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, and an administrator. Now, I split my time between administrative/financial duties and leading the re:generation ministry, teaching, and preaching. I grew up in East Texas in a Baptist church. I went to...
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 provides counseling for a fee through Hope Restored Counseling....
Kevin Bentley
My story is one of God’s grace! I was raised by two Jesus-loving parents; a dad who was a pastor and a mom who made the house a home. I believed upon Jesus as Savior at the age of 9. Mindi entered my story, and we were married in 1995....
Student Ministries
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 42 years. We have two grown children with families of their own and soon to be three grandchildren! Larry...
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 and her husband, Mark, moved to Cleburne in 1991, where he pastored a local church for 25 years and is now retired. They 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 three grown children, Charissa, Travis, and Sam. 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 twelve years. Brian and his wife, Janet, are long-time Cleburne residents. They have two adult sons and seven grandchildren.