MEET OUR MINISTRY TEAM
Arick Johanson
Lead Pastor
Arick joined the staff at Clay Center Christian in 2018. A graduate of Clay Center High School in 2001, Arick attended Nebraska Christian College and graduated with a BA in Pastoral Ministry and BTh in Family Life Ministry. As Lead Pastor, Arick is passionate about preaching and teaching, making disciples, and leading the church in worship. Arick and his wife Kacy have three wonderful children together.
Chad Ferguson
Pastor of Discipleship & Family Ministry
Chad joined Clay Center Christian Church as our Pastor of Family Ministry & Discipleship in 2019. Before joining our team, Chad spent 15 years working as a Chiropractor. Chad obtained an AA from Nebraska Christian College and is currently working toward an MAT in Elementary and K-12 Special Education. He is passionate about growing men in the Lord, strengthening family units, and biblical discipleship that can be translated simply and effectively to all ages. Chad and his wife Kelly have three wonderful children together.
Sharon Smith
Administrative Assistant
Sharon joined the staff at Clay Center Christian in 2008. A graduate of Clay Center High School in 2001, Sharon oversees many of our day to day operations and offers valuable support to our ministry staff. Sharon and her husband Rodney have one wonderful child together.