Yvonne has attended the Aurora Campus since 1995 and has been on staff as the Children's Pastor since 2003. Yvonne loves helping families and kids feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe in their church experience as well as connecting with families and getting to know them better. Her desire is for kids to fall in love with Jesus and begin a relationship with Him that will change their life and last forever.

John or ''Burke'' as he is called around our Aurora Campus, was born and raised in Ottawa, IL. Before coming on staff full time at Christ Community, Burke spent 25 years in the Computer programming business and most recently, spent several years producing television reality shows. Burke also volunteers in the producing of Aurora's weekend services. He serves along side his wife, Debbie and youngest 3 sons. Burke loves his men's community group, and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. Burke and his family currently live in the Oswego area.

Petey joined Creative Arts in July 2015. He graduated from the Moody Bible Institute in May 2015 with a degree in Communications. Petey grew up in South Holland, Illinois, where his passion for worship began. Petey enjoys laughing, playing guitar, and eating numerous slices of deep dish pizza in his spare time.

Ty has been attending Christ Community since 2003 and has served in a variety of volunteer roles including Student Ministries and Creative Arts. He joined our KidsWorld staff at Aurora in February of 2018.

Ty recently graduated with a B.A. in Biblical Studies and Music from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He has a passion for the next generation and is excited to work with kids and help them understand who Jesus is. In his free time Ty enjoys reading, playing guitar, watching the Chicago Cubs, and listening to obscure music.

After receiving a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from North Park University and Wheaton Graduate School, Diana spent the next 24 years in student ministry, and spiritual formation working at St. Mark’s Episcopal and Naperville Covenant Church. In 2009, she became a certified spiritual director, and was ordained in 2010. In 2016, God called Diana to write a book that was published by InterVarsity Press in 2018, Spiritual Practices in Community, Drawing Groups into the Heart of God. 

In her spare time Diana enjoys walking her dogs, creatively connecting with God, and spending quality time with her husband Rodney.

Paul was born and raised in southern California. He married his college sweetheart, Jill, two weeks after graduation from Biola University. The newlyweds moved to Colorado so Paul could attend Denver Seminary and develop a passion for the Broncos. While in Colorado, Paul and Jill were blessed with two daughters.

The DeHaven family moved to Texas in 1995 and spend 18 years developing a love of BBQ. Paul joined the staff of Christ Community in 2013. He enjoys cooking, running, and saying things like ''howdy'' and ''y'all.''

Annie was born and raised in the small town of Lee, Illinois. She married a local, fourth generation farmer, Dan, and has two children.

Dan and Annie have had the privilege and blessing of working closely with family and raising their children on the family farm. Annie previously was the CFO of a family owned manufacturing business and a family owned service business. Annie and her family began attending Christ Community in 2010.

After retiring from the family business, Annie started working part time at the DeKalb Campus in November, 2014, as the Adult Ministries Administrative Assistant and transitioned into full time in October, 2016, and added assisting with the Caring Ministry. Annie thoroughly enjoys all the staff and members at Christ Community and is thankful for the opportunity to serve along side them.

Luis was born in the Philippines and grew up in Wrigleyville, Chicago..."Go Cubs!"
He committed his life to Jesus in 1986 while pursuing music degrees at Northern Illinois University.
That same year, he started playing piano at Christ Community Church at the old St. Charles Mall movie theater.
Luis is an avid foodie who enjoys hiking, astronomy, dogs, and traveling.

Karl grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. He later moved to the Chicago area where he received a BA from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, and an MA from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. He is married to Alicia and they have lived in DeKalb since 1989.

They have three adult children, two of whom are married. Karl enjoys running with Alicia, fixing broken stuff, and reading about science, leadership, and spiritual formation. He is fascinated with how things work, whether mechanically, scientifically, relationally, spiritually, or organizationally.

James grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and has attended Christ Community Church since 2008. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 2016 with a degree in Youth Ministry, and has been on staff since 2016. In his free time, James enjoys reading books, playing (and winning) games, and anything that has to do with sports. Fun Fact: All of James' favorite sports teams start with the letter "B": The Bears, Brewers, Bucks, Blackhawks, and Buckeyes. He married his wife, Andi, in 2017, and loves spending time with her.

