Layne was born in Ohio, and has lived in Chicago and Southern California before recently moving here to Austin to join the Central Christian community. He received both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from The Claremont School of Theology, in Claremont California. An ordained Disciples of Christ minister, Layne has served as a congregational pastor since 2007. He enjoys the give-and-take of congregational ministry, finding that congregants minister to him and provide spiritual stimulation and growth opportunities for him as much as he might provide the same for them. He is married to Michyl-Shannon Quilty, and has one adult son, Shayne. Layne believes that Jesus and God are busy out in the streets and in other settings beyond our church walls.
Meet Our Pastors
Pastor Heidi Bounds
Executive Pastor
Heidi Bounds currently serves as our Executive Pastor. Heidi is a native Austinite who married a fellow Austinite and high school sweetheart; Brad. Heidi has served Central Christian in several roles since 2009; first as our Christian Education Director and then as our Program Director and now, upon becoming a commissioned minister is our Executive Pastor. Heidi is currently attending Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma to receive her Master’s Degree in Divinity. In her spare time, Heidi enjoys traveling with her husband. Heidi also enjoys mission work – both local and beyond and has been on ten mission trips!
Meet Our Staff
Music Director
Mark Kuroski
Mark, a native of Wisconsin, comes to us recommended by Dallas Heenan, our recently retired Director of Music. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater and has been singing in our choir for approximately 6 months. Mark definitely has a passion for people and helping others. He spent time working with the people of Borneo, Indonesia and helped create an orangutan sanctuary because of deforestation. He is also full of fresh ideas and open minded to carrying the music ministry of the church into this new time in the history of Central.
Wedding Coordinator
Judye Moore-Heim
Since 2011 Judye Moore-Heim has served as wedding coordinator for Central Christian Church. She is very committed to the Wedding Ministry and every year the wedding ministry continues to grow under her leadership. Judye’s goal for every couple is to help make sure their wedding experience at Central Christian is filled with many wonderful memories. Judye currently serves as a Central Christian Church treasurer and has done so for a total of 9 years. Judye works to help each couple find a welcoming church home for their wedding. During her tenure, Judye has helped hundreds of couples coordinate the ceremony that best fits their needs.
CCC Admin
Monica Ross
Monica has a servant's heart! After years in the human resources profession, she spent the last few years managing and organizing Operation Liberty Hill's Food Pantry. At the pantry, she found joy in giving back to the community by fighting to end food scarcity and being a prayer warrior for the clients. She is thrilled to share her knowledge and expertise with Central Christian Church as our administrative professional.
Monica is the mother of adult twins, native Austinite, and true to the city, loves small music festivals...especially Bluegrass!