Rev. Charles Watkins, Pastor of Central
Pastoral Vita
1966 Bachelor of Arts, Texas Tech University
Phi Eta Sigma, Sigma Tau Delta,, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Kappa Phi
honor societies, gold key award, magna cum laude
1969 Master of Divinity, Yale University
1968-1969 President, Campbell Club (Disciples in Yale)
Ordained December 28, 1969 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Texas
1970 Master of Sacred Theology, Yale University
1970-1981 pastor, First Christian Church, Carbondale, IL
1970-1971 General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
1971-1972 Study Commission on Ministerial Education for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
1974-1975 Chairman, Priorities Criteria Task Force of the Christian Church in Illinois & Wisconsin
1975-1979 Board of Directors Barton W. Stone Christian home
1978-1980 Pastors'Advisory Committee, Disciples Divinity House, University of Chicago
1978-1981 Carbondale City Councilman
1978-1981 Trustee, Southern Illinois Hospital Corp.
1981-1992 pastor, First Christian Church, Owensboro, KY
1982-1988 Chairman, Ecumenical Concerns Committee of the Christian Church in Kentucky
1991-1992 Owensboro Human Relations Commission
1991-1992 Board of Directors Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital
1992-present pastor Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL
1993-present Webster Cantrell Hall Board of Directors
1997 President, Webster Hall Board of Directors
1997 Chair, Regional Minister Search Committee Christian Church in Illinois & Wisconsin
1996-1998 Board of Church Extension Director
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