Sue has been at Christ Community since 1984. She became a permanent fixture around the church when she was hired as support staff for Children's Ministry in July of 1992. You will find her hanging around the finance department nowadays. Fortunate to marry Tom Anderson, Sue has a blended family of 4 who are too old to live at home with mama. Sue guesses you could say "SHE LOVES THIS PLACE."

Before coming on staff at Christ Community, Larry worked in international and domestic logistics/transportation (air, ocean, rail, LTL/FTL, custom brokerage) for 13 years, taught and coached for 5 years at the high school level (English, Bible, football, boys basketball, girls softball). He has a BA in English and Education.

Larry and Gwen have been married for over 40 years and have 4 children who have blessed them with 9 grandkids. Larry enjoys watching his children and grandchildren grow up, grilling fresh vegetables out of his garden, and sampling every kind of barbecue style in the US. He has completed 5 Chicago marathons so far.

Kim grew up in Peoria, Illinois, where she met her husband Frank before they moved to this area when Frank was relocated for work. They have raised their two sons, Mike and Nate, who are still nearby.

Kim worked in various roles within the financial services industry for 28 years before she took a year long sabbatical while praying about her next steps. She began attending the Bartlett Campus in 2014 and came on board during the Christmas season to help with a variety of support tasks. She was hired as the Events Manager for the St. Charles Campus in 2015.

Leah grew up in West Dundee, Illinois and received her BA in Education at the University of Iowa. Leah, her husband, Steve, and their three children began attending Christ Community Church in 2003. She has enjoyed being involved with women's and student ministries over the years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading a good book, and gardening.

Clayton grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in a very large family--with eleven sisters and no brothers. (It's a long story.) He is married to his high school sweetheart, Michelle, and they have three young children: two girls and a boy. In his free time, he loves sci-fi, spicy salsa, and strategy games. 

Jeannine was born and raised in Champaign, IL. She is married to her high-school sweetheart Jason and they have two children. They have been attending and serving at Christ Community Church since 2008.

She enjoys scrapbooking, playing volleyball with her family, biking, and cheering her son on in baseball.

Kelsey is a DeKalb, Illinois native. She is an alumni of the University of Arkansas and Moody Theological Seminary, where she received her Bachelors in Marketing and Masters in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship. She has a heart for helping others anchor their life and identity in Jesus.

Kelsey enjoys just about any outdoor activity, gathering with friends or family, trying new recipes, and reading.

Steve is a native Texan who moved to IL in the mid 90’s with his wife, and two daughters. Steve and his family started attending CCC in the fall of 1999. He joined the staff August 2011. Steve’s prior work experience was in restaurant management. His interests include hunting, gardening, recycling or repurposing anything that still has useful value, carpentry, working on gas powered engines, being a handyman, and maintaining the nickname of MacGyver.

Katelyn is a graduate of Taylor University with a B.S. in Professional Writing. She is passionate about connecting with people through storytelling and loves finding new methods of making social media and web content more personable.

Her and her husband, Sam, live in Campton Hills and spend as much time as possible unplugging from social media and our chaotic world by being outside, working on projects, or planning their next travel adventure.

After more than a decade working for media ministries, Todd made the move to the local church. In fact, his own church. Previously, Todd was Associate Online editor of Christianity Today, Managing Editor of Campus Life/Ignite Your Faith teen magazine, and a Christianity Today Movies reviewer. He also served as the General Editor of the NIV Quest Study Bible for Teens (Zondervan, 2011), co-authored The unGuide to Dating (Revell, 2006), and has written for The Chicago Tribune, RottenTomatoes.com, ThinkChristian.net, ChurchJuice.com, and more.

Nikki began serving in Creative Arts Ministry - producing weekend services, special events, and various creative elements at Christ Community Church back in 2008. She joined our staff in 2014.

Nikki has a degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry Leadership from Moody Bible Institute. She is passionate about leading and collaborating with others to communicate God's Word creatively as well as helping other to discover and grow in their gifts and abilities. 

After receiving a B.A. and M.A. in Organizational Communication from Miami University in Ohio, Steve spent the next 15 years in Instructional Design and Organizational Development working for AT&T, Arthur Anderson, and JP Morgan Chase. In 2005 God called Steve out of the marketplace into full time ministry.

In his spare time Steve enjoys home improvement projects, working in the yard, and spending time with his wife Allison and two kids.

