New Associate Regional Minister for Clergy and Lay Education
We are delighted to announce the selection of Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs as the new Associate Regional Minister for Clergy and Lay Education for the Christian Church in Illinois & Wisconsin. Cassie will begin her ministry on Jan. 1, 2025.
Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where she most recently served as Pastor of Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield, Il.
She brings a wealth of experience in leadership, spiritual care, and community engagement, deeply rooted in her work across congregations in Illinois, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Florida.
Cassie holds a Bachelor of Arts in American History with a focus on African American Pop culture, along with a minor in education and technical theater from Lynchburg College (now known as the University of Lynchburg). She also earned a Master from Divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University (Go Frogs!).
Cassie is married to Michael Riggs, who serves as the Senior Minister at First Christian Church in Springfield, IL. Together they enjoy cooking and collecting vinyl records with their two rescue cats, Dewey and Domino.
Cassie will be based out of Springfield and her congregational care area will be in southern and western Illinois. See our Interim Regional Minister, Rev. Rick Hamilton, introduce Cassie via video here.