Staff & Leadership

PASTOR/ELDER

In the Lord’s providential kindness, Brandon first heard the gospel of Jesus Christ from his mother and father, extended family, and many other brothers and sisters in his parent’s local church. When he was a boy, the Lord convicted Brandon of his sin and led him to repent and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ alone for forgiveness and salvation. He was baptized a few years later within the church he grew up. Brandon is blessed to be married to Kaiti, his wonderful wife, and God has granted them two daughters and three sons. A few of Brandon’s favorite verses are Romans 5:6-11, Ephesians 2, and 1 Peter 3:18. Brandon thanks God for and loves the rare unity in the truth the Lord has blessed our church family with and prays it only deepens and continues. He prays we faithfully strive to be and make disciples of King Jesus according to God’s Word and to God’s glory.

Education:

• Buffalo Grove High School

• Taylor University (Bachelor of Arts)

• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Master of Divinity Graduate)

• PhD student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

PASTOR/ELDER

Joe was 26 years old when the Lord graciously opened his eyes to the truth of the gospel. Just prior to that, Joe became increasingly convicted of his sin, yet he still didn’t have a clear understanding of what Jesus Christ did for him on the cross. In God’s kindness, He brought a friend into Joe’s life to share the biblical gospel with him. This is when Joe first understood the severity of his own sin before a Holy God and his desperate need for a Savior. Joe’s eyes were opened to the fact that his past, present, and future sins were all paid for by Christ on the cross and there was nothing he can do to earn or maintain salvation. A little later Joe was baptized after his conversion. Joe and his wife have been married since 2010 and have 5 children together.

Joe has a passion for reaching the lost with the gospel. His favorite verses are Romans 6: 17-18, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and Acts 20:24.

Joe especially loves the authenticity of our church family–our desire to be rooted in God’s Word, grounded in sound doctrine and good theology. He is praying for our church to be built upon the truth of the gospel, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and upheld by our Chief Cornerstone Jesus Christ.

PASTOR/ELDER

Rashard first heard the gospel through the local church when he was growing up, but the Lord convicted him concerning his sin and need to repent and trust in Christ alone later in life as a young adult. and he was baptized shortly after. He has been married to Sewit since May 14, 2011 and together they have five children (Sara, Jude, Eleanor, Rachel, and Benjamin).

Though he loves all of God’s Word, if he had to choose just one of his favorite passages it would be Psalm 119:9-11. Rashard especially loves the gospel centered preaching about our church family and is praying for God to add souls to this local church and that his name will be glorified through this local church.

Outside of the Bible, some authors and books that have helped him grow in his Christian faith include: “The MacArthur Study Bible”, "The Mortification of Sin" by John Owen, and "The Doctrine of Repentance" by Thomas Watson. Some other authors are A.W. Pink, R.C. Sproul, J.C. Ryle, Paul Washer, and Voddie Baucham.

PASTOR/ELDER

Paul first heard the gospel through his parents and church as a young boy. After God graciously convicted Paul of sin and his need for the Savior Jesus Christ leading him repentance, trust, and new life in Christ, he was baptized a little later.

Paul has been married to Pam since 1980, and he is the father to Brandon (Kaiti), Natalie (Matt), and Trevor (Rachel). He has two granddaughters and six grandsons.

Paul’s favorite verses in God’s Word include 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Psalm 86:11. Paul especially loves that we are a gospel proclaiming church and is praying for God’s blessing on us.

Pray that Paul would grow in his love for and dependence upon Christ.

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

Stephen was born and raised in Riverside, California. As a boy, he was convicted of his sin and heard the good news of Jesus Christ at his local church. He was baptized after making a credible profession of faith. While living in Hawaii and after serving in the Marine Corps, Stephen married his precious wife, Shawna, in 2017.

Some of Stephen’s favorite verses are Isaiah 43:1-4, Romans 6:11, 2 Corinthians 3:5, and 1 John 4:10.

Stephen has been deeply blessed by the mutual love and encouragement of the saints and is grateful to the one and only Triune God for the church’s hunger for the Word and their commitment to the Biblical truths summarized in Reformed theology. He prays that Christ would build his church and that God would be supremely glorified above all names.

Education

• Moody Bible Institute (Bachelor of Arts)

• Mid-America Reformed Seminary (Master of Divinity)

• Current Student at Wheaton College (Masters in New Testament Biblical Exegesis)

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

Matt was born and raised in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Over the past five years, he has completed his undergraduate degree as well as a Masters of Divinity at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Apart from serving in the local church, Matt has worked as a commercial roofer and gymnastics coach. By God’s grace, Matt continues to pursue his calling and passion for pastoral ministry in the local church. Matt enjoys eating food and reading.

Education:

• Trinity International University (Bachelor of Arts)

• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Master of Divinity)

DEACON

Claude first heard the gospel from a chaplain in the U.S. Army when he served in the military. Shortly after Claude trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ alone for salvation and repented of his sins. He was baptized after his military service at our church and has been a member since 1986. He has served in a variety of capacities.

Claude was married to his wonderful wife Brenda, who has recently gone to be with the Lord, for 54 years. They have two grown children and five grandchildren (three grandsons and two granddaughters) and a feisty dog named Joy.

DEACON

Jamie has been married to his wife since 2015. God has blessed them with three children: a daughter and two sons. He first heard the gospel of Jesus from his brother in his early 20's and by God’s grace he was convicted of the Lordship of Christ and repented of his sins and trusted Christ alone in 2010. He was baptized shortly after. A few of Jamie’s favorite verses are Romans 8:1-2 and Corinthians 12:4-8a.

Jamie praises God for what He is doing through our church and prays it only grows and continues for God's glory. Two examples of this is the faithful preaching of God's Word each Sunday and that our congregation has genuine care for each other.