Meet The Team
Gene Mattison
Pastor
Gene and Tammie have been married for 32 years and have 3 daughters; Rachel, Hannah, Tori, and a son-in-law, Jarred. They have been members of Central Baptist Church for 26 years. Gene loves astronomy, reading, barbecuing, and cheering on his beloved Texas Longhorns.
Benji Edwards
Youth Pastor
Benji has been at Central since
January 2019. Benji is married
to Christine and they have three kids; Ezekiel, Elisha, and Everleigh. Benji enjoys spending time with
family, listening to worship music, traveling, watching and playing sports.

Melinda Henderson
Children's Director
Melinda has been at Central since October 2012. She is married to Scott and they have three kids; Tyler,Trey,
and Lydia. Melinda enjoys
baking and spending time
with her family.
Cathy Vance
CCA Director
Cathy has been the director of
CCA since May 2018. She is married to John and they have
two boys, Cody and Ryan.
Cathy enjoys spending time
with her family and watching
her boys play sports.
Melanie Welch
Executive Administrator
Melanie has worked at Central since August 2012. She is
married to Aaron and has 4 children, Abbi, Ella,
Grayson, and Titus. She and Aaron work with the Young Adults and enjoy watching their kids participate in sports.
Felicia Deaton
Administrative Assistant
Felicia has worked at Central
since July 2015. She is
married to Jeremy and
they have five kids; Samantha,
Noah, Lizzie, Parker, Will, and a son-in-law, Dennis. Felicia enjoys
watching her kids play
sports and spending time
with family.
Cody Jacobs
Grounds and Maintenance
Cody has been at Central since July 2016. He is married to Abby. Cody loves serving by maintaining the buildings and grounds of Central Baptist Church.