Pastor Rev. Rita Richardson is pastor of Central Christian Church. Pastor Rita has served in ministry for 30 years. Pastor Rita began serving as church musician at an early age. She has a deep faith and love for Jesus and is passionate about her service for the Lord at Central Christian and beyond. Pastor Rita served as 2017-2018 President of the Russellville Area Ministerial Association and is President of the Arkansas State Fellowship of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Great River Region. She also serves on the Great River Region board and is a Regional Elder. Pastor Rita previously was a long-time broadcast journalist at several radio stations in Arkansas. She currently is a freelance journalist and Bureau Chief for Mobile News www.mobilenewsbureau.weebly.com. She uses her musical gift by providing piano music at Central Christian worship services and at special events in the community www.rhythmsbyrita88.weebly.com.
Board Chairman William Richardson serves as chairman of the board and as a deacon and the church historian. William is a life-long, dedicated member of the church. He loves Jesus and faithfully carries out his duties.