Central Christian Church
Ministerial Staff
Senior Minister
Name: Bill Peroni, Senior Minister
Spouse: Lisa
Children: Tyler and Leah-Beth
Favorite scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with family, anything but golf!
Bill Peroni was born and raised in Ohio, where he found a lifelong friend in Jesus as a teenager. A graduate of Kentucky Christian College, Bill has served Christ at churches in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Florida. He came to Central after a 15-year ministry with a large church in Evansville, Indiana.
Bill’s done several stints of short-term missions work in the Ukraine and North Africa.
One of the great joys of his life is the privilege God has given him of teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ.
bperoni@centralchristianocala.org
Youth Minister
Name: Chuck Gaj, Youth Minister
Spouse: Lilly
Children: Megan and Katie
Favorite scripture: John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Hobbies/interests: Mountian Biking , Motorcross, just about anything outside. Spending time with family and friends.
cgaj@centralchristianocala.org
Children's Minister
Name: Daun Layman, Children’s Minister
Children: Jennifer and Brad
Favorite scripture:
Hobbies/interests:
Following graduation from Cincinnati Christian University and the University of Cincinnati, Daun was an elementary teacher. After becoming the mother of two children she took time out to raise a family. Daun first became children’s minister in Colorado and then joined the Central staff in 2001. Children’s Ministry under Daun’s leadership includes Sunday and Wednesday programming for babies through 5th grade, Summer Family Spectacular, a 5th grade retreat and many special events throughout the year. Children are a priority at Central!
Daun loves the beach, reading, walking and being with family and friends. Her two grown children are Jennifer and Brad. Jennifer, a chiropractor, is married and lives in NC. Brad is studying to be a firefighter and lives in CO.
dlayman@centralchristianocala.org
Senior's Minister
Name: Ed Conerty
Spouse: Barbara Ann
Children: Brian, Denise, Kevin, Ellen, Kathy
Favorite scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Hobbies/interests: Golf, hunting, shooting, fishing
Ed was born in Brooklyn, New York. He met his wife Barbara when he was in the 9th grade. Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1959-1963. During his enlistment he and Barbara married. Once discharged, they returned to New York City where he then entered the NYPD and served in numerous assignments until 1985. While serving the NYPD he attended college and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a BS in Behavioral Science with a minor in Criminal Justice.
He and Barbara moved to Florida in 1986 and he was baptized into Christ in 1991 at Maricamp Road Church of Christ. He began to serve as the Deacon of Outreach, local Benevolence and Institutional Benevolence. He came to serve at Central as the Senior’s Minister in 2001.
econerty@centralchristianocala.org
Worship & Arts Minister
Name: David Bellows
Spouse: Linda
Children: Andrew, Brandon, Scott, Tamara
Favorite scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.”
Hobbies/interests: travel, technology, music, jazz, Christian unity
David came to Central in 2002 after ministries in Texas and Oregon. David graduated from Texas Tech University with a BMEd, attended Dallas Christian College, Puget Sound Christian College and graduated from Hope International University (formerly Pacific Christian College) with a MA of Ministry. David and his wife Linda have four children in college: Andrew, Brandon, Scott and Tamara. David oversees all aspects of our worship which includes the praise bands, praise teams, drama teams, choirs, seasonal programs, ushers, greeters, Communion, guest services, tech teams and all visual and performing arts. In addition to ministries at Central, David serves as Past-President of the Florida Christian Convention, www.floridachristianconvention.com.
