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James MacDonald Senior Pastor and Elder

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Pastor James MacDonald (D. Min. Phoenix Seminary) is married to his high school sweetheart, Kathy, and both are from Ontario, Canada. He is the... More (847) 398-7005

Rick Donald Assistant Senior Pastor and Elder

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How I came into relationship with Jesus Christ I grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ at 12 years old. At age 20, God used a crisis to... More (847) 398-7005

Fred Adams Executive Business Pastor

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How I came into relationship with Jesus Christ Accepted Christ when I was 8, didn't fully embrace until my early 20's. Recommitted my life and have... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1119

Janine Nelson Executive Media Director

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How I came into relationship with Jesus Christ I accepted Christ as a child in my home church. As a teenager, I came to a crisis point in my life... More (847) 398-7005

John M. (Trei) Tatum, III Executive Ministry Pastor

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I grew up in a Christian home with wonderful Christian parents. I asked Jesus to be my Savior after... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3221

Neal Anderson Elder, Attends the Chicago Cathedral Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ While growing up on the mission field in East Africa I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior at the age... More

Tom Barber Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Tom and his wife Amy have three children and have called Harvest Bible Chapel their home since 1996. In addition to serving as an Elder, Tom is... More

Bill Ciofani Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Bill and his wife Sue have two married children and have called Harvest Bible Chapel their home since 1994. In addition to serving as an Elder, Bill... More

Jim Clegg Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior at the age of 26 through the encouragement of my Christian wife... More

Tod Desmarais Elder, Attends the North Shore Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ After graduating from college with all indications of a bright future before me, nevertheless, I... More

John Dierker Elder, Attends the Crystal Lake Campus

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John and Lisa have two children and have called Harvest Bible Chapel their home since 2003. They currently attend the Crystal Lake Campus. In... More

Mike Dunwoody Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ The Lord called me unto salvation in October, 1979. After watching the movie "Thief in the Night"... More

Mark Fisk Elder, Attends the Elgin Campus

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Mark and his wife Lori have two children - one son-in-law and one grandson. They have called Harvest Bible Chapel their home since 1995. In addition... More

Ron Frahler Elder, Attends the North Shore Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ As an 8 year old attending a Good News Club, I remember the flannel graph of who was sitting on the... More

Dan George Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Dan and his wife Kim have two adult sons. They have called Harvest Bible Chapel their home since 1996 and currently attend the Rolling Meadows... More

Jamie Harrison Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Jamie came into relationship with Jesus Christ as a grade-schooler in church after hearing the teaching of his Sunday school teacher. He’s been... More

Ernest Holton Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ After years of rebellion, I was seeking God and HE showed up in my life in a powerful way. I... More

Mark Hopwood Elder, Attends the Elgin Campus

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Mark and his wife Lesli have two children and have called Harvest Bible Chapel their church home since 1988. They were the first two people to accept... More

Steve Huston Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Steve and his wife Sally have three children. They have called Harvest Bible Chapel their church home since 1997 and currently attend the Rolling... More

Paul Inserra Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Paul and his wife Janet have three daughters. Paul attended Harvest Bible Chapel in the mid-1990s and again since 2006. He currently attends the... More

Robert Jones Elder, Attends the Chicago Cathedral Campus

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Robert and his wife Merri have four children and have called Harvest Bible Chapel their church home since 1995. Robert is involved in the Small Group... More

Ken Mariotti Elder, Attends the Elgin Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ My father was the biggest witness of the evidence of Christ in my life. He was delivered from... More

Dan Marquardt Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Dan and his wife Jennifer have six children. Harvest Bible Chapel has been their church home since 1997. They currently attend the Rolling Meadows... More

Marcel Olar Elder, Attends the Niles Campus

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Marcel and his wife Camelia have three children. They have called Harvest Bible Chapel their church home since 2006. They attend the Niles Campus. In... More

Scott Phelps Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Scott and his wife Carrie have four children and joined Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows in 1997. Scott served on the pastoral staff of the... More

Jim Rowan Elder, Attends the Niles Campus

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Jim and his wife Linda have three children. They have called the Niles Campus of Harvest Bible Chapel their church home since 2004. In addition to... More

Hank Saunders Elder, Attends the Aurora Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ While at college I was invited by a friend to a attend a church service. As a result I realized that... More

Earl Seals Elder, Attends the Elgin Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ After my brother's long bought with cancer and ultimately his death, God pursued me. On December 25,... More

Barry Slabaugh Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Barry and his wife Cathy have three children. They have called Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows their church home since 2003. In addition to... More

Jeff Smith Elder, Attends the North Shore Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was raised by Christian parents and made a profession of faith as a 6 year old boy kneeling by my... More