Kaye is a transplanted southerner, in case the accent didn’t give her away. She is married to Tim, and is mom to three daughters and one son-in-law. Kaye joined the Christ Community Church staff in 2005 in Caring Ministries, has worked with the Finance Department and transitioned to her current role in 2013.

Katie grew up in Naperville, IL. She received her BA in History from Murray State University in Kentucky, then received a Masters Degree in Non-Profit Administration and Counseling from Springfield College in Massachusetts. She joined the Student Ministries Team in August of 2008 and transitioned to her current role in 2014. Katie and her husband Michael live in Campton Hills and have four daughters. 

Clayton grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in a very large family--with eleven sisters and no brothers. (It's a long story.) He is married to his high school sweetheart, Michelle, and they have three young children: two girls and a boy. In his free time, he loves sci-fi, spicy salsa, and strategy games. 

Jim Nicodem has been the senior pastor of Christ Community Church since its start in 1984. Born and raised in the Midwest, Jim received his BA from Wheaton College and his MDiv. and Doctor of Ministries from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Jim and his wife, Sue, have been married for more than forty years, have three grown children, and six grandchildren. He loves to hang out in Chicago, where he can watch the Cubs play (no better park than Wrigley) or listen to the world-class Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The local coffee shops also see a lot of Jim, accompanied by books (mostly biographies) or friends. Other hobbies he enjoys include hiking and biking.

He is also the author of two works: Prayer Coach and Bible Savvy. These topics are a reflection of his life-long pursuit and passion to help people grow in their walk with Christ.

Larry and his wife, Carol, have attended Christ Community since 1987 and have two adult married children. Larry is a graduate of Taylor University and spent 26 years working with the ServiceMaster Company in the healthcare field.

In 2003, he came on staff at Christ Community. Larry counts it an honor to come to work every day to help people connect with their passions of serving and helping others come into a relationship with Christ.

Sue has been at Christ Community since 1984. She became a permanent fixture around the church when she was hired as support staff for Children's Ministry in July of 1992. You will find her hanging around the finance department nowadays. Fortunate to marry Tom Anderson, Sue has a blended family of 4 who are too old to live at home with mama. Sue guesses you could say "SHE LOVES THIS PLACE."

Jill was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She received her BA from Biola University. She has served in various administrative positions in churches and universities in California, Colorado, Texas and Illinois.

Jill and her husband, Paul, have attended Christ Community since 2013. They live in Sycamore. They have two grown daughters, Kari and Johanna. Jill enjoys working on home improvement projects, reading and playing with the family puppy, Wrigley.

Susan is a native of southern Illinois, having grown up in Fairfield, Illinois. Shortly after graduating from Union University with a BSBA in Accounting/Finance, she moved to the Chicago suburbs and has called this area home ever since. After a number of years in Accounting and Finance at Pepsi, Susan had the opportunity to spend a couple of years at home with her children before coming on staff at Christ Community.

Susan and her husband, Dan, have two sons and have been attending Christ Community since 1999. Susan enjoys spending her time with family and friends, watching sports with her boys, hiking, and other outdoor adventures.

Jeannine was born and raised in Champaign, IL. She is married to her high-school sweetheart Jason and they have two children. They have been attending and serving at Christ Community Church since 2008.

She enjoys scrapbooking, playing volleyball with her family, biking, and cheering her son on in baseball.

Larry and his wife, Carol, have attended Christ Community since 1987 and have two adult married children. Larry is a graduate of Taylor University and spent 26 years working with the ServiceMaster Company in the healthcare field.

In 2003, he came on staff at Christ Community. Larry counts it an honor to come to work every day to help people connect with their passions of serving and helping others come into a relationship with Christ.

Dave is a born and bred Scotsman. After moving to Illinois in 2008, he’s now happily outnumbered at home by his wife, Erin, and three daughters. Dave has been in children’s ministry since the age of 15 and has served in churches and parachurch organizations across Scotland, Europe, and in the United States. Dave joined the KidsWorld team full-time in 2015, and his role includes overseeing EPIC, Camp Commotion, and our ministry to children with special needs. Dave’s interests include reading, writing, binge-watching Netflix, and trying to understand American culture.

Randy believes that to lead or join endeavors impacting young people for Jesus is one of the greatest eternal investments anyone can make. Randy has done that in leadership of church ministries since 1991.

