Ministers
The Gurnee Community Church Congregation

Senior Pastor
Rev. Christopher S. Stephens

Pastor Chris serves GCC by providing biblical teaching during our worship services, pastoral care, and supervision of the GCC staff.  Chris has been the Senior Pastor since January of 2006, after serving as the Interim Teaching Pastor since May of 2004.  He has a Masters of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2004) and a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (1990).  Chris is married to Laura and has two daughters, Emma and Thea.  

Matt serves GCC by leading worship through song and other creative arts during our worship services. Matt has been the Director of Worship Arts since June 2004. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois. Matt has a passion for leading people in God glorifying worship through His word and in finding new and creative ways to express our appreciation for all He has done.

Director Of Children’s Ministries
Wes Underwood

Director Of High School Ministries
Jon C. Fowler

Director Of Middle School Ministries
Josiah Goering


Preschool Director
Stacey Rowan

Pianist/Choir Accompanist
Barbara Russell 

Barbara serves GCC by accompanying the hymns each week at the 8am traditional service as well as accompanying the choir on a weekly basis in rehearsal and in worship services. Barbara has served as the church accompanist since October 2006. She has been serving in ministry since 1980.

Church Administrator/Office Manager
Shawn Robards

Elders
Tricia Elsbury
Paul Kattner (Chair)
Diane Leonard
Steve Saunders
Greg Schulz

Moderator
Brad Depke

Moderator Elect
Steve Wantoch