OUR STAFF
Pastor Christian Figueroa
Lead Pastor
Christian grew up on the church, but fell in love with Jesus in High School. From there, he received the call to go into ministry and has been serving the Lord ever since.
In obedience, he went to Life Pacific University and received his degree in Biblical Studies. In service to his call he fell for Danielle (who he says is pretty cool) and now they’re married with little one. God has given him opportunities to serve as a volunteer, intern, pastoral assistant, youth pastor, bible teacher, and now is here at Central Community serving as Lead Pastor since 2025.
His dream is that Central Community can reach all of Riverside for Christ. In years ahead he hope that we would be able to reach the 1.3 million people who don’t know Christ, and let them know the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to save, redeem, and set free.
Pastor Bobby G
Worship Leader
BobbyG (Bob Griffiths) has served in music ministry for over 50 years, beginning in middle school when he taught himself guitar while listening to his dad play during family worship. Since then, he has been involved in leading worship in many forms—from song services to campfire singalongs—helping facilitate the collective musical expression of God’s people. He joined the Central Community Church family in 2018 after receiving a call from Pastor Eric Denton, who found his number through Craigslist while searching for a temporary worship leader. After several weeks of guest leading, BobbyG felt led to stay.
BobbyG believes worship is more than music—it’s a way to magnify God’s presence in our lives and community, a willing response to His grace, healing, and provision. Outside of ministry, he enjoys cooking (especially Jamaican and plant-based meals) and spending time outdoors hiking, camping, or near the water. Above all, he is deeply grateful for the CCCF family and its supportive leadership, and he warmly encourages anyone looking for a church home to come visit.
Pastor Ken McDaniel
Pastor
Ken has been involved in various capacities of ministry for over 32 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.
Pastor Emeritus Eric Denton
Retired
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!”
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