Our Staff at Central Community

in Riverside, California since 1988, Eric’s given his life to building the church by providing opportunities for others to serve. A dedicated family man- with a spirit for adventure –he enjoys outdoor activities with friends. Eric believes that “good things happen when you leave the office!”
Every Sunday night Eric’s in the heart of Los Angeles with Jackets for Jesus, a ministry to the urban poor and homeless of skidrow. Wednesday’s he’s at Siempre Para Los Ninos, a children’s home in Tijuana, Mexico built by the people of Central Community.
Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Eric received a degree in History, with a focus in Latin American Studies, from California State University Long Beach. He also earned a Life Credential after 5 years as a public school teacher. Eric studied for the ministry at Anderson University School of Theology
in Anderson, Indiana where he earned his Masters in Religion. Email Eric at eric@centralcommunity.com

Pastor Ken McDaniel
Ken has been involved in various capacities of ministry for over 29 years and is the Associate Pastor here at Central Community. Ken and his wife Tricia have two children, Eric and Amber and two Grandchildren. Also Ken enjoys brownies, working tools, and sharing his life with the people around him.
Ken grew up in the Riverside area and began following Jesus as a Jr High youth. His primary ministry focuses on Pastoral Care and our outreach programs to those in need inside and outside our community. Email Ken at ken@centralcommunity.com