Leadership
LCI is led by faithful servants committed to strengthening churches, equipping leaders, and carrying forward the mission to educate, equip, and encourage those who serve Christ and His church.
2026 - 2027 Fellows
Our teaching fellows serve as instructors, mentors, and ministry leaders who help guide students through courses, retreats, and practical theological formation.
Brady Cremeens
Brian Johnson
Dr. Brian Messner
Brooks Wilson
Dr. Caleb Brown
Casey Scott
Dr. Chuck Sackett
Dr. Derek Voorhees
Doug Welch
Dr. Fred Johnson
Greg Robbins
Greg Taylor
Jill Dicken
Jon Weatherly
Dr. Mark Mangano
Dr. Mark Scott
Dr. Rondel Ramsey
Dr. Silas McCormick
Dr. Tyler Stewart
Staff
Our staff helps carry out the daily work of Lincoln Christian Institute by supporting courses, retreats, communication, and ministry partnerships. Through faithful service and thoughtful leadership, they help keep LCI focused on its mission to educate, equip, and encourage churches and those who lead them.
Dr. Silas L. McCormick
Executive Director
Margie Martin
Director of Operations
Greg Taylor
Director of Partnership Development
Board of Directors
LCI’s Board of Directors provides oversight, wisdom, and prayerful leadership as the institute continues serving churches and ministry leaders.
Roger Clark
Adults Minister
O'Fallon, MO
(Term Expires 2027)
Brady Cremeens
Lead Minister
Minier, IL
Board Chair
(Term Expires 2028)
Karen Diefendorf
Retired Chaplain
Elgin, SC
Board Vice Chair
(Term Expires 2028)
Warren Knowles
Civil Engineer
Springfield, IL
Board Secretary
(Term Expires 2027)
Jennifer Love
Youth Minister
Antioch Christian Church
Decatur, IL
(Term Expires 2029)
Donnie Rowe
Elder
(Term Expires 2029)
