SENIOR MINISTER
Christopher P. Fifer
Minister Fifer, named after his grandfather, has always wanted to be a preacher since the age of five, confident that his destiny and desire to preach the gospel would reach thousands. Throughout the years, his desire to teach the gospel only manifested and became more involved in his walk with Christ. His grandfather was extremely instrumental in the molding of that destiny. He was always there teaching him, using the Bible as his guide, shaping him into the man and preacher he is today. Not only did his grandfather believe in his future, but he also encouraged it.
Minister Fifer has been preaching for the majority of his life and with God giving him the gift of being a visionary he is always focused on seeing the bigger picture. Minister Fifer has never been afraid of failing and has always been willing to try innovative ideas to bring glory and honor to God. He continues to encourage his flock, that as long as we stay humble and focused on Christ, no box can contain what we can accomplish for the cause of Christ. Academically, Minister Fifer received Biblical training from the Memphis School of Preaching, All Saints Bible College, Faulkner University, and has obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry.
EXECUTIVE MINISTER
Samuel Marlow, Jr
Sam Marlow serves as the Executive Minister at the Central Rock Church of Christ where he oversees the general business and ministries departments. He has been an active servant in the Church of Christ since his baptism in 2004 at McAlmont
Church of Christ. He has work in multiple areas within several churches ranging from youth, young adults, to adult ministry. Sam has created, launch, and marketed new ministries that has helped propelled congregations further in their mission work. For numerous of year, Sam has worked with several congregational leaders as a business consultant in areas of administration, congregation marketing, and ministry development.
Sam values his family; he is married to his wife Jordie and have two kids: His son, Darian Marlow(deceased) and his daughter, Whittneay Mullins. For his career, he currently works in the Pharmaceutical Industry as an Executive Sales Representative for the last 17 years. In addition, he is a business entrepreneur and started a business that provides a much-needed service in the health industry in the Little Rock Metropolitan Area. Sam Marlow received his bachelor’s in marketing (BS) from the University of Arkansas and extended his education further to obtain a Master in Business Administration (MBA). To advance his servitude in the ministry, Sam Marlow attended School of Religious Studies (SRS) from 2004-2011. He continued his education at Harding School of Theology and obtained
his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in 2021.
Recently, Sam has started a new work to affect the body of Christ in the Little Rock/North Little Rock area with the Unity Ministry that focuses on building continuity of collaboration, relationship building, and servitude towards community needs for all African American Church of Christ congregations in Arkansas. In addition, Sam is an active leader among the area Church of Christ leader and member group known as C.A.L.M
where he works with other brothers on the behalf on the local church in the Little Rock Metroplex.