Our Staff

Rev. Nathaniel Craddock Pastor (nate@fccbc.org)

Jeff Lambert Head of Building Maintenance (jeff@fccbc.org)

Emily Fowler Administrator  (emily@fccbc.org)

Kristen Lefield Bookkeeper (bookkeeper@fccbc.org)

Lucy Lower Music Director (lucylower@gmail.com)

Vicki Walker Music Support Specialist

Zane Forintos A/V Support Specialist

Amanda Montgomery Child Watch Coordinator

Meet Pastor Nate

The Rev. Nathaniel Craddock (he/him) began his call at FCCBC in March of 2020, two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic entered full swing with public lock-downs and social distancing measures. Nate graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky in 2013 and worked in the mental health field for four years before entering full-time ministry in the United Church of Christ.

Nate is a church mutt and has spent time learning from the major streams of Christian tradition. His approach joins the kenotic heart of the inner Christian tradition to cutting-edge efforts for inclusion and animist socio-ecological justice, brought together in the rhythms of liturgical spirituality & devotional practice.

Originally a native of the Washington DC area, Nate enjoys learning languages, baking, playing and writing music, and exploring the best old and new ideas for living in this world. He lives in Battle Creek with his husband, Michael, their daughter Lucy, and their Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Calvin. Nate is available for spiritual direction, pastoral care, and ritual support.