Pastor Bob is a native of the Boston area, where he inherited and cultivated an affection for all local sports teams, especially The Sox!

His undergraduate degree is from Eastern Nazarene College, Wollaston, MA, where he majored in philosophy and religion. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1979, and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Bob is married to the love of his life, Carol Diamond, and together they have four children and five grandchildren. “Life can be tough, at times, but God is good!”

It is easy to enumerate a person’s gifts and the work he has performed. The list here is long because John Leon Lewis’ gifts are numerous.

He is comfortable using many styles of music in ministry and introducing new things while retaining the old. John is a very skilled singer and pianist and is great at coaching choirs into producing a quality choir sound.

John has extensive experience in recording and studio work and is able to direct large and small choral groups, conduct orchestras and praise bands.

Marquis is passionate about helping young people know Jesus and live life in response to Him.

Born and raised in Bronx, New York, Marquis sensed a desire to serve in ministry as a child attending church with his grandmother. Years later, he sensed that desire was a calling as he attended Gordon College in Massachusetts, during which time he found ministry service as a camp counselor at Grotonwood Camp and Conference Center. He then became Youth Director of Washington Street Baptist Church soon after.

Marquis earned a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Youth Ministry and went on to intern at CrossBridge Community Church in San Antonio, Texas. Marquis then took a position as a Youth Pastor at Washington Street Baptist church while leading multiple Awakening youth conferences and summer camp programs as a Ministry Program Developer and Assistant Director.

He and his wife, Analy, currently reside in Concord, North Carolina with their three year old son, Landon, and eight month old daughter Riley Grace. Marquis’ hobbies include spending time with his two kids, listening to podcasts, learning graphic design, and eating his favorite food: chocolate chip cookies.

Karen resides in the Palisades neighborhood with her husband, Tim. She previously worked for over twenty years as an executive assistant and is looking forward to working here at CCLW.

Karen has 3 grown sons and loves to cook, garden and paint.

Monica has lived in the Charlotte area for more than 30 years. She is married to her husband, Nathan, and together they have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. 

Her hobbies include theater, playing softball and being with family!