davidturner@cbcrichmond.org B.A., M.A., University of Alabama; M.S., Florida State University; M.Div., McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University; D.Min., Wesley Theological Seminary The Rev. Dr. David Turner has served Central as Senior Pastor since March 2005. Prior to his call as Senior Pastor, David served Central as Associate Pastor/Administrator. He came to Central from First Baptist […]

maryrcraven@cbcrichmond.org B.A., University of Richmond; M.Div., Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Mary joined the CBC staff in August of 2019. Prior to her call to Central, she served on staff at several churches in the Richmond area in various positions, including senior pastor, music minister, and student minister. She and her husband, Adam, live in […]

lesliehepburn@cbcrichmond.org Leslie Hepburn has been a member of Central Baptist Church since 2016. She joined the CBC staff officially in July of 2019 as the Family Ministry Assistant. She has served and worked with children and youth in various capacities both inside and outside of the church, through Sunday School, bible studies, mission trips, and […]

nicoleaverette@cbcrichmond.org Nicole is a native of Richmond and grew up attending Central Baptist Church.  In fact, she was a founding member of the preschool in 1975. Currently, Nicole serves as Financial Administrator for the church where she has worked since 2002.  She’s married to Steve and they are very proud parents of two children.  In […]

sharifisher@cbcrichmond.org ”Shari is a “PK”, Preacher’s Kid, born to a Presbyterian Minister and school teacher, and raised in New Jersey. She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey, and after graduation moved to Philadelphia and began her career in office administration with a brokerage firm. Shari has held positions at The Martin Agency […]

meghanengstran@cbcrichmond.org B.A. in Political Science from University of Minnesota – Duluth; M.Div from Union Preysbriran Seminary. Meghan came to Central Baptist in 2017 as ministry intern where she served in this role for a year. Even though she pursued other ministry experiences she found her home in the congregation, joining the church in 2018. Meghan […]

melissawest@cbcrichmond.org Melissa is a new addition to the CBC family.  She has had the privilege of being part of the Ruby Cashion Preschool since 2018.  Starting as a teacher of the 4’s class, Melissa has expanded her role within the Preschool as Preschool Director.  Together with a team of amazing and creative teachers, she and […]

Kayley Turner has been a member of Derbyshire Baptist Church since January 2012. She has lived in Hanover County for most of her life with her parents and three sisters. She is a rising junior at Mary Baldwin University where she is studying health sciences and hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy. She […]