Like a shepherd cares for a flock of sheep, our elders provide

Bob Buchanan
Shepherd
Bob and his wife, Autumn, have been attending the Centerville Church of Christ since 2012. They met while Autumn was attending the University of Dayton and Bob was serving in the United States Marine Corps. They were married in 1998 and later welcomed their daughter Ellenor and son Wyatt. Bob is currently the Chief of Police of the City of Monroe, Ohio and Autumn works for the Lebanon City School District. Bob has served as an Elder since 2024.

Jim Leslie
Shepherd
James and Joanna Leslie have been members at the Centerville Church of Christ since December of 1995. Since that time, they've been blessed with three daughters (Chloe, Brynna, and Lauren), and a granddaughter (Elizabeth). James is a professional musician and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dayton, and Joanna is a Vice President, Senior Client Manager at KeyBank.

Rich Meyer
Shepherd
Rich was born in Missouri, and moved to Indiana after graduating from college. It was there that he met and married Emma, and they welcomed three sons. The Meyer family moved to Ohio in 2016 where Rich works as an engineer and Emma works as a math teacher. He has served as an elder at Centerville since 2018

Mark Staten
Shepherd
Mark and his wife, Lisa, have been active members of the Centerville congregation since 1988. They met as teenagers and together they have built a life centered on Christian values. Lisa has been a steadfast partner throughout their journey and is the true “love of his life!” They have raised 3 children and have 6 grandchildren.
Mark has dedicated much of his life to Christian service. Over the years, Mark has served as a deacon, youth volunteer and an elder since 2012.
Mark has dedicated much of his life to Christian service. Over the years, Mark has served as a deacon, youth volunteer and an elder since 2012.
