Stories of grace, forgiveness, and redemption through Jesus at Center Church.
An Unexpected Invitation
Rad and Sam Arceta thought faith was just tradition—until neighbors invited their kids to a backyard Bible program. What followed was a journey through community, answered prayer, baptism, and everyday discipleship. Their story shows how God can take ordinary steps and turn them into lasting transformation.
Saying ‘Yes’ to the Unexpected
Todd and Emeris Rhines were not looking for a life overseas. Both raised in faith-filled homes, they knew the importance of missions, but assumed their role would be one of support, not stepping onto the mission field themselves.
Anchored in Faith
When first asked to consider becoming an elder at Center Church, it felt like more than Chuck was ready for. But as he prayed, listened, and engaged with the church’s leadership, his perspective began to change. What once felt daunting turned into a clear, Spirit-led calling to help others discover their God-given role in the church. Together with his wife, Karen, Chuck’s journey is marked by humility, perseverance, and a deep commitment to serve. Through spiritual lessons and seasons of trial, they’ve remained anchored in faith—devoted to equipping others, one relationship and one act of obedience at a time.
A Story of Steady Faith
Ken and Carla Schuette’s story is one of faith, perseverance, and open-handed living. Through seasons of loss, busyness, and new beginnings, they’ve learned to trust a faithful God and to pour His love into others—whether through mentoring, hosting, or simply creating a place of peace in their home. Their journey is a reminder that making a difference often starts in the everyday, one prayer, one conversation, and one act of obedience at a time.
The Sacred Work of Surrender
God first, followed by marriage, then family. Dennis and Emily Arensen’s story of faith is one of ongoing trust, intentionality, and realignment with the Lord, one another, and their children. Through challenging life experiences, such as tight finances, loss, and parenting, they've remained anchored to the strong values they committed to early in their relationship. Their family is marked by an intentional focus on quality time, open dialogue, and surrender to God’s plans as they regularly recalibrate and practice what it looks like to surrender to the Lord and love one another well.