Staff Profiles & Contact Information
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Jeff Schirle - Lead Pastor

An ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, he has been in pastoral ministry since 1982. Jeff has been married to Betty for 34 years. They have 3 children: Jim, Joy and Kajsa.


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Matt King- Youth Pastor

Matt grew up in central Minnesota and is still a Vikings fan. He is a graduate of North Park University and Seminary. He has been serving in youth ministry for the 9 years. In June of 2007 he was ordained to Word and Sacrament at the Covenant Annual Meeting. He enjoys playing guitar, video games, writing and taking walks to the White Hen with his wife Kristin, his son Axel and his daughter Kennedy.


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Bethany Arndt- Worship Director
 
Bethany has spent majority of her life in Crystal Lake, but eventually ventured down to Alabama for college. In 2008 she received her BA degree in Worship Leadership from the University of Mobile, which included classes at Integrity Music.
She has been blessed to have traveled to Europe numerous times to share God's good news, and has since grown a specific love for those without Christ, in Europe, as well as those here at home.
She cherishes time with family and friends, staying active, being outdoors, and singing, amongst many other activities.  
As long as she can remember, music has been a part of her life as she grew up in a musical family. Her background with music includes solos, ensembles, choirs, bands and also many years of musical theater.
She truly enjoys the blessing of having a role in leading others in worship to the throne of our God. She is continually learning what it means to live a life filled with God-honoring and glorifying worship.  
May we rejoice always, and have a gentleness that is evident to all. (Philippians 4:4-9).