Josh Ancello
Senior Pastor

Pastor Josh is from Rochester, New York. He came to faith in Christ at the age of 21 through the unceasing prayers of his grandparents. He soon felt the call to the pastoral ministry and enrolled in seminary at Liberty University, completing his master’s degree in biblical theology in 2006. Josh has previously served as a pastor in New York, as well as Missouri. Josh is married to Michelle, and they have four children, Nicole, Micah, Hannah, and Lily. In their free time they enjoy going for walks, playing games with friends, spending time with family, and rooting for the Yankees and New York Giants.

859-987-3951 ext. 21
josh@centralbaptistparis.com

 

Jonathan Graves
Associate Pastor of Families and Youth

Jonathan Graves has been the Associate Pastor of Families and Youth at Central Baptist Church since June 2014. He received his Bachelor Degree in religion from Liberty University in 2014. He graduated with a Master of Arts in Discipleship and Church Ministries Degree at Liberty Baptist Seminary in 2017 and completed his Master of Divinity Degree in 2021. Jonathan grew up in Paris and has been involved in student ministry since 2000. Jonathan previously served as Youth Pastor at Gano Baptist Church, in Georgetown, KY.

Jonathan and his wife, Amy, were high school sweethearts and have been married since June 2002. They have a daughter, Bryna, and two dogs named Pezmo and Rimme. Jonathan enjoys sports, metal detecting, hiking, hunting, fishing, and socializing with family and friends.

A few books that have helped shape Jonathan’s ministry include Crazy Love by Francis Chan, and The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, and Growing Up by Robby Gallaty.

859-987-3951 ext. 23
jonathan@centralbaptistparis.com

 

Leisa Proctor
Church Secretary

Leisa lives in Winchester and has been a member of Central Baptist Church since January 2023. She was hired as church secretary in June of 2024. Leisa is married to Barry Proctor, and they have two sons, Chris and Matthew (Samantha) Proctor as well as two grandchildren. Leisa enjoys reading and some hand crafts like crochet in her spare time. Leisa also enjoys spending time with her family, friends and church family.

859-987-3951 ext. 21
cbc829@gmail.com

 

Cathy Toadvine
Financial Secretary

Cathy Toadvine is a lifelong resident of Paris and has been a member of Central Baptist Church for over 20 years.  She was hired as the church’s part-time financial secretary in April 2013. She is currently employed by Sterling Ventures in Lexington.  Cathy is married to Jim Toadvine and has two sons, Josh and Justin Bobbitt.  She loves to sew, read, spend time with family and friends, and enjoys, like most Baptists, good food!

859-987-3951 ext. 21
cathy@centralbaptistparis.com

Kristi Brown
Nursery Director

Kristi Brown has been a member of Central Baptist Church since 2010 and became the nursery director in 2011. She is married to Gerald and they have one daughter, Rylee. In her spare time, Kristi enjoys exercising, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends.

859-987-3951 ext. 21
kristi@centralbaptistparis.com