Leadership

Dub Karriker and Pam

Originally from Arkansas, Pastor Dub served as Worship Leader, Small Group leader, Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor and Elder at CA before becoming the Senior Pastor in 2002. Pastor Dub serves as a mentor and advisor for many churches in the U.S. and internationally. At home he is on the leadership team of Durham Ministers In Prayer and serves on the Board of Directors of BlessDurham. You can friend Pastor Dub on Facebook.

Pam Karriker is very active in the Durham civic community and is currently serving as a Durham County Commissioner. At CA she serves on the worship team and leads small groups. Pam also teaches workshops for churches and women’s ministries both domestically and internationally. Dub and Pam have one daughter, Marie (Mrs. Nick Quick).

Dick Bigelow and Marrie

Dick Bigelow served as an Associate Pastor and Elder at Christian Assembly for many years and is now Pastor Emeritus. Dick works closely with associations of Christian churches and groups supporting Gospel endeavors to the people of Central Asia. A true shepherd, Dick leads many in our fellowship to a deeper relationship with Christ, is an able counselor and leads CA’s healing prayer ministry. Dick and Marrie raised six children. At last count they have 17 grandchildren.

Marrie Bigelow leads the Prayer Chain ministry at CA and teaches small groups. Marrie also represents CA by participating in Project Hannah at Transworld Radio. Together Dick & Marrie travel, teach, and assist church leaders in the developing world.

George Stevens and Jo-Ann

George Stevens has served CA on the Deacon Board, as an Elder, and as the overseer of Christian education. George was ordained as Associate Pastor in 2006. George and Jo-Ann have been married for 24 years and have three children, Luke, Caitlin, and Grace.

Jo-Ann Stevens oversees CA’s dance and flags worship ministry. An accomplished performer and instructor of worship dance and ballet, Jo-Ann founded and directs a school dedicated to training others to worship Christ with the dance.

Wayne Littleton and Saundra

Wayne and Saundra Littleton began attending Christian Assembly in 1975. They have been married 43 years with 4 adult children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Wayne served as a Small Group Leader and Deacon for many years. He was ordained an Elder in 2001. Wayne is the Director of the CA Food Pantry and leads the Sunday morning Prayer Ministry Team.

Saundra leads the Women of Titus II (WOTT) small group and assists other ministries. She is on the Board of Antioch Ministries’ Wellspring Conference for Women based in Fayetteville, NC.

Brett Spiers and Kelly

Brett and Kelly are originally from Williamsburg, VA where they met in their church youth group. They married in the summer of 2004, and moved to Durham. In 2005 they joined Christian Assembly and began leading the Youth Group in 2007. They now lead the young men and young women’s small groups and enjoy assisting in a variety of outreaches at CA. They have a heart for spreading the love of Christ both locally and internationally, having led a group to Jamaica where they ministered at a children’s home. In 2011 Brett was ordained as an Elder for CA and is studying to prepare for pastoral ministry.

Our Deacons

  • Victor Ribet — (Chairman) physical plant, building
  • Reed Bittinger — communion set-up, ushers/greeters
  • Mike Brennan — grounds, landscaping, parking lot
  • Frank Dalton — widows and orphans
  • Jamil Johnson — maintain offering counting teams, special projects
  • Roger Watkins — special events coordination, facility set-up, clean-up

Board of Directors

  • The Pastors and Elders
  • Robin Henning,Treasurer
  • Don Casner, Business Advisor