Ministry Team
Rev. Stephen Tickner - Senior Pastor
Stephen has been proudly serving as Senior Pastor of Central Christian Church since January 2016. After receiving his Master's of Divinity in 2013 from Union Theological Seminary in New York, he was ordained into the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) by Park Avenue Christian Church in 2015 under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Alvin O'Neal Jackson.
As a part of his ministry, Stephen serves on the board of the Association of Religious Communities (ARC) of Greater Danbury and volunteers as a mentor and facilitator at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury. Additionally, he serves as a member of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is a trustee for the Northeast Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Stephen is married to Bianca and has two daughters, Kayden & Kendall
Pastor Stephen would love to meet with you. To contact him, please email him directly at rev.stephen@cccdanbury.org or call the church at 203.748.3020.
As a part of his ministry, Stephen serves on the board of the Association of Religious Communities (ARC) of Greater Danbury and volunteers as a mentor and facilitator at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury. Additionally, he serves as a member of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is a trustee for the Northeast Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Stephen is married to Bianca and has two daughters, Kayden & Kendall
Pastor Stephen would love to meet with you. To contact him, please email him directly at rev.stephen@cccdanbury.org or call the church at 203.748.3020.
Nate Wardlaw - Worship Leader
Nate Wardlaw is a music educator, church musician and accompanist residing in Mahopac, New York. Nate earned a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from Messiah University and a Bachelors of Science in Music Education from the College of Saint Rose. Prior to starting at Central Christian Church, Nate served as the Director of Music/Organist for Stanford United Methodist Church in Schenectady, New York and as the Tenor Soloist/Section Leader at First Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York. Nate has worked as a public school music teacher in New York since 2015; he is currently a K-5 music teacher for the Dobbs Ferry Central School District. When not making music, Nate likes to spend time outside with his wife and his dog, Bruce. He is thrilled to begin working as the Music Director for Central Christian Church of Danbury, Connecticut.
Musicians
David Segal - Drums
David joins Central as a talented and respected drummer having performed in prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall in New York. David currently teaches drumming privately as well as with Wooster School in Danbury, CT. He is also one of the founders of "Can Do Musos", a group of over 200 musicians in 25 different countries dedicated to supporting and empowering disabled musicians.
Bianca Tickner - Vocals
Bianca has spent a life in the arts. After receiving her M.F.A. at Marymount Manhattan College, she became a member of the Reflections Dance Company in Washington D.C. Eventually, she was led to musical theater where she toured the world performing in several Broadway touring companies. Bianca now works as a real estate agent in New York City and ist a loving wife to Stephen and mother to Kayden. She enjoys having the opportunity to offer her gifts to the church for worship.
Administrative & Property Team
Mark Joyner, Sexton
Mark has been the church Sexton since 2013. He came to Central Christian through Family and Children’s Aid (FCA) where he has worked since 2000. In addition to being the church Sexton, Mark is also the lead treatment worker at the FCA Extended Day Program, which is housed in the basement of Central Christian Church. In addition to his work, Mark loves boxing and the NFL. He also is a lover of music with a collection that ranges from Johnny Cash and Parliament to Andraé Crouch and obscure contemporary Christian artists like the Seventy Sevens.