Meet Our Pastor
Ashley & Michelle Ellison

Ashley is originally from Willard, Missouri. He graduated from Willard High School in 1988.   After high school he attended college at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

After college, he was one of the founding members of a gospel / ministry group called "Chosen Few".   Chosen Few sang at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri from 1992 to 2001.   Ashley appears frequently on a national televised hunting show called "Show Me Outdoor Adventures" on Fox Sports.   He is also co-host of a national DVD series called "Hunting 'His' Way".  

Ashley and His wife Michelle were married in 1992. They have two beautiful girls, Ashlyn & Tristyn.

Ashley and Michelle are thrilled at what God has in store for their life.   Ashley was called into the ministry at a very early age but it was years later before the call was placed on his life to start a church in Southwest, Missouri.   Ashley and Michelle share the call on their lives to be leaders who are committed, loving, and passionate for the things of God.

CMC has a desire to minister to every individual. Therefore, we have many diverse ministries for everyone. From the oldest to the youngest, CMC is committed to growing and maturing its members to be solid Christians who impact the culture.

The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. Salvation has been provided and is available for people through Jesus Christ. Through His sacrifice on the cross, we can die to our sinful nature and be born again to a new life of purity and power.

Water Baptism is a symbol of the cleansing power of the blood of Christ and a testimony to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for Him, provides power to live a sanctified and holy life and to be effective in service to God.

The Priesthood of the Believer: We believe that every believer has a unique relationship to the Lord. As His children, every Christian has immediate access to the throne of Grace and the ability to manifest the power of the Lord Jesus Christ in ministry (1 Peter 2:9).

Evangelism: We believe that evangelism is the obligation of every follower of Jesus Christ. The Lord commands us to go out and make disciples of all the earth. We believe that each person is responsible to first evangelize their own family, then their community, and then the world, as the Holy Spirit leads them and gives them the ability. (Matthew 28:18-20)

The Tithe: We believe that the tithe is every believers God given responsibility according to Malachi 3:8-12 and Deuteronomy 14:22.