Rev. Eggleston comes to us having served as a Settled Pastor and Co-Pastor of two congregations in our regional church and as Interim Minister in three congregations, including one in Montana where she was born, as well as extensive short-term interims and pulpit supply positions.  She also has a background in church administrative work and childcare provision and supervision.  Shari will serve the congregation 20 hours a week and continue in her role as Pastor of The View Christian Church which meets virtually and as Administrative Staff for the Christian Church in Oregon and SW Idaho.
 

Rev. Eggleston holds degrees from Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian College) and George Fox Seminary.  She is currently enrolled in Phillips Seminary Doctor of Ministry program. 
 

She is married to Rev. David Eggleston and they have four children and six grandchildren. 

 Sharon - (she/her) has been the Office Administrator here at Centennial Christian Church for almost 17 years.
During this time, she has served on the NBA Board (National Benevolent Association), Pastor’s Cabinet and Worship Commission and has sung in both the church choir and a local community choir. Sharon also volunteers with a local food pantry held at the church during the summer. She also handles the social media and website for the church.

She has many years of experience working in the health insurance field, school Student Management and more. Tutoring students may have also been involved 😊

Sharon is married and has 4 grandchildren. Sewing and gardening are favorite past-times, as well as the ocean and outdoors. 

Ken B - (he/him) began piano lessons at five years old and transitioned to guitar as his primary instrument in middle school.
Along with extensive choral and band leading experience in both secular and sacred contexts, Ken is a magna cum laude graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business with double majors in Marketing and Nonprofit Management and double minors in Economics and Music Technology. He is an accomplished vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter with over 2000 live performances. He currently works as the Assistant Director of a music school, the Music Director of a local theater company, and the Music Director for Centennial Christian Church.