentucky Christian University in 1991 with her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Bible. She is married to David Mikles and has 3 kids. She is involved with the Student Ministry, the Welcome Cafe, and serves with the elders' wives. She is commited to providing exceptional daycare and sharing the love of Jesus with all of the children.
Linda Somheil, Cornerstone Christian Academy Principal
Linda has been a member of FCC since her baptism in November of 1972. She began teaching Kindergarten at CCA in the fall of 1985, the year the school first opened. She taught a 3rd, 4th, 5th grade split, 1st grade, and a 1st, 2nd grade split before becoming principal in 1995.
She and her husband Eric have three married sons and five grandchildren. Linda enjoys baking and spending time with her family.
Email: lsomheil@ccabrazil.org
Larry Johnson, Facilities Manager
A newcomer to the Brazil area, he and his wife Wanda have been attending FCC since January of 2013. He graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois. Following the Lord’s ministry leading to Indiana, he earned a Master of Divinity from Chapman Seminary and was ordained as minister in 1992. He pastored several General Baptist churches in Southern Indiana and Indianapolis and continues to use his skills in service for the Lord and his compassion for people in many of life’s challenges.
Larry and Wanda have been married 40+ years and are the proud parents of Ben (Andrea) Johnson and Melissa (Clay) Haviland; grandparents of 3 grandsons and one granddaughter.