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Steve Foster

Steve was born in Green Cove Springs, FL. He is a graduate of Southeastern Bible College (BA), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Dallas Theological Seminary (S.T.M.) and Biblical Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). In 1991, he married Liz and they have four boys: Nate, Noah, Jonah and Joshua. Steve became the pastor of CBC in May 2010 after spending seven years in New Orleans as youth pastor at Berean Bible Church (1990-97) and twelve years in New Jersey as associate pastor at Sayre Woods Bible Church (1998-2010). Steve enjoys reading C.S. Lewis and Tim Keller, teaching church history, playing golf, watching LSU football, eating a good cheeseburger (ketchup only),  and going on dates with his wife. He blogs occasionally at www.heelcatcher.com and has published a book: Heelcatcher: the Story of Jacob Revisited for Those Who Are Anxious, Tired, and Struggling to Make Life Work.

Zach Benton

Zach was born and raised in Stuttgart, Arkansas (the rice and duck capital of the world). He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. In 2013, Zach married the love of his life, Kari, and together, Zach and Kari have two children—Ruth and Jude. Since 2020, Zach has served as our associate pastor of youth and young adults, but he has been involved in youth and college ministry for well over a decade. Zach is passionate about helping students grow in and own their faith. One of his favorite Bible verses is Psalm 78:4 (NET): “We will tell the next generation about the Lord’s praiseworthy acts, about his strength and the amazing things he has done.”

Bill Young

Bill grew up as a preacher’s kid in Dixon’s Mills, Alabama.  He graduated in 1976 from LeTourneau University with a degree in History.  After working in business for three years he attended and graduated with a degree in secondary education and Bible from Southeastern Bible College in 1981.  He and Becky were married in 1981, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After teaching school for two years, he attended Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated with a Th.M. (1987).  He also did additional course work for a D.Min. at Beeson Divinity School. (2003-2005).  He served as assistant pastor of Lake Ridge Bible Church in Mesquite, TX 1987-1990.  In 1990 he accepted the call to Community Bible Church and served as Senior Pastor until 2009. He then was called to serve as Senior Pastor at Madison Bible Church in Madison, Alabama from 2009 to 2024.  He and Becky moved back to Baton Rouge in November 2024, and they are excited to be back at CBC.  They are enjoying spending time with their three children and their spouses and 10 grandchildren who all live here. 

Joy Atchison

JoyAnn has been involved in Children’s Ministry for over 30 years. She is a graduate of Cairn University in Philadelphia, PA with a degree in education and Bible. Joy and her husband Marshall have two young adult children. She is responsible for the nursery through fifth grade programming and is excited about partnering with parents to raise children who love Jesus. Joy and Marshall relocated from Philadelphia PA to Baton Rouge in 2013 and are enjoying the warm Southern hospitality and great food!

Ryan Miller

Ryan was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. He is the lucky husband of his beautiful wife Natalie, and the proud father of Nathaniel, Gabriel, and Hannah Beth. He and his family first started attending CBC in 2018 and then began serving as Worship Leader in 2021. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University and currently works with his family business in real estate. He loves sharing the gift of music to glorify the Father and lead volunteers to serve the body of believers at CBC.

Luke Sands

Luke was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. He has spent most of his life attending and volunteering at CBC but joined its staff in 2021. He earned a BA in music at LSU where he trained in music technology. In his free time he enjoys recording his own music and annoying his wife, Kennedy, by making her listen to it.

Carol Krumm

Carol, a native of Baton Rouge, is third born of four kids. She and her late husband Carl, of 41 years, have three grown daughters and one granddaughter, Jordyn. Carol is a retired employee of BellSouth/ATT with 35 years of service. During that time, she was a telephone operator, secretary and an administrative assistant and enjoys using her learned skills to help run and maintain the church office. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to Christian music and watching old TV shows and movies.

Katy Felder

Katy was born and raised in Baton Rouge, La. She graduated from LSU in 2010, where she gained a love for ministry. After college, she worked in student ministry at Texas State University, and then spent a year sharing the gospel in Athens, Greece. Finally, she returned to the great city of Baton Rouge and continued to do ministry at LSU for 4 more years. Katy oversees events and facility usage here at CBC and serves as "the hostess" of the church. She enjoys traveling with her husband, Ryan, and is loving her new role as Mommy to their son, Garrett.

Rhonda Sloneker

Rhonda was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from LSU with a degree in Marketing,
from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with an MDiv and from Southern University in New
Orleans with an MSW. She practiced Social Work until she married Mike 26 years ago. At that time she
became a Life Enhancement Coordinator (i.e. homemaker and home-school mom) for Mike and later their two sons, Jonathan and Benjamin. Currently, she maintains our church facilities, cleaning and organizing for our various events. She is a Master Gardener and enjoys terraforming her back yard with her husband, their dogs, Daisy, Maggie, and Lilly along with a bunch of chickens.