John Southard Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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John and his wife Julie have five children. They have called the Rolling Meadows Campus of Harvest Bible Chapel their church home since 1999. In... More

Bill Sperling Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was a Catholic for 55 years and realized, while listening to Christian radio, that I had a... More

Stephen Stewart Elder, Attends the Aurora Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Daddy was a pastor. He named me after the guy Jesus stood to welcome into heaven. I recognized my... More

Stan Ueland Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Stan and his wife Kathleen have three children. They have made the Rolling Meadows Campus of Harvest Bible Chapel their church home since 1996. In... More

Josh Westerholm Elder, Attends the Rolling Meadows Campus

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Josh has been attending Harvest Bible Chapel since 1995. In addition to serving as an Elder, he also serves in the Worship Ministry, and has... More

Bill Williams Elder, Attends the Crystal Lake Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Christ revealed himself to me as I read the Left Behind series. How I came to Harvest I had served... More

Randy Williams Elder, Attends the North Shore Campus

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I grew up in a Christian home, and professed faith in Jesus as my savior at age 16. However, I still... More

Dave Learned Campus Pastor, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ My parents were Christians, and I came to faith in Jesus as a young boy. As a High School student,... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1159

Jeff Donaldson Campus Pastor, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into relationship with Jesus Christ As a PK, I've "known" about Jesus my whole life. I didn't give my live to Jesus until the summer... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3234

Mohan Zachariah Campus Pastor, Niles

Niles

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was failing out of college and living a life that was not pleasing to God. I tried to fill the... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 5103

Greg Bradshaw Campus Pastor, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ In eighth grade, God used a serious injury to humble me by showing me my vulnerability, selfishness,... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 5301

Brian Bement Campus Pastor, Chicago Cathedral

Chicago Cathedral

How I came into relationship with Jesus Christ Grew up in a non-Christian family that did not attend church. At 16-years-old, while working in a... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 5105

Craig Steiner Campus Pastor, Aurora

Aurora

How I came into relationship with Jesus Christ I am grateful to be raised in a godly home. I was introduced to God's Word from infancy and came to... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 5202

David Clyde Associate Pastor, North Shore

North Shore

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ When I was 17, I was convicted by the words of Jesus, 'But who do you say that I am?' (Matthew... More (847) 398-7005

Marc Abbatacola Pastor of Family Ministries & Executive Director of HCA

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ We moved to a new house, three doors down from a church. The Pastor came to our house and invited my... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3228

Dean Butters Pastor of Campus and Business Operations

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How I Came to Know Jesus: I came to know Christ right here at Harvest Bible Chapel. In November 1998 I was dealing with a tragic event and a... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3213

Garrett Higbee Executive Director of Biblical Soul Care

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was a fan of Jesus Christ from 19-32 years of age but didn't fully recognize the power of the... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3100

Luke MacDonald Pastor of Worship and Student Ministries, Rolling Meadows

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Luke serves as the Pastor of Worship and Student Ministries. He received his Bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute in 2007. Luke and his wife,... More (847) 398-7005

Kent Shaw Elder and Executive Director of Harvest Bible Fellowship

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Born into a Christian home, made an early profession of faith but did not become reality in my life... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3209

John Smith Executive Director of Camp Harvest

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Because of a mom who was faithful in reading Bible stories to me and a Sunday School teacher who... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1138

Jason Acres Pastor of Student Ministries, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I saw how God changed my dad's life and I wanted his God to change me too! At 11 years old I knelt... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3270

Luis Diaz Associate Pastor of Student Ministries, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

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Jason Dinn Associate Pastor of Biblical Soul Care, Elgin

ElginCrystal LakeAurora

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was 24 years old at the time I started going to church through the invitation of a friend. Every... More (847) 398-7005

Tony Doppke Associate Pastor and Worship Leader

Niles

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Dave Eichmann Pastor of Men’s Ministry, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ My wife prayed for me and was an example to me of what a Christ follower is. I heard the gospel... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1151

Jake Fritze Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I came to know Christ when I was 16 years old. Before Christ, I was a reckless teenager living for... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1126

Brit Gilman Pastor of Adult Ministries, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Before I knew Christ I was full of self: self-reliant, self-focused, self-centered. But God, through... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3251

Will Hacker Associate Pastor of Children's Ministry, Elgin

Elgin

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Eddie Hoagland Associate Pastor of Instrumental Worship

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Through out my whole life I've been surrounded by God working. My father is a Pastor in Mexico and... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3220

Brad Hughes Associate Pastor of Student Ministries, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was living Junior High life apart from Christ in secret rebellion. One night I prayed for new... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 5305

Joel Johnson Pastor of Men’s Ministry, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I came to Christ at a summer convention at the age of 12. My Dad led me to the Lord. I have been... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1147

