Dr. Robert Cornwall (also known as Pastor Bob) came to Central Woodward in July 2008 from First Christian Church of Lompoc, CA. Pastor Bob is married to Cheryl and father to Brett. A graduate of Northwest Christian University in Eugene, OR, and Fuller Theological Seminary of Pasadena, CA (M.Div. and Ph.D. in Historical Theology), he is editor of the journal Sharing the Practice and the author of a number of books and articles, including his most recent book is Ultimate Allegiance:  The Subversive Nature of the Lord's Prayer (Energion Publications, 2010).

Pastor Bob has a special commitment to ecumenical and interfaith ministry, serving as the Chair of the Ecumenism Commission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Michigan, serves as chair of the leadership team of the Troy-area Interfaith Group, and is an active member of the Troy Clergy Group. Before coming to Michigan, Pastor Bob served as President of the Greater Santa Barbara Clergy Association, the University Religious Conference at UCSB, and was founding convener of the Lompoc Interfaith Group. He is excited about leading Central Woodward into a new era as it seeks to become a missional congregation, committed transforming the community and world.

Pat Kuhl came to CWCC in January 2009, after serving for eleven years as Minister of Music at Meadowbrook Congregational Church in Novi, MI. Pat is a well known organist and choral director, having served as choir director and organist at several Metro-Detroit churches since the age of nine. He is a graduate of Wayne State University (BA and M.Ed.) and a music teacher in the Troy School District.

Linda joined the office team at CWCC in August 2003, and is currently working part time.  She comes to CWCC with a wealth of knowledge and broad base of managerial experience.  She retired from the State of Michigan - Department of Human Services after thirty years of service.  She is also a graduate of the Word of Faith International Christian Center's Bible Training Center.