CIC Staff

Meet Our Staff

Pastor Randal Ackland

Lead Pastor

Pastor Randal and his wife Connie have been in ministry since 1981 and started leading CIC in 2012. As a former missionary, Pastor Randal says that CIC has that same missionary “passion for seeking out those who don’t know Jesus, whole-hearted worship, and to become like Jesus.”

Pastor Tony Tamba

Pastoral Assistant

Pastor Tony and wife, Hawah are lifelong Assembly of God members. Pastor Tony is an Accountant and Business Owner. He has several degrees, certificates, and licenses: (MS in Management and Finance; BS in Accounting; BA in Sociology; Certificate in Business Analytics; and M.Div. Candidate at AGTS and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminaries. Pastor Tony's service at CIC include: Board Member, Head of Finance Dept., Sunday School Teacher, and now Pastoral Assistant. He enjoys supporting people called to ministry.

Pastor Jim Wallace

Pastoral Assistant

CIC Evergreen Senior’s Ministry Pastor


Pastor Jim serves as the Evergreen Senior’s Ministry Pastor, bringing nearly 30 years of youth ministry experience across three churches — including his long and meaningful history at Crossroads International Church to the Senior’s Ministry of the body life.

Jim and his wife Joanne have faithfully served the Lord in a wide variety of ministry roles over the years. Their shared heart for people, discipleship, and hospitality has shaped countless lives and continues to bless the Evergreen family today.

Calling & Ministry Focus

Pastor Jim carries a strong, lifelong calling to preach and teach the Word of God — both on campus and in the community. His ministry is marked by:

  • Biblical teaching — clear, practical, Spirit‑led preaching
  • Pastoral care — walking with people through every season of life
  • Community building — fostering meaningful relationships and spiritual family
  • Outreach — connecting Evergreen with the wider community
Jim’s heart is to see seniors strengthened, encouraged, and activated — flourishing in every season of life.

Madeline Gonzalez

Worship Director

Being a native New Yorker, Madeline and her husband Eli have grown up together in an Assemblies of God church. Since moving to the area in 2013, Madeline has passionately served as CIC’s Worship Director, saying that “God inhabits the praises of His people, and where God is, there is liberty.”

Pastor Jim Dieterly

Pastoral Assistant

Pastor JD and his wife, Judy have been in ministry since 1981. He graduated from Zion Bible Institute in 1982, and Judy graduated in 1977. They have been involved in many areas, including filling in as interim pastor for two different churches.


Pastor Justin Samuelson

Next Gen Pastor