David Lee Associate Pastor of Compassion Ministries

Rolling MeadowsNilesChicago CathedralNorth Shore

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was saved in summer of 1986 at a family church retreat in Michigan. I was called to ministry... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1106

Landon MacDonald Associate Pastor of Student Ministries, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I came to know and follow Christ at a young age I used to pray every night before bed when I was... More (847) 398-7005

Troy Maragos Pastor of 20s Ministry and Work for Christ

Rolling MeadowsNilesChicago CathedralNorth Shore

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Although I was raised in a Christian home, I came to Christ at age 19 during my freshman year of... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1114

Nick Masi Associate Pastor of Student Ministries, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I gave my life to Christ when I was a sophomore in high school in 2005. I went on a missions trip... More (847) 398-7005

Seth McConkey Associate Pastor, Worship Leader

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Tyler Miller Associate Pastor & Worship Leader, Chicago Cathedral

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Luis Peralta Pastor of Spanish Ministries, Elgin

Rolling MeadowsElginNilesCrystal LakeChicago CathedralAurora

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ One afternoon in May of 1981, at the edge of losing my family I was walking on the street trying to... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3215

Dan Plantz Pastor of Family Ministries, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

Dan serves as a pastor of Family Ministries. Dan also oversees programming and summer staff at Camp Harvest. He and his wife, Colette, and four... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1146

Buddy Riddle Pastor of Discipleship and Biblical Soul Care, Rolling Meadows

Rolling MeadowsNilesChicago CathedralNorth Shore

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Scott Roop Associate Pastor of Children's Ministry, Niles

NilesNorth Shore

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Andi Rozier Pastor of Worship

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Until i was 16 i had no compass to live my life by, but God led me to see Him as the foundation that... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3224

Mike Ruge Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Externally, life appeared great. But inwardly, there was a huge void in my heart. I searched high... More (847) 398-7005

Drew Schmitz Pastor of Adult Ministries, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ When I was eleven years old, I realized that I was a sinner and Jesus died to save me. On November... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3233

Nathan Scroggins Pastor of Discipleship and Biblical Soul Care, Rolling Meadows

Rolling MeadowsNilesChicago CathedralNorth Shore

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ As a young adult living for myself, God was pursuing me. During my first tour in the Army I began... More (847) 398-7005

Dustin Slezak Pastor of Adult Ministries, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I came to know the Christ as my Savior while at a youth camp in Gatlinburg, TN. I was in 7th grade... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3257

Jacob Sooter Associate Pastor of Worship

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Kent Steiner Pastor of Compassion

ElginCrystal LakeAurora

Kent serves as the Pastor of Compassion Ministries for the Elgin, Crystal Lake, and Aurora Campuses. He works with and oversees ministry teams that... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3249

Daniel Sumpter Associate Pastor, Worship Leader

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Jeff Thompson Pastor of Adult Ministries, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I grew up in a Christian home and first trusted in Christ when I was nine. I knew that even my best... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1243

Kirk VanMaanen Pastor of Missions and Church Planting

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ After college, my soul was unsatisfied with everything I had tried. I had grown up in a Christian... More (847) 398-7005

Dallas Jenkins Senior Director of Media

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I believed in Christ as a child but gave my life to him at a youth conference in high school. How I... More (847) 389-7005 ext. 3334

Sharon Kostal Sr. Director of Communications

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ Christ was demonstrated to me by several women in my life, when I was in my late 20’s with a... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3218

Dennis Nelson Senior Director of Accounting & Finance

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Dennis and Doris, his wife of 38 years, have attended and been involved in Harvest since 1998. With his great staff, Dennis is responsible for... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1263

Kirk Niemczyk Sr. Director of Business and Operations, Walk in the Word

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(847) 398-7005 ext. 3451

Christopher S. Nudo Sr. Director of Administrative Services

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(847) 398-7005 ext. 3207

Jeff Parham Sr. Director of Information Technology, CIO

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(847) 398-7005 ext. 1116

Jennifer Abbatacola Director of Children's Ministry, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ On March 28, 1973, I attended Sunday school in the Chicago area. The teacher gave the Gospel message... More (847) 398-7005

Lina Abujamra Director of Women’s Ministry, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

Lina's main passion in life is studying the Bible and communicating its truth in everyday language to other women. She has been attending Harvest... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1167

Nate Baron Art Director, Elgin

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Diane Birkenstock Director of Human Resources

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was invited to church by my neighbor and heard the true gospel for the first time and understood... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1128

Cassandra Delage Director of Children's Ministry, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I attended a service about Nicodemus. I was convicted of the truth of the narrow road to salvation... More (847) 398-7005

