
Meet the Staff

Rachel Fredericks
Pastor
Pastor Rachel is a Texas native with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Park University. She is pursuing her Master's of Divinity at Lexington Theological Seminary. She enjoys embroidery, painting, playing Stardew Valley, and eating pizza. Pastor Rachel is passionate about social justice, mental healthcare awareness, pastoral care, and meditative spirituality.

Gray Fredericks
Pastor
Pastor Gray is from New Haven, Connecticut, and holds a bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management. He is an Air Force veteran of 13 years, having served two deployments overseas. He is currently pursuing a Master's of Divinity at Lexington Theological Seminary. Pastor Gray loves board games, playing Dungeons and Dragons, exercising, creative writing, playing music, and sampling the many amazing beers Iowa has to offer. Gray is passionate about fellowship, public presence, community charities, and youth ministry.

Amber Nickelson
Secretary
Amber is an Iowa Native and has served Chariton Christian Church for five years. She holds a degree in Secretarial Business from the American Institute of Business. Amber enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music, and helping her friends and family however she can.