Our Staff
Jason Abbott, Senior Pastor
Pastor Jason answered the call to Central Church in the fall of 2021, after previously serving as Associate Pastor at Living Hope Church in Jefferson City, Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church in Harrisburg, PA, and most recently as Senior Pastor at First Evangelical Free Church in Chicago, IL. Jason has his DMin from Covenant Seminary, his MAR from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and his MEd from the University of Missouri. He and his wife Natalie have five children (Josiah, Esther, Miriam, Ezra, and Silas). He enjoys spending time with his big-crazy family, dating his amazing wife, living or dying (mostly dying!) with Mizzou football, and planning trips–and sometimes taking them–to majestic mountainous destinations.
Dalton Green, Youth Director
Dalton has been involved with youth ministry for nine years and loves investing in students’ lives and faith. He’s currently finishing up his last semester at Lincoln and plans to head to seminary. Dalton is married to Avery, and they have a son, Judea. When he’s not busy with ministry, you’ll probably find him golfing or getting his heart broken by the Boston Red Sox.
Michelle Ebersold, Church Administrator
Michelle has always viewed her work in the church office as ministry and feels blessed to be serving at Central. She holds a B.S. in Graphic Arts from the University of Central Missouri. Michelle and her husband, Doug, have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. She enjoys time spent with family, playing with grandchildren, participating in women’s Bible studies, and drinking lots of strong coffee! One of her favorite scripture passages is the “By Faith” chapter taken from Hebrews 11.
Rene Miserez, Young Youth & Bell Choir Director
Rene has been director of the handbell choir since January of 1990 and has been ringing with the group since 1977. Rene is “one of our own” and represents the fifth generation of her family here at Central. She has always been very involved in various activities. After directing Vacation Bible School since 2003, she became Central’s first Young Youth Director in 2008. She appreciates the relationships she is building and the opportunity to help children learn more about God.