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Dr. Paul C. Paino, General Overseer

Dr. Paul C. Paino has been actively involved in Christian ministry for nearly 40 years. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees from Oral Roberts University, and a Doctor of Theology degree from Andersonville Baptist Seminary. He completed his Ph.D. at Trinity Theological Seminary. Dr. Paino was the Founder/President of PC Associates, representing several Christian Recording artists. He was also the founder of Fellowship of Contemporary Christian Ministries (FCCM), an organization of artists, publishers, and promoters.

In addition, Dr. Paino is a former professor of Christian Training Center and is currently a professor of Central Theological College. He also served on the Board of Regents of Ora

l Roberts University for over five years.

After graduating from ORU in 1970, Dr. Paino returned to his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and began pastoring Calvary Temple Worship Center, the church his father planted in 1956. During the next 35 years, the congregation became the largest in Fort Wayne, and Calvary Temple Worship Center was recognized as one of the leading Charismatic churches in the nation.

In 2001, Dr. Paino, along with his father, co-founded Carroll Road Christian Church, where he served as Senior Pastor. In 2007 he resigned and accepted a full-time position as General Overseer of Calvary Ministries International.

In 2008 Dr. Paino had the opportunity to become associated with The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. The Fellowship, under the leadership of the founder, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, is being used to unite Christians and Jews in a co-operative way in order to minister to suffering Jews around the world who are enduring tremendous persecution. Through this ministry, over 300,000 Jews have been brought to Israel, primarily from the former Soviet Union. Dr. Paino serves IFCJ through the Church Relations Department by representing their cause in various conferences, conventions, and also to church leaders across America.

He and his wife, Sharon, still make their home in Fort Wayne.

You may contact Pastor Paul at GenO@cmifellowship.com

Rev. Dennis L. Kutzner, Executive Secretary

Rev. Dennis L. Kutzner spent 12 years in the pastorate before assuming his present position with CMI in 1982. His ministerial experience enables him to easily relate and be a blessing as he works extensively with churches and ministers, often assisting each during the candidature process. With a true servant's heart, Dennis is called upon to minister in numerous churches across the nation each year. As a qualified consultant, he gives many hours to ministers and church leaders, dealing with structural and legal matters. He is certified in Risk Management through Christian Ministry Resources and Cambridge University of England.

Additionally, Dennis and his wife, Carol, often travel together offering a challenging and tender approach to the teaching ministry. They are widely known for their motivational, leadership, and marriage conferences.

You may contact Dennis at dennis@cmifellowship.com

Ann M. Liechty, Office Manager

As Office Manager, Ann Liechty is responsible for the daily business operations of the CMI National Headquarters Office. This includes handling all accounting and financial facets, as well as administrating the credentials process when applicants apply for ministerial credentials with CMI.

Ann and her husband, Jay, currently reside in Auburn, Indiana.

You may contact Ann at ann@cmifellowship.com

Carol S. Kutzner, Office Secretary

Carol Kutzner is responsible for the secretarial duties in the CMI National Headquarters Office. Her responsibilities include maintaining the member files and handling both member and general mailings.

She and her husband, Dennis, often travel together offering a challenging and tender approach to the teaching ministry. The Kutzners also share motivational, leadership, and marriage conferences. They are longtime residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You may contact Carol at carol@cmifellowship.com

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about		Staff Dr. Paul C. Paino, General Overseer Dr. Paul C. Paino has been actively involved in Christian ministry for nearly 40 years. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees from Oral Roberts University, and a Doctor of Theology degree from Andersonville Baptist Seminary. He completed his Ph.D. at Trinity Theological Seminary. Dr. Paino was the Founder/President of PC Associates, representing several Christian Recording artists. He was also the founder of Fellowship of Contemporary Christian Ministries (FCCM), an organization of artists, publishers, and promoters. In addition, Dr. Paino is a former professor of Christian Training Center and is currently a professor of Central Theological College. He also served on the Board of Regents of Oral Roberts University for over five years. After graduating from ORU in 1970, Dr. Paino returned to his hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and began pastoring Calvary Temple Worship Center, the church his father planted in 1956. During the next 35 years, the congregation became the largest in Fort Wayne, and Calvary Temple Worship Center was recognized as one of the leading Charismatic churches in the nation. In 2001, Dr. Paino, along with his father, co-founded Carroll Road Christian Church, where he served as Senior Pastor. In 2007 he resigned and accepted a full-time position as General Overseer of Calvary Ministries International. In 2008 Dr. Paino had the opportunity to become associated with The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. The Fellowship, under the leadership of the founder, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, is being used to unite Christians and Jews in a co-operative way in order to minister to suffering Jews around the world who are enduring tremendous persecution. Through this ministry, over 300,000 Jews have been brought to Israel, primarily from the former Soviet Union. Dr. Paino serves IFCJ through the Church Relations Department by representing their cause in various conferences, conventions, and also to church leaders across America. He and his wife, Sharon, still make their home in Fort Wayne. You may contact Pastor Paul at GenO@cmifellowship.com Rev. Dennis L. Kutzner, Executive Secretary Rev. Dennis L. Kutzner spent 12 years in the pastorate before assuming his present position with CMI in 1982. His ministerial experience enables him to easily relate and be a blessing as he works extensively with churches and ministers, often assisting each during the candidature process. With a true servant's heart, Dennis is called upon to minister in numerous churches across the nation each year. As a qualified consultant, he gives many hours to ministers and church leaders, dealing with structural and legal matters. He is certified in Risk Management through Christian Ministry Resources and Cambridge University of England. Additionally, Dennis and his wife, Carol, often travel together offering a challenging and tender approach to the teaching ministry. They are widely known for their motivational, leadership, and marriage conferences. You may contact Dennis at dennis@cmifellowship.com Ann M. Liechty, Office Manager As Office Manager, Ann Liechty is responsible for the daily business operations of the CMI National Headquarters Office. This includes handling all accounting and financial facets, as well as administrating the credentials process when applicants apply for ministerial credentials with CMI. Ann and her husband, Jay, currently reside in Auburn, Indiana. You may contact Ann at ann@cmifellowship.com Carol S. Kutzner, Office Secretary Carol Kutzner is responsible for the secretarial duties in the CMI National Headquarters Office. Her responsibilities include maintaining the member files and handling both member and general mailings. She and her husband, Dennis, often travel together offering a challenging and tender approach to the teaching ministry. The Kutzners also share motivational, leadership, and marriage conferences. They are longtime residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana. You may contact Carol at carol@cmifellowship.com