PASTORS

David was born less than ten minutes from Lakeview Presbyterian Church, in Mundelein, and grew up in Geneva, IL. After studying classical guitar performance at Northern Illinois University for a year, he felt a call to ministry, which led him to enroll in Bible college and then pursue a Master of Divinity degree at Westminster Theological Seminary. Desiring to continue to grow as a shepherd, he soon returned and completed a Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling. 

David has over 15 years of ministry experience, including helping plant a church in Spokane, Washington, working at the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and serving as an associate pastor at Exilic Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, New York City. In addition, David has published numerous articles for The Gospel Coalition, Relevant Magazine, Sola Network, and Westminster Magazine. 

David met his wife, Meifung, on the steps of Tenth Presbyterian Church, where Meifung was also a member. Soon they walked up those same steps to make vows to each other in marriage, and today, they have a fun-loving three-year-old son, David Jr.

Dave is from Seaford, DE. He holds degrees from James Madison University (BA, English), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (MDiv), Luther Seminary (MTh), and Trinity International University (PhD). He was ordained in Chicago Metro Presbytery prior to serving with Mission to the World in Madrid, Spain. He is also the Director of the TEDS Undergraduate Teaching program and an Assistant Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Dave and his wife, Beth, have three children. He enjoys soccer (Arsenal, Real Madrid, and US Soccer!), basketball, surfing (even on Lake Michigan), gardening, and playing games with his family.

Steve is from Syracuse, NY. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois (BA, Political Science), So. Ill. University School of Law (JD), and Covenant Theological Seminary (MDiv) and is currently pursuing a PhD (Systematic Theology) at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a retired Colonel in the United States Army, having served as a JAG and chaplain with combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as service at the Pentagon reviewing and authoring Army religious and ethics policy. He is commissioner on the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel (PRCC), leading its Religious Liberty committee as an active licensed attorney.

Steve and his wife, Suzanne, have three adult children.

STAFF

Timothy is from Chicago, IL. He holds degrees from Northeastern Illinois University (BA, Psychology) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (MDiv). He served with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in Kona, Hawaii for three years as base staff and a teacher at their Foundation School. He is currently serving on the Children’s Ministry pastoral team at New Life Covenant Church in Palatine.

Timothy is passionate about world missions and has a vision to disciple and raise up the next generation to love God and to become faithful followers of Jesus Christ. He is fluent in three languages (English, Korean, & Spanish), and proficient in Intermediate Japanese. In his free time, he loves playing board games, discovering and eating good food, and traveling.

Sandy Hawes, Office Assistant