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(shown with wife, Griselle) Pastor John and his wife, Griselle, came to ICC in August of 2003. After being called into the ministry in 1979 he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO and a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Pastor John and Griselle were married in April of 1974 and have two daughters and a son along with seven grandchildren. He enjoys playing guitar, outdoor cooking, billiards, camping, and especially fishing. Griselle enjoys all of those things too except she listens to the guitar and eats his cooking. She can out fish him any day! |
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Learn more about Pastor John: What is the coolest part of your job? "The one great privilege and thrill of my job is connecting with men who are on the fringe of Christianity. I love getting to know guys up close and seeing God use them to connect with other guys." What is your favorite comfort food? "My food of choice is also one of my hobbies---smoked and/or barbequed meat. Ribs, brisket, pork butt, turkey…bring it on!" What have you been watching on TV lately? "I'm a big UFC/WEC fan (cage fighting). That along with the Professional Bull Riders is about all I watch unless a rerun of the Godfather, Papillion or Patton is on." Where is the most interesting place you've been? "I have had the privilege to visit India and minister to a great group of tribal pastors and work with some beautiful orphans in the AIM ASIA ministry. The Indian people are some of the most humble and kind people I've met." What book are you currently reading? "The Monkey and the Fish by Dave Gibbons" Anything else you'd like people of ICC to know? "What you see is what you get. God made me the way I am and uses me the way I am. He is continually smoothing out some of my rough edges but some He has chosen to leave alone. I don't care where you've been or what you've done, if you're serious about knowing about God- I will do everything I can to help you (and so will many, many others at ICC). I've got a lot of experience with seeing God fix really messed up lives. ICC is a place where genuineness is appreciated and is quickly responded to." | |
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(shown with wife, Sarah & children) Jon has been at ICC since September 2006. He graduated from Judson College with a degree in Youth Ministry and Adolescent Psychology and is almost done with his Master of Biblical Studies degree from Moody Bible Institute. Jon loves kids and knew in high school that God had called him into youth ministry. According to Jon, "There is nothing more important than a student knowing who Jesus is and knowing who Jesus made them to be and to become. Students and their pursuit of Jesus is my passion!" Jon is married to Sarah and they have three children: Ruthie, Micah, & Emelia. |
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Learn more about Jon: What is the coolest part of your job? "I get to hang out with students, what could be better? Actually, it's watching students interact in their small groups and with their leaders. I love it!" Give a recent scripture that has impacted you. "I just read Colossians 2:6-7. Each day I choose if I will live in, with, and for Jesus. What am I choosing today?" What have you been watching on TV lately? "24 & Seinfeld. Classics." What do you do for entertainment/recreation? "Play with the kids, play & watch sports, read." What books are you currently reading? "Finally Alive by John Piper, Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson, and The Monkey and the Fish by David Gibbons." | |
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Ed came to ICC in 2004. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in music education, but didn't really know what he wanted to be when he grew up. In 1988, he discovered Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. They used drama and pop music to reach people in their generation. He had finally found a cause that he could give his life to. According to Ed, "I've had the joy of working out that passion for the last twenty years, and am eager to see what shape it will take in the years to come." Ed also has a master's degree in vocal pedagogy from Ohio State University. Ed is the proud brother of four younger siblings and the proud uncle of 10 nieces and nephews. |
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Learn more about Ed: What is the coolest part of your job? "Giving people the chance to see what they are capable of in their ministry." What have you been watching on TV lately? "I like the crime forensics dramas like NCIS and CSI. I also like to watch reruns of Stargate SG1." What do you do for entertainment/recreation? "I like working out and climbing/rappelling" What book are you currently reading? "Two. Unchristian by the Barna people, and Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. I've usually got a dramatic non-fiction story going too, like Harry Potter." | |
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Steph joined the ICC staff in March of 2002. Steph attended UNI for 2 ˝ years pursuing a PR & Speech major and worked 8 years for AEA, where she received training in everything from data collection to mediation. Steph was brought into ministry by God and her kids and invites anyone to ask her the whole story. She and her husband Steve have been married 27 years and have three daughters: Katie, who is married to Jeff Backlin, Carly, and Mackenzie. |
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Learn more about Steph: What is the coolest part of your job? "Play dough…umm, really it's the kids!" What is the latest music you've purchased? "Lyle Lovett" What is your favorite comfort food? "Ben & Jerry's Karmel Sutra Ice Cream, grilled cheese. My favorite food group is the brown food group. Gravy, chocolate, coffee, bread, etc." What do you do for entertainment/recreation? "camping, photography, reading" What book are you currently reading? "Love Beyond Reason by John Ortbert for me and Doing Church as a Team by Wayne Cordeiro for work." | |
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Mike came to ICC in October 2003 as a part-time church administrator. Mike feels his life calling is to help people find relationships where they can grow in their relationship with God and serve others. Mike went to culinary school and was a chef for his 1st career, sold insurance for 3 years, and is currently pursuing a degree in Biblical Ministry and Leadership from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. Mike is married to Cathy and they have four children with a 21 year age range and 3 grandchildren. |
| Learn more about Mike: What is the coolest part of your job? "Watching the light come on as people understand more and more of God's will for their lives!" What is your favorite comfort food? "Cheese toast, cheese sticks, cheese quesadillas, you name it! My favorite food group is cheese!" What have you been watching on TV lately? "MONK, the obsessive/compulsive detective. I think they secretly watch my life for ideas for the show!" What do you do for entertainment/recreation? "Date nights with Cathy, walks & games with family, disc golf & fishing." What book are you currently reading? "Unchurched" | |
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Gail Meckley Childcare Coordinator |
Martha Smith Childcare Supervisor |
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Madeline Aldrich Friday Receptionist |
Nancy Borgman Church Secretary/Receptionist |
Regina Erickson Finance Coordinator |
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Jerry Watters Lay Pastor, Iron Men's Groups (not pictured) |
Brian McCord (not pictured) |
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N. Joel Fry, MSW, LISW of TEAM Restoration Ministries is at ICC Thursday Afternoons from 12:00-5:00 PM To make an appointment call TEAM Restoration Ministries at 515-238-9010 | |
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Lynn Moore, LMHC of Family Legacy Counseling is available at ICC on Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment. To make an appointment, call Lynn at 515-971-8112 | |