Central Baptist Church

Rev. Ivan E. Greuter, Senior Minister: A native of Nebraska, Pastor Ivan grew up on the Great Plains  and received his call to the ministry at an early age.  After graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Ottawa University, he earned the Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Divinty degrees at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary before being ordained in 1999.  He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry degree at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Iowa.  Ivan previously served the First Baptist Church of Wood River, Illinois before joining the staff at Central Baptist Church in 2006.  Rexanne, his wife, and Ivan have three children – two girls and a boy.  He loves M&M candies and Dr Pepper.  Email: pastor@cbcquincy.org.

 Mr. Ryan Donoho, Youth Minister – Ryan was called to serve as the Youth Minister at CBC in September of 2009.  After growing up all over Illinois, Ryan graduated from the Universtiy of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Speech Communication.  He then graduated from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree.  He married his wonderful wife Krista, who he met at the U of I, in the summer of 2007.  Ryan has served in youth ministry over the last seven years.  He is a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Fighting Illini.  Email: ryan@cbcquincy.org.

 Ms. Adina Butler, Director of Children’s Ministry – Adina joined the staff of Central Baptist Church in October, 2008 as a full-time person who recruits, trains and encourages our children’s ministry volunteers.  She graduated from Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo. in 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology.  She is currently working on her Master of Divinity degree at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.   Email: adina@cbcquincy.org.

 Mrs. Carolyn Brown, Executive Secretary – Carolyn has been Executive Secretary since 1964, and a member of Central Baptist since 1952.  She is a third-generation member of Central Baptist.  A 1960 graduate of Quincy Senior High and a Gem City Business College.  Email: carolyn@cbcquincy.org.

Mrs. Rexanne Greuter, Choir Director – Rexanne comes from the metropolis of Minneapolis, Kansas.  She graduated from Ottawa University in 1995 with a Bachelors of Arts in Fine Arts Management.  She  is active in American Baptist Woman and loves to sing, direct music and play her trombone. 

Mr. Andy Rhea, Director of Contemporary Worship – Andy serves as our part-time Director of the Praise Band.  He is the lead singer in his band, www.andryrheamusic.com.  He is a music student at Hannibal La Grange College, Mo.  Email: music@cbcquincy.org.

Mr. John Christ, Church Custodian.