The Church Network Celebrates 30 New Certified Church Administrators (CCAs)

 

Dallas, TX – June 10, 2025
The Church Network proudly announces that thirty church executives have earned the prestigious Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential. These professionals join a community of over 900 others who have received this designation since 1979.

The 2025 CCA class successfully completed rigorous coursework, a congregation-specific project, and an academic paper. They will be honored during the 69th Annual Conference of The Church Network in Omaha, NE. The diverse group of CCAs represents various regions and denominations across the United States.

The rigorous standards for the program are set by the Professional Training and Standards Committee, and the day-to-day operations of the program are overseen by Peyton Johnson, Director of Education and Events at The Church Network.

Denise Craig, CAE, CCA, Chief Executive Officer for The Church Network, congratulates the new CCAs: “Your expertise in church administration will make a significant impact within your own church, community, and the work you do daily. Congratulations on such a significant professional milestone!”

The CCA program covers 9 areas of study: Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Property Management, Communications & Marketing, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Legal & Tax Compliance, Self-Care, and Theology & Ethics of Church Administration. The certification program aims to elevate professional standards and enhance individual performance. For more information about the CCA designation or how to become a Certified Church Administrator, visit thechurchnetwork.com/certify Learn more about The Church Network at thechurchnetwork.com

CCA Class of 2025:

Amanda Williams, CCA
Data/IT Administrator
Cranberry Twp, PA
Project: Key Statistics Dashboard for Church Leaders

Amy Wall, CCA
Church Administrator
Sun City West, AZ
Project: Upgrading Internet Service and Information Technology Support at Desert Palms Presbyterian Church

Brenda Bray, CCA
Finance Director
Ormond Beach, FL
Project: Audit Ready Financial Statements

Bruce Hardy, CCA
Pastor of Administration
Duluth, GA
Project: Preparing The Way - A Campaign for the Purpose of Evangelism and Missions

Carrie Caudill, CCA
Church Administrator
Lincoln, NE
Project: Creating Facilities Use Policy for First Presbyterian Church Lincoln, Nebraska

Claudio Cordeiro, CCA
Church Accountant
Houston, TX
Project: Accounting and Financial Procedures for Christ Presbyterian Church

Cornell King, CCA
Jurisdictional Bishop
Altamonte Springs, FL
Project: Leadership Development

Cyndy Cook, CCA
Fort Myers, FL
Church Administrator
Project: Policy And Procedure for Death at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church

Gilbert Lynn Winans, CCA
Facilities Director
Plano, TX
Project: Youth Space Remodel

Helena Fong, CCA
Office Administrator
Boston, MA
Project: Blessed Beginnings A Fresh Look at Church Wedding Policy and Procedure

James Michael Spann, CCA
Director of Operations
Lubbock, TX
Project: Ensuring First Impressions Make a Good Impression

Jason Robert Lehotsky, CCA
Facilities Manager
Dublin, OH
Project: Estate Giving Policies and Procedures 

Joshua N. Mason, CCA
Church Administrator and Bookkeeper
Phoenix, AZ
Project: Church Staff Manual Modernization

Kathleen Sheehan Burgess, CCA
Director of Administrative Operations
San Diego, CA
Project: Transforming Sacred Spaces: Innovative Strategies for Revenue Generation & Community Engagement in Churches

Kathy Evans, CCA
Director of Business and Finance
Clive, IA
Project: Business Administrator Procedure Manual Seeds of Faith Early Learning Center A Ministry of Faith Lutheran Church

Kristie Hubbard, CCA
Director of Operations and Community Engagement
Peoria, IL
Project: Employee Handbook to Include Hybrid Staff

Leslie McAllister, CCA, SHRM-SCP
HR Director
Hampton, VA
Project: Enhancing Employee Onboarding

Mark F. Hagewood, CCA
Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services
Nashville, TN
Project: Financial Policies

Mary Thibodeau, CCA
Executive Administrator
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Project: Navigating Standard of Care Compliance in California

Michael B. DeNise, CCA
Executive Director
Charlotte, NC
Project: Policies and Procedures Manual

Michelle M. Button, CCA
Business Administrator
Humble, TX
Project: Developing a Policies Handbook

Molly Thomas, CCA
Director of Accounting
Knoxville, TN
Project: Embedding Staff Values Within Administrative Policies

Nathan D. Anderson, CCA
Church Business Administrator
Roanoke, VA
Project: Optimizing Church Operations: A Comprehensive Guide to Church Management Software Conversion

Rebecca S. McKay Willow, CCA
Office Manager
Grove, PA
Project: An Amateur Builds a Website: Updating a Church Website with Cloud-Based Templates

Roy Milton, CCA
Operations Pastor
Palm Bay, FL
Project: Establish a Human Resource Department

Shannon Fancher, CCA
Director of Operations
Columbia, SC
Project: Financial Policies and Procedures

Steve Francis, CCA
Senior Pastor
Sikeston, MO
Project: Project Refresh

Terri Michelle Edwards, CCA
HR Manager
Gilroy CA
Project: Implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Timothy S. Ankcorn, CCA
Executive Director of Operations
Stockton, CA
Project: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Financial Statements Using Realm Accounting

Traci Michelle Hughes, CCA
Chief Operations Officer
Plano, TX
Project: Standard Operating Procedures for a Large Church