He joined the staff here at Christ Community in 2005. Randy and his wife, Michelle, grew up attending church together in Chicago and were married in 1994. They have five incredible children.

Alixx has gone to Christ Community Church for her entire life and considers it home. Growing up, she found a love for singing through musical theater and began leading worship for HOT U, KidsWorld, Genesis, and weekend services as a student. After coming on staff in 2013 part time, Alixx served as the Children's Worship Assistant and Camp Commotion Program Director before becoming the Children's Worship Pastor in 2016. She likes to say that she has the best job ever--leading kids in worship every week! In her spare time, she is a cosmetologist, spends too much time at Michael's, makes amazing yogurt parfaits, and is always singing karaoke in the car. Come find Alixx in the KidsWorld Theater and she'll find a place for you to serve.

A native Californian, Natalie ventured to Illinois way back when for graduate school...and stayed! After many years in magazine publishing and marketing, Natalie followed God’s leading into ministry, where she led volunteer teams and communications at a previous church. Natalie, her, husband, Mike, and their three kids starting attending Christ Community in 2003, where she volunteered in KidsWorld 10 years. Natalie joined the KidsWorld staff in 2013 leading the Saturday Operations team; she now oversees the operations team and provides admin support to the KW team. She enjoys scrapbooking, turning Pintrest pins into reality, and making sugar cookies with her girls.

Denise and her husband James have attended Christ Community Church since 2001. They have five children: four boys and a new addition of a baby girl in 2013. Denise has a passion for Christ Community Church and calls Christ Community her home. In October of 2013 Denise joined KidsWorld ministry staff as the KidsWorld Elementary Group Life Assistant for Saturday night services. Denise has 20 years of leadership experience and has a passion for helping kids know Christ and make Him known.

A Portland, Oregon native and reluctantly recovering hipster, Jered received a masters degree from Western Seminary and planted a church in the City of Roses for the last ten years. Being middle-aged it may seem as though several years are unaccounted for in his narrative, but they were mostly spent being a youth pastor, associate pastor, enjoying being married to his favorite person and raising three beautiful girls. He doesn't get what the big deal is about Portillos, but has acquired a taste for deep dish pizza, loves the church and loves motivating people to live transformed lives in Jesus.

Joshua grew up in the Quad Cities and moved to DeKalb in 2007 at which point he began attending Christ Community Church and our high school ministry Mosaic. He is currently pursuing a degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and joined the DeKalb campus team in February of 2013. He has the privilege of working with students as they grow in their knowledge and love for the Lord.

In his free time he enjoys playing any sport, spending time with friends and family, and watching 49ers football.

Randy believes that to lead or join endeavors impacting young people for Jesus is one of the greatest eternal investments anyone can make. Randy has done that in leadership of church ministries since 1991.

He joined the staff here at Christ Community in 2005. Randy and his wife, Michelle, grew up attending church together in Chicago and were married in 1994. They have five incredible children.

Marcilyn is a Judson University graduate with a degree in ministry. She has been attending Christ Community for the last three years. She has a passion to connect with girls and help them understand who Jesus is. Marcilyn has been serving within youth ministry for the last 6 years. Marcilyn's hobbies include playing tennis, baking, spending time outdoors, and reading.

Nick joined the Christ Community Church team in October of 2014 as the Lighting & Scenic Director. After graduating from Lincoln Christian University and marrying Christine, Nick filled a variety of church ministry and production roles including traveling internationally as a professional installer and as the production director for the STORY Conference. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, especially running, and being an extra on television shows filmed locally in Chicago.

It's no surprise that Cindy is now a Creative Arts Director as she's been involved in music in church for as long as she can remember. She began at Christ Community over 10 years ago leading worship for Kids and Student Ministries. Eventually, she led in the adult services at St. Charles, then took on the the worship leader role at DeKalb, and is now the worship leader at the Streamwood Campus. She has a real heart for missions, Brazil in particular, and loves to do anything that'll make her laugh.

Cory grew up in Salem, Oregon, and came to Christ at 17 after identifying as an atheist for most of his teen years. In 2008, he moved to Chicago to study at North Park University, where he met his wife Cassia. While in his master's program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Cory joined staff at Christ Community Church in 2012. He and Cassia live in Streamwood with their two boys.