Berdj Tchilinguirian
Associate Pastor Shepherding & Visitation
Berdj was born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in the Armenian Orthodox Church. At 7, he immigrated to New York with his family. After moving to Florida in his twenties, a friend invited him to a PCA church where he was introduced to Reformed theology.
Berdj joined the CPC staff in 2010. He received his BBA from Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York in 1988, his MBA from Florida Atlantic University in 1999, and his MDiv from Knox Theological Seminary (founded by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2004. He previously served as Pastor of Assimilation and Discipleship at First Presbyterian Church in Margate/Coral Springs, Florida, and as Biblical/Pastoral Counselor at First Church West’s Living Waters Counseling Center in Sunrise, Florida.
He is married to Jennie, and they have four young children: Madison, Hovsep, Ani, and Rafi. He enjoys strategic board games, reading, and watching baseball.
John Bennett
Associate Pastor Youth and Families
Originally from Houston, John received his BA and MATS from Houston Baptist University and his MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2015. He served as a youth and college pastor in Pasadena, Texas, and as a campus minister with Reformed University Fellowship at Texas A&M University — Corpus Christi before joining the staff at CPC in 2017. He is currently a remote student working toward the DMin at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina.
John met his wife, Stefanie, in New Orleans while she attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2008. They have two children, Lila Rose and John Knox.
John enjoys Rockets basketball, classic movies, reading, and a good cup of coffee.
Ruling Elders
Bob Davenport
Dan DeBoom
Mike Gamble
Gary Henry
Ace Horan, Sr
Bill Jones
Fred Willard*
* Emeritus
Deacons
Dee Anderson
Brad Bredesen
Ryan Castle
David Donley
Gary Holub
Ace Horan, Jr.
Dean Showalter
Deacon’s Benevolence Fund Director