Pastors
David denHartog
David denHartog became a Christian under the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ while doing his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa. After graduation with his bachelor’s degree in 1970 he attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where in 1974 he received a Master of Theology degree. In 1998 he...
Dean Elliott
Since 1994, I have served here in a number of capacities including as a Youth Pastor, a teaching pastor, an administrator. Now, I split my time between administrative/financial duties and leading men’s ministry, teaching, and preaching. I grew up in East Texas in Grand Saline, which is about 60 miles East...
Tom Worthley
My wife, Leigh and I, were married in 2005 and we now have 4 children. I attended Baylor University and earned my undergraduate degree in church music and a Master’s degree in Social Work. I am the worship leader and also offer family, marital, and individual counseling for a fee....
Student Ministries
Matt Krause
Hey what’s going on everyone! My family and I moved to Texas in the summer of 2016 as I began working at Cleburne Bible Church. My wife, Allison, and I have a son named Noah and another one on the way. My undergraduate studies were done at Colorado Christian University...
Kevin Sale
Hi, my name is Kevin Sale. I studied at Louisiana Baptist University and I am currently studying at Liberty University. I began an internship in youth ministry with my home church when I was nineteen and have been in youth ministry ever since. I joined the CBC staff in 2013....
Children’s Ministries
Vicki Neutzler
I’m best known as “Miss Vicki” at Cleburne Bible Church as both children and adults struggle with such an unusual last name as Neutzler. I have been married to Larry Neutzler for 40 years. We have two adult married children and one grandchild! Larry and I joined Cleburne Bible in...
Web Editor
Sara Bowles
I grew up in Texas in a loving, Christian home and earned an early childhood teaching degree from Midwestern State University. Ben and I married in 2008. We moved not too long after #1 was born, and began attending Cleburne Bible in January of 2009 because it felt like “coming home.” I...
Office Staff
Catherine Valentino
Catherine has filled in occasionally as receptionist for several years but actually joined the staff in May 30, 2014. She serves as Financial Clerk for the church. Catherine is married to Rick, an X-Ray Technician for Triumph Group of Red Oak. Catherine and Rick have lived in Joshua since August...
Martha Ely
Martha came to CBC in May, 1999, and serves as secretary/office assistant to the ministry staff. Martha is the wife of Mark, who is a local pastor. They have lived in Cleburne since 1991, have two children and four grandchildren.
Wendy Elliott
Wendy is one of our receptionists, having joined the staff in January 2006. Wendy is married to Dean, the Administrative Pastor, and they are the parents of two children. They have been in Cleburne since 1994.
Marsa Lee Linkenhoger
Marsa Lee joined the staff in 2009 as receptionist. Marsa Lee is married to Pat and they are the parents of two adult children and four grandchildren. Marsa Lee and Pat are long-time Cleburne residents, having moved here in December 1980 from Plano.
Brian Goodman
has served as Facilities Manager for two years. Brian and his wife, Janet, are long-time Cleburne residents. They have two adult sons and seven grandchildren.
Elders
2017 Cleburne Bible Church Board of Elders
Elder Board 2017: Marc West, David denHartog, Larry Neutzler, Jason Tennison, Bobby de la Garza, Jerry Forsythe, Rodney Bryant, Dean Elliott The Elder Board is a volunteer, nominated position. They serve as a group by making governing decisions regarding our church. They serve individually in many different areas. You may...