College Church Staff

 

Fred Meadows -- Worship Pastor
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Fred Meadows began his ministry with us in March 2005 as the Pastor of Worship and Arts here at College Church.  Fred has been worship leader in three previous congregations over the past 25 years.  While his ministry has specifically been in designing and leading worship experiences for the church, Fred has also been active in teaching, mentoring and spiritual direction.  He is a graduate of Anderson University with a B.A. in Church Music and has a completed the M.A. degree in Practical Theology from the School of Divinity at Regent University.  He is currently a doctoral of ministry student at Asbury Theological Seminary studying in the areas of Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction.  He is married to Pam and together have two children, Chad (21) and Chelsea (18).  Fred enjoys chasing the little white ball around the golf course, reading, watching auto racing, and being on a boat in the sunshine.

 

Deborah Bell -- Pastor of Congregational Care
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Pastor Deborah Bell, a member of the full-time pastoral team since 1999, serves as Pastor of Congregational Care.  An ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, Deborah has earned a Bachelor of Music degree from North Park University, a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary.  Deborah is married to Dr. William Bell who served for many years as the chair of the Division of Social Sciences at Olivet Nazarene University.  They both enjoy music, reading, skiing and traveling.  They have two grown daughters, Jennifer and Suzanne.  Deborah's love is serving in the local church, but she also shares with her husband a deep interest in missions and in the training of pastors overseas.

 

Donna Lagesse -- Business Manager
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Donna has been a part of the College Church staff since 1991.  Currently, as Business Manager, she is responsible for taking care of the detail work of the Church’s finances.  Some of her other duties that keep her busy are the work of risk management, payroll, and insurance policies.  Donna is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University with degrees in Office Administration and Business Education.   She is married to Todd and they have three children.  They reside in Bourbonnais where their children are very active in sports. 

 

Allen Dace - Associate Pastor
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Pastor Allen Dace leads the bereavement services and new believers' discipling.  Grief support groups meet weekly for 8 weeks and are offered 3 times annually.  Group Bible studies for new believers is an on-going ministry.  Weekly meetings with individuals in Basic Bible study is available as desired.  Allen recieved his TH.B., MCM and an honorary D.D. from Olivet Nazarene University. He is certified in Grief Reconciliation through Colorado State University and has had training in bereavement care through Grief Recovery Institute, RTS of Gunderson Lutheran Hospital and Association of Death Education Counselling.  Allen retired from full-time ministry in 2003.  He and his wife, Virginia, have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren living in this area.

  
Paul Johnson -- University and Young Adult Pastor
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David Caudle -- Technical Director
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David joined our team in August 2005 as Technical Director and coordinator of media-related events. Prior to his current position, David served as Assistant Audio Engineer at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas. As Technical Director he is responsible for the technical coordination of all four of our Sunday morning services, our Wednesday evening services, and all special events taking place at both of our campuses. David also provides leadership for a technical volunteer staff of fifteen people.

Mike Morgan -- Interim Senior High Pastor
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Elizabeth Bjorling -- Junior High Pastor
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Elizabeth joined our team in August of 2004 as the Pastor of Junior High Ministries.  Her undergraduate degree is from Olivet Nazarene University.  Before coming to us, Elizabeth served full time as a Youth and Children’s minister in Champaign- Urbana, IL.  Some of her favorite things to do are keynote speaking with a Christian Middle-School Girls conference organization called Future Identity of Teens, spending time with family and friends, eating ice cream and getting to know Jr. Highers. 
  

Beth Bidle -- Children's Pastor
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Beth joined our team in April of 2006 as Children's Pastor, overseeing birth through 4th grade ministries. 

Sue Bergan - Program Coordinator
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Sue Bergan joined the College Church staff in January 2005.  Prior to joining our staff Sue was an apartment manager for Olde Oak & Reedy Apts. for 18 years.  As Program Coordinator she is responsible for scheduling events for both campuses, working with our wedding coordinators and couples and updating our database.  She is also an accounts payable assistant.  Sue and her husband, Richard, have four children and four grandchildren.  They enjoy long walks, boating and spending time with family and friends.
  

Joy Paul -- Children's Ministries North Campus Coordinator
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