Dana Grant Director of Administration, Niles

Niles

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Grant Grossman Director of Children's Ministry, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

At Harvest Since 2005 On Staff at Harvest Since (Month) November, 2012 Previous Work at Harvest Camp Harvest, HCPD, and SHS Favorite Verse The... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1214

Donna Hart Director of Biblical Soul Care and Discipleship for Women, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was going through a series of trials, a friend gave me Kay Arthur's book Lord Heal My Hurts, I... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1219

Chet Ildefonso Director of Operations, All Campuses

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Bill Molinari Director of Recruiting and Training, Harvest Bible Fellowship

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After spending 21 years in the mutual fund industry as president of VanKampen Funds Inc., Bill left the business world to enter ministry. He served 5... More (847) 398-7005

Bryin Nelson Security Director, All Campuses

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Lynda Nickels Director of Creative Programming, Worship

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I came from a Religious but not a Christ following home. I heard the gospel and accepted Christ as a... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 1252

Joel Smith Production Director

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Janice Tamura Director of Accounting

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(847) 398-7005 ext. 1225

Lynne Tellschow Director of Women’s Ministry, Elgin

Elgin

How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I was raised in Christian home, prayed for salvation at age 7, but embraced Lordship of Christ as... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3244

Laura Zimmerman Director of Short-Term Missions

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Carol Anderson Biblical Soul Care Assistant, Rolling Meadows

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Jessica Blascoe Administrative Assistant to Junior High Ministry, Elgin

Elgin

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Lorrie Brandwein Wedding Coordinator, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

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Rochelle Burlock Administrative Assistant, Worship

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Lyn Cablk Administrative Assistant to Greg Bradshaw, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

(847) 398-7005 ext. 5302

Hannah Carr Biblical Soul Care Assistant, Niles

Niles

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Tommy Creutz Media Services, Elgin

Elgin

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Christopher Dean Children's Ministry Director, Aurora Campus

Aurora

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Dee DeFrates Women's Ministry Assistant, Elgin

Elgin

(847) 398-7005 ext. 3231

Debbie DeMaira Congregational Care Assistant, Elgin

Elgin

(847) 398-7005 ext. 3260

Sue Dueck Administrative Assistant Adult Ministries, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

(847) 398-7005 ext. 1166

Lisa Crowe Administrative Assistant to Children's Ministry, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

(847) 398-7005 ext. 1142

Tony Groves Children's Ministry Coordinator

Elgin

(847) 398-7005 ext. 3555

Dennis Gruening Executive Assistant, Biblical Soul Care

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Tom Hackl Men's Ministry Administrative Assistant, Elgin

Elgin

(847) 398-7005 ext. 3279

Edie Hanzel Women's Ministry, Niles

Niles

Hal Hardinge Lay Counseling Coordinator, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

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Karen Huizenga Director of Women's Ministry, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

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Anne Larson Administrative Assistant to High School Ministry, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

(847) 398-7005 ext. 1260

Christy John Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant, Niles

Niles

(847) 398-7005

Jonathan Kelly Men's Ministry Coordinator, Chicago Cathedral

Chicago Cathedral

(847) 398-7005

Lara Knudsen Admin Assistant for Junior High and High School Ministry

Crystal Lake

(847) 398-7005 ext. 5308

Bonnie Naas Adult Ministries Admin., Chicago Cathedral

Chicago Cathedral

(847) 398-7005 ext. 5402

Rachel Popa Administrative Assistant, Connect

Rolling MeadowsNilesChicago CathedralNorth Shore

(847) 398-7005

Debbie Schuett Adult Ministries Administrative Assistant, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

(847) 398-7005 ext. 5310

David Shumway Stewardship Coordinator, Rolling Meadows

Rolling MeadowsNilesChicago CathedralNorth Shore

(847) 398-7005 ext. 1208

Adam Skidmore Media Services, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

(847) 398-7005

Sarah Slackert Ministry Coordinator, Chicago Cathedral

Chicago Cathedral

(847) 398-7005

John Parker Benevolence Coordinator, Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows

(847) 398-7005 ext. 1165

Lana Parker Wedding Coordinator, Rolling Meadows and Elgin

Rolling MeadowsElgin

(847) 398-7005

Robin Price Benevolence and Harvest Service Board Coordinator, Elgin

Elgin

(847) 398-7005

Stephani Ross Administrative Assistant, Student Ministries, Elgin

Elgin

Josh Samuel Worship Leader

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(847) 398-7024

Karina Schumacher Women's Ministry Coordinator

Aurora

(847) 398-7005

Sherri Smith Project Manager

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How I came into a relationship with Jesus Christ I grew up going to church, but never heard my need for Jesus. Our family changed churches, I heard... More (847) 398-7005 ext. 3232