Central Church Staff & Volunteers

Michael Carr - Senior Pastor
Pastor Michael Carr has committed his life to serving God and people. It would be difficult to know Pastor Carr outside his relationship with his wife, Lou Ann and their two sons, David and Jonathan. After they married in 1980, they served in three different churches: 44th Street Church of God in Phoenix, AZ; Meadowwood Church of God in Richmond, VA; and Coastal Cathedral Church of God in Savannah, GA. In 1986, they began to investigate the possibility of starting a church in Hilton Head Island, SC. The investigation quickly became a passion. In September, 1987, Pastor and Lou Ann moved to Hilton Head to continue the work that began in January of that same year.

Pastor Carr has a unique gift of making the Scriptures come alive and relative to today. His energetic teaching style creates an exciting learning environment, which captures the loving heart of Jesus.

Pastor and Lou Ann have watched God's hand move in the lives of their church family. From the first meeting at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with 7 in attendance, Central Church has grown to over 400 men and women. Pastor Carr will be the first to stand up and give the glory to God.
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Aaron Thielemier - Administrative Pastor
Born in Colorado, university in Ohio and married in South Carolina. Everyplace has its beauty. Aaron met his wife, Renea, on Hilton Head Island and hasn't looked back since. They enjoy spending time with their son, Carter. As a family, they relax while walking around their neighborhood and playing outside with their cow-shaped dog, Dobbie. Woodworking, playing sudoku and reading history books are some of Aaron's favorite pastimes.

Aaron had the chance to serve Central Church for several years as a service contractor during which God prepared his heart for the change from business to ministry. He now has the incredible opportunity to connect our church family to their passions and to serve our children with excellence.
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