Jerod Gilcher
Lead Pastor / Elder
After serving eight years as the college and equipping pastor at Faith Bible Church in Spokane, Washington, Jerod Gilcher came to CCBC in January 2019.
His ministry passions include expository preaching of the Word of God, equipping and mobilizing believers for the work of ministry, training the next generation of pastors and elders in the church, as well as teaching theology and the Biblical languages in the church.
Jerod and his wife Sarah have been married for 20 years and have three girls. Jerod enjoys time with the family; learning languages (mostly dead ones); talking to Muslims about the Gospel; reading thick books of theology; traveling; the Boston Red Sox; In-N-Out burgers; and lattes.
He holds a B.A. in English literature with a minor in Japanese from Eastern Washington University, a Master of Divinity degree from The Master’s Seminary in Sun Valley, California, and a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California.
Favorite books:
- The Justification of God, by John Piper
- The Greatness of the Kingdom, by Alva J. McClain
- The Mortification of Sin, by John Owen
Inspired by: The Reformers (especially Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli) the Puritans (especially John Owen), John MacArthur and John Piper.
Favorite quote: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” John Piper
Life purpose statement: I exist for the imperial majesty of Jesus Christ and for the glory of His invincible, sovereign empire.
Tommy Thomason
Elder
Tommy Thomason, CCBC’s newest elder, is a retired professor at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He and his wife Debby have been members of CCBC since 2017. They are the parents of one son, Joshua Adam, who lives in the Pacific Northwest. They also have a granddaughter. Debby is a retired kindergarten teacher.
Tommy taught journalism at TCU for 35 years, where he was the founding director of the Schieffer School of Journalism. After he stepped down from academic administration, he founded the Texas Center for Community Journalism on campus, an organization that provided mid-career professional development for Texas reporters.
He is also a long-time Bible teacher at churches in Texas and Arkansas. He is a former youth director, college director, elder, minister of education, and church musician.
Tommy graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and holds M.A. and Ed.D. degrees from Texas A&M University-Commerce. He also did coursework at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Richard Caskey
Elder
Richard Caskey has been part of Christ Community Bible Church since January 2004. He is originally from the small borough of Irvona in Central Pennsylvania. His family came from Presbyterian and Russian Orthodox backgrounds.
He is an Air Force veteran, having lived in California, North Dakota, Nebraska, Germany, and Virginia before moving to Texas. He began volunteering as a youth leader in North Dakota, which carried over to his time in Nebraska. Since moving to Texas and becoming part of CCBC, he has volunteered with the youth ministry, taught adult equipping classes, and hosted a home group for more than 15 years. He has served as an elder for more than 14 years.
His ministry passions include church history, discipleship, and teaching Scripture. He enjoys doing family history research and Texas barbecue in his free time.
He attended Penn State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering. He now works as an aerospace engineer in Fort Worth, Texas.
Anna hiddle
Administration
Anna Hiddle, was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, where she grew up in a Catholic household. At age 15, her family made a life-changing move to the United States, a decision that marked the beginning of a transformative journey. In this new chapter, she experienced deep personal growth, understood what it truly means to follow Christ, and transitioned from Catholicism to a deeper, more personal faith in true Christianity.
In 2008, she met her amazing husband, James, and they were married in the summer of 2009. Over the years, God has stretched and shaped her in ways she never could have imagined, drawing her closer to Him, molding her character, and reshaping her life in profound ways.
In late 2021, she relocated to Texas from Colorado, and she began attending Christ Community Bible Church (CCBC). This decision has been a pivotal moment in her spiritual journey. At CCBC, she has experienced deep spiritual growth and has seen God work powerfully in her life, guiding her through a season of transformation and renewal.
In the fall of 2024, she had the privilege of joining the CCBC team. This role has allowed her to serve others with humility and love, and it continues to be a meaningful way for her to live out her faith and commitment to the Lord. As she reflects on her journey, she is constantly reminded of the words of 1 Samuel 12:24: “Only fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things He has done for you.” This verse serves as a guiding principle in her life, inspiring her to serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in all that she does.
Outside of ministry, she enjoys creative pursuits such as crafting and photography, which provide her with a way to express her appreciation for the beauty in God’s creation.