Meet Our Leaders

Suzanne and Jim Shirley

SUZANNE

WHERE I SERVE: Kids Korner, Women's Bible Study, Nursery, STARS Buddy Break, Logos class

WHY I SERVE: Because I love Jesus and his people

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: Organized, artistic, kind

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: Anywhere with friends and family

JIM

WHERE I SERVE: Board of Deacons, STARS Friday Night Fun, Logos class

WHY I SERVE: Because I want to serve Jesus and help in the church

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: patient, loyal, thoughtful

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: Reading in my La-Z-Boy

Lin and Pat Fallon

LINDA (LIN)

WHERE I SERVE: STARS, Kids Korner, Bible Study and ESL

WHY I SERVE: To serve and be involved with the larger body of Christ

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: Thoughtful, optimistic, dependable

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: By the water or in the clay studio

PAT

WHERE I SERVE: Board of Deacons, Grace Groups

WHY I SERVE: All of us have different callings, gifts and abilities. It is a privilege to serve as members of the family of God.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: kind, supportive, dependable

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: The Morton Arboretum in Lisle (especially with Lin)

Laurie and Howard Costley

LAURIE

WHERE I SERVE: Deaconess, GriefShare, Side-by-Side

WHY I SERVE: I serve out of obedience to God and to use the gifts I have graciously been given to encourage the body and bring glory to him. It also helps me to connect with others and causes me to grow in many ways!

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: committed, easy-going, caring (and grateful!)

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: Other than almost any coffee shop (or Adams Park with coffee and a friend!), I currently enjoy our fourth-floor apartment balcony overlooking the DuPage River.

HOWARD

WHERE I SERVE: Council of Elders

WHY I SERVE: God has entrusted each of us with gifts/ talents/experience which we are to use to serve others and to advance his kingdom.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: Others describe me as dedicated, thorough and sentimental

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: Wherever Laurie is (except when she's in one of those many coffee shops she frequents!)

Whitney and Mike McKevitt

WHITNEY

WHERE I SERVE: Deaconess, Women’s Bible Study, Nursery

WHY I SERVE: I serve because I love being a part of what God is doing in and through our church.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: social, optimistic and thoughtful

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: the beach at Fripp Island, SC

MIKE

WHERE I SERVE: Deacon, Men’s Ministry

WHY I SERVE: I serve because we’re called to use the gifts God has given us for his kingdom and it’s fun!

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: dependable, organized and honest

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: Our backyard

Mary and Marr Miller

MARY

WHERE I SERVE: Deaconess board, Veritas Adult Community small group leader, Aaron- Hur prayer fellowship

WHY I SERVE: Because Jesus loves me and I love his church

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: helper, organized, devoted

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: On our porch with Marr

MARR

WHERE I SERVE: Board of Missions

WHY I SERVE: I grew up as a MK, was a missionary, and believe in College Church's mission and vision.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: artistic, servant values, dedicated

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: On our porch with Mary, watching the birds, flowers and other critters

Jeff Oslund

WHERE I SERVE: The Council of Elders

WHY I SERVE: I love Jesus and his Church, and really enjoy serving, especially when I can invest time and energy in ways that are eternally significant.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: redeemed, grandpa, loyal

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: Reading on our front porch, or going for a run with one of our grandkids.