Serving Staff
The staff at Crane Eater Community Church is made up of people that want to Serve God in everything they do. We believe we are serving God when we are actively doing what His plan if for our lives and in doing so we will be serving others in an active way. While we have organizational structure and hiarchy, everyone at CECC is serving and are treated and respected as equals.
Howard A. Strickland
Senior Pastor
Pastor Howard Strickland was appointed to serve as Crane Eater Community Church's Senior Pastor in January 2005. Pastor Strickland has served in full-time ministry for over thirty years, and is actively involved in Calhoun and Gordon County, Georgia. His passion is to see lives changed and transformed through the miracle-working power of our Lord and Savior.
Paul Gay
Executive Pastor
Pastor Paul was appointed to serve as Crane Eater Community Church's Executive Pastor 1980. Pastor Paul has served the Lord and CECC for over 45 years, in nearly every capacity. His passion has been to enlarge the Kingdom of God and the Body of Christ at Crane Eater.
Donna Gay
Worship Pastor
Pastor Donna is a third generation member of the Crane Eater Congregation and is a gifted music minister. Pastor Donna actively seeks the guidance of the Holy Spirit during the week before any song selections or made for our worship services.
Barbara Garland
Office Manager
Sister Barbara runs our church offices. She is your go to person for all things Crane Eater. She manages our church managment software Realm which includes church and member financial giving and membership information.
Carrie Rigdon
Communications Director
Carrie is over all things communication here at CECC. Email her directly if you have any questions about things you want or see on our Website, Facebook, or YouTube channels.
Sarah Carver
A New Day Director
A New Day is our outreach program to help people with all any type of addictions or co-dependancy issues. It is a safe sharing environment that uses a 12 step Biblcally based program focusing on the positive, future, and forgiveness of sin. This focus includes the person's mind, body, and soul.