Our Elders
Clay Community Church is a covenantal community which is ruled by Jesus, led by Elders, served by Deacons, and accountable to one another as fellow members of the congregation.What are Elders?
Elders are under-shepherds of Christ. They are men with a mature faith who are charged with providing spiritual oversight and pastoral ministry within the body (1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3). Scripture calls us to seek a plurality of elders, each with complimentary giftedness and areas of focus. They are given by God as a gift to the church, to equip God’s people to carry out His purposes in the world (Ephesians 4:11-12). The elders have a mutual responsibility to provide encouragement, exhortation, and accountability for one another. Some elders may make their living through preaching and teaching, while others may work jobs outside the church, however no single elder holds more authority than another (1 Timothy 5:17).
Len Flack
Elder/Pastor
Len Flack has served as an Elder of Clay Community Church since 2018 and currently provides primary day-to-day pastoral oversight at CCC. He is a Word-centered preacher, writer, and teacher, committed to equipping Christ’s people to understand Scripture and live faithful lives of worship. Len has over two decades of pastoral experience and a deep heart for robust discipleship within the church, rooted in the historic Christian faith. He also serves as Coordinator of Reformation Northeast, an initiative of CCC focused on encouraging and equipping pastors from a confessional Baptist (2LCF/1689) perspective throughout the Northeast.
Len holds an A.A.S. in Bible from Practical Bible College and a B.R.E. in Theology and Church Ministries from Davis College. He currently serves on the Board of Davis College, where he chairs the Academic Committee, and on the Board of Eagle Wings Academy, which provides Christian school scholarships and student support services.
Len and his wife, Diana, met while attending Davis College and were married in the Spring of 2004. They are the parents of two adult children, and live in Baldwinsville.
Brandon Owen
Elder/Pastor
Brandon Owen has served as an Elder of Clay Community Church since 2015, and since 2025 has provided primary day-to-day pastoral oversight of our Minoa church plant, Redeemer Community Church. Brandon is passionate about seeing healthy churches grow and mobilize disciples to make Christ known through their everyday relationships. He has over fifteen years of ministry experience and has been involved in multiple church plants, with a particular focus on missional community engagement.
Brandon holds a B.S. in Marine Science from Eckerd College and an M.A. in Church Planting from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves in a leadership role with the Every Child Initiative, which exists to mobilize the Church to bear witness to Christ through caring for vulnerable children.
Brandon and his wife, Alaina, were married in the Fall of 2005. They are the parents of nine children adopted through their involvement in foster care, and are actively committed to living life on mission in the East Syracuse-Minoa area.
Scott Corbin
Elder/Pastor
Scott Corbin has served as an Elder of Clay Community Church since 2025, bringing with him more than a decade of ministry experience from service in two other local churches. His primary focus at CCC is Christian education and discipleship, with a particular passion for the wisdom literature of Scripture. Scott is committed to helping God’s people grow in biblical understanding and practical faithfulness, through the careful teaching of God’s Word.
Scott holds a B.S. in Physics and an M.Ed. in Mathematics from Bob Jones University, as well as an M.Div. and a D.Min. from Clarks Summit University (Baptist Bible Seminary). He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. through the London School of Theology. Scott serves full time as a Chaplain and Bible Teacher at Faith Heritage School.
Scott and his wife, Barbi, met while attending Bob Jones University and were married in the Spring of 2004. They are the parents of three children and live in Baldwinsville, where they currently host a weekly Missional Community gathering.