Thank you for 32 years of faithful service! As we say goodbye to an incredible chapter in our congregation's journey, we're filled with immense gratitude and sweet memories.

You have truly made a difference in our lives, and we are eternally grateful. We express our deepest appreciation and warm wishes to Pastor Joel, as he embarks on a new journey after his dedicated service to our church and community. May God bless you abundantly!

Joel's favorite verse is Acts 20:24 -- “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the race the Lord Jesus has given me - the race of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.”

Blair was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. He gave his life to Christ in 1978. Blair, and his wife, Diana, have served at Grace since 1988; where they raised their three children and have served in both non-vocational and vocational roles.  Blair's passion is to help people know Christ personally and discover their ministry "sweet spot" [God-given gifts and talents] so they can use them to build up God's Kingdom.

Blair's favorite verse is Micah 6:8 -- “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Bill has a passion to see people's lives changed through the gospel and the hope that comes only through Jesus. He desires to help people understand who God is, who they are and what they are called to do.  

His favorite verse is Ephesians 2:10 - “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” 

When Bill isn't at church he enjoys spending time with is family, traveling and enjoying life.  He also travels and speaks to all types of people through his ministry Known Legacy to help inspire people to live the legacy that God has called them to.