Married to his best friend, Annette since June 25, 1988…Proud father of an aspiring musician, Jonathan.

 

“Geocaching, Golf, pro wrestling historian, and watching my beloved Fighting Illini break my heart year after year”

 

“Maverick City, Bethel Music, Elevation Worship, Phil Wickham, and anything my son posts online”

 

“I love a good steak and will over-eat when my wife makes her tacos”

 

The Fighting Illini, Dallas Cowboys, LA Lakers, Chicago Cubs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Info:
Son of Pastor Phil and Annette; born in October of 1999.
 
Interests:
Music, Golf, and shoes

 
Current Playlist:
“Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship, and Phil Wickham”
 
Favorite Food:
“All-You-Can Eat Crab Legs”
 
Favorite Sports Teams:
“I really don’t have sports teams that I go crazy over.”

 

Nicole Shafei Associate Pastor

 

 

 

Info:
Happily married to husband Haidar since June 2017, mom to baby Huda, who was born in June 2022.
 
Interests:
“Reading, trying out new coffee shops, going on walks (NOT hikes), spending time with family.”

 
Current Playlist:
“Kari Jobe, Elevation Worship, Kirk Franklin.”
 
Favorite Food:
“Honestly, anything my husband makes. He’s such a good chef that I prefer his food over a restaurant any day.”
 
Favorite Sports Teams:
“Now that Ronaldo is in Saudi Arabia, it would be wrong to say anything other than Al Nassr.”