West Palm Beach, FL — July 2026 — The Church Network is pleased to announce that 51 church leaders have achieved or maintained the Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential in 2026. This year’s group includes 15 newly certified CCAs and 36 individuals who have renewed their certification, reflecting both new achievement and an ongoing commitment to professional excellence alongside over 900 who have received their CCA since 1979.

This year’s CCA class represents a wide variety of ministries, church sizes, and geographic regions, highlighting the diverse leadership serving churches across the country. The Class of 2026 completed comprehensive coursework, developed a congregation-focused project, and submitted an academic paper. Those renewing their certification have continued to invest in their professional development and leadership growth. All will be recognized during the 70th Conference of The Church Network in West Palm Beach, Florida, July 14-17.

The program is guided by the Professional Training and Standards Committee, with administration and ongoing coordination led by Peyton Johnson, Director of Operations at The Church Network.

Johnson shared the following message with the 2026 class:
“Thank you for your continued dedication to Kingdom work. This certification is just one of many representations of the way you work to be the best you can be for your congregation and your community. Congratulations on this accomplishment!”

The CCA program spans nine key areas of church administration: Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Property Management, Communications & Marketing, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Legal & Tax Compliance, Self-Care, and Theology & Ethics of Church Administration. Together, these areas equip church leaders to serve with effectiveness, integrity, and vision.

CCA projects are available for download on The Church Network’s website, offering practical tools, insights, and real-world applications for church administrators and ministry leaders at https://thechurchnetwork.com/publications/.

To learn more about the Certified Church Administrator program, visit https://thechurchnetwork.com/certify. To explore additional resources from The Church Network, visit https://thechurchnetwork.com/.

Class of 2026

Debbie Anderson

Shandon Baptist Church

Project: Financial Policies and Procedures

Dorothy Ballard

First Presbyterian Church

Project: Three-Year Strategic Plan for First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, Maryland

Jay Fleener

North Texas Assemblies of God

Project: Get Classification Right: How Job Descriptions Make All the Difference

Mario Garcia

Miami Vineyard Community Church

Project: Communications and Marketing Plan for Cornerstone House of Prayer

Mitchell Jones

Forest Hill Church

Project: Let Them Come to Me: Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults in a Multi-Site Model

Laura Lease

Christ Lutheran Church of Fairbanks

Project: Donation Acceptance Guidelines Including Legacy Options

Steven Liles

Mission Church

Project: Faithful Stewardship and Strategic Budgeting: Integrating Biblical Stewardship and Church Financial Systems, a Biblical and Practical Framework

Felecia Manson

The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church

Project: AI in Church Finance: A Look into the Opportunities (Pros), Challenges (Cons), and Ethical Integration (Risks)

Brian Moshier

Flower Mound United Methodist Church

Project: Volunteer-Driven Facility Maintenance Using a Self-Service Model

Sheila Renna

Switzerland Community Church

Project: A Stewardship Policy

Kara Skogg

Hillside Church of Bloomington

Project: Implementation of Facility Management Software at Hillside Church

Lorraine Solomon

Crossroads Community Church Valencia

Project: Onboarding Employees Utilizing Electronic Processes

Robert Vela

Tates Creek Christian Church

Project: Performance Reviews for Churches

Kathy Whited

Epiphany Lutheran Church

Project: Organizational Change Management Principles Applied to a Keyless Entry Project

Heidi Zinn

Shadow Rock Congregational Church

Project: Evaluating and Updating Technology at Shadow Rock Congregational Church: Abandoning a Twenty-Three-Year History with Church Windows and Converting to Two New Systems—Amplify ChMS and ShelbyNext Financials

Renewing 2026

Karen Archable

St. Paul Baptist Church

Michael Aycock

Myers Park Presbyterian Church

David Breeding

All Saints Presbyterian Church

Jennifer Childers

Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Bruce Craft

Braeswood Assembly of God

Denise Craig

The Church Network

Diane Crosby

Lexington United Methodist Church

Donna Davis-Yost

Clear Lake Presbyterian Church

Sydney Deal

Christ Chapel Bible Church

Samuel Duenckel

Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church

Ronald Fischer

Alliance of Reformed Churches

McLauren Foster

Matthew Gates

Victory Family Church

Holly Gillespie

FC Newburgh

Claudia Gilson

Calvary Baptist Church

Justin Greene

Liberty Baptist Church

Mike Greenfield

First Baptist Church Abilene

Anne Gustafson

Edina Community Lutheran Church

Elizabeth Heavener

Converge Midatlantic

Jennifer Helton

Clearview Baptist Church

Melvin Jones

Antioch Baptist Church

Lisa Little

Disciples of Christ-Ohio

Laura Mikush

Sewickley Presbyterian Church

Aileen Moore

Second Presbyterian Church

Shelton Murphy

Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist

Danny Price

Ariel Ministries

Michelle Schofield

North River Methodist Church

Karen Sherman

First Baptist Church

Sarah Soboleski

Church of the Palms

Bob Spencer

Carmel Presbyterian Church

Tracy Trinklein

Saint Paul Lutheran

Mary Ann Vaughan

Immanuel Presbyterian Church

Buster Whitlock

Retired

Matt Whitsell

Hallmark Baptist Church

Patrick Wilkes

New Life Christian Fellowship

Roger Young

Dunwoody United Methodist Church