Minister
Rev. Eric Brotheridge is a fifth-generation minister growing up in a parsonage right next door to his childhood church in Flossmoor, Illinois - a south suburb of Chicago. He now considers himself a Hoosier having lived more than half his life in Indiana after moving here in 1990. He is now residing in Bloomington and attending Indiana University seeking a secondary degree in English. In 1996, he applied to Christian Theological Seminary, receiving the Presidential Scholarship to spend the next four-and-a-half years immersing himself in thousands of years of Judeo-Christian history, tradition and theology. In 2002, he began serving churches, first as a student, then as a senior pastor followed by several interim ministry positions. He has had the pleasure and joy to minister at several churches in central and northern Indiana. He is thrilled to be able to serve First Christian Church as the Sunday Minister! In his spare time he enjoys reading (poetry and fiction and anything good), strumming the guitar and playing video games (RPG’s). When the weather is good he “trains” for running by running a few miles a day. Most importantly, he loves just being “Poppa” for his beloved daughters. Email Pastor Eric at fccbedfordpastoreric@gmail.com
Rev. Eric Brotheridge is a fifth-generation minister growing up in a parsonage right next door to his childhood church in Flossmoor, Illinois - a south suburb of Chicago. He now considers himself a Hoosier having lived more than half his life in Indiana after moving here in 1990. He is now residing in Bloomington and attending Indiana University seeking a secondary degree in English. In 1996, he applied to Christian Theological Seminary, receiving the Presidential Scholarship to spend the next four-and-a-half years immersing himself in thousands of years of Judeo-Christian history, tradition and theology. In 2002, he began serving churches, first as a student, then as a senior pastor followed by several interim ministry positions. He has had the pleasure and joy to minister at several churches in central and northern Indiana. He is thrilled to be able to serve First Christian Church as the Sunday Minister! In his spare time he enjoys reading (poetry and fiction and anything good), strumming the guitar and playing video games (RPG’s). When the weather is good he “trains” for running by running a few miles a day. Most importantly, he loves just being “Poppa” for his beloved daughters. Email Pastor Eric at fccbedfordpastoreric@gmail.com
Administrative Assistant
Mitzi Flynn provides support and assistance to the minister and lay leadership of the congregation in coordinating the work of the church office. She also provides help and support for the members and the community who contact the office. Mitzi was born and raised in Bedford and has 3 grown children, Jenn, Jesse & Micah, 2 grandchildren, Carson & Maggie and 1 dog, Rose. In her spare time, she loves to read, walk her dog, collect all things M&Ms and go on road trips. She is also a huge Whovian fan and can talk Dr. Who for hours with anyone that will listen! Email Mitzi at firstccbedford@gmail.com 
Administrative Assistant
Dawn Manke is a recent addition to the church office. Dawn has lived in Bedford since 2005. Dawn and her husband Jerry have three children, Alexander, Aaron, and Amelia. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family. Email Dawn at firstccbedford@gmail.com |
Organist
Mary Ruth Yates provides music for all Sunday worship services as well as special services. She arranges for special music during the summer months and a meditative music time for the Christmas Eve service and is the accompanist for the Chancel Choir and special music. 
Custodian
Steve Harrell oversees the daily upkeep of the church. He makes sure everything within the church remains in top working order. Steve has been with the church for many years and remains faithful to his duties. |
1101 15th Street, Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4497
firstccbedford@gmail.com
Reaching Outward to Connect People with God's Abundance
812-275-4497
firstccbedford@gmail.com
Reaching Outward to Connect People with God's Abundance