Our Staff
Our Church Staff
Rev. John Huizinga
John Huizinga has served as pastor since February of 2009. He brings with him a philosophy of developing leaders within the congregation to take ownership of the different church ministries. As pastor of the congregation he is responsible for preaching and leading the congregation in worship. He also looks to further develop small groups, facilitate prayer and help develop leaders through training seminars and retreats.
Call 630.495.3080 x13 |
Laura Kooima
Laura has worked at LCRC since 1998 and the bookkeeper/accounts payable since 2000. Laura has been a member of Lombard for 32 years. Her current and past church activities include: Sunday School Teacher, Coffee Break Leader, Sandwiches for Roseland, and is active in small groups.
Call 630.495.3080 x11 |
Jim Kooima
Jim grew up in Oak Park and has been a lifelong member of our congregation. He spent his time in the business world working in the trucking and construction industries. He has been working at church for the past 10 years now maintaining and caring for our facilities.
Call 630.495.3080 x16|
Stephen Bates
Stephen has worked at LCRC since 2006 and currently leads music for both Sunday morning services: he directs the Exsultate Deo Choir for the 9 A.M. traditional service, and he oversees the worship teams for the 11:15 A.M. contemporary service. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Wheaton College (IL) as well as a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University. Stephen enjoys learning to play new instruments; he currently sings and plays piano, guitar, and bass, but he hopes to learn more in the future. In addition to music, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, tinkering with computers, and doing yard work and home projects.
Call 630.495.3080 |
