Meet Your Leaders

LISA BURLINGAME

WHERE I SERVE: Hospitality Committee

WHY I SERVE: This committee is a way to serve in a completely new type of ministry for me. It allows me the opportunity to serve the church in a practical way while also meeting members I don’t yet know.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: prayerful, studious, committed

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: anywhere with family but especially the beach

JOAN ENGESETH

WHERE I SERVE: Board of Deaconesses, greeter, Helping Hands volunteer

WHY I SERVE: I like helping people.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: involved, enthusiastic, content

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: any place that has coffee

PAT FALLON

WHERE I SERVE: Board of Deacons, Grace Groups

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

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: anywhere over at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle with my wife, Lin

WHY I SERVE: There are so many wonderful people who take their personal faith in Christ seriously. It’s fun to serve alongside followers of Jesus who want to support and encourage others who are both inside and outside of College Church. Serving builds relationships in so many ways, too.

ELIZABETH LARSEN

WHERE I SERVE: Evangelism and Cultural Impact Committee

WHY I SERVE: Studying apologetics and culture in recent years has greatly impacted my faith. I hope in my role that I am able to encourage others to love the Lord with their minds in a similar way and to develop a more robust, confident faith and an increased willingness to have faith-related conversations as a result.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: optimistic, planner, homebody

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: home with my husband, Tim, and our three young kids

ANGIE SCHROEDER

WHERE I SERVE: Deaconess board; children’s choirs

WHY I SERVE: The Bible commands us to loving service: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10

Are you struggling to find your place at CCIW? Serving = connectedness.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: (I let my kids pick these) steadfast, resourceful, British-telly-enthusiast

JIM TEBBE

WHERE I SERVE: chair of the Board of Missions and All Nations Adult Community teacher

WHY I SERVE: I believe it is important to give as well as receive from my local church.

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: hard-working, integrity, fun-loving

MY FAVORITE HANG-OUT SPACE: long walks in forest preserves with my dog