Our staff may be reached via email by using the format firstname.lastname@lefc.com
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Senior Pastor
(847) 362-8155, ext. 14
Steve Mathewson started in his position on May 7, 2006. Steve came to Libertyville from Belgrade, Montana, where he was the senior pastor of Dry Creek Bible Church. He received a Master of Arts Degree in Old Testament in 1986 from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland, Ore. Most recently, he received his Doctor of Ministry in 2000 from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass., where he studied preaching under Dr. Haddon Robinson. He and his wife, Priscilla, have four children.
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Pastor of Adult Ministries and Missions
(847) 362-8155, ext. 11
Rick Chalupnik began to transition to this position on June 1, 2008. Rick was raised in a Christian home in Long Grove and was a Stevenson High School graduate. He grew up attending Des Plaines Evangelical Free Church and then attended and served at Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church. Rick was our Youth Pastor from June 1997-June 2008. Rick received his Bachelor of Arts in 1992 from Trinity International University and his Masters of Arts in Youth Ministry in June 1997 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Rick and his wife Sue reside in Libertyville. They have two children.
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Pastor of Hispanic Ministries
(847) 362-8155, ext. 21
Roberto Cambrany began his ministry with Iglesia Cristiana Unida in 1989. This congregation joined with LEFC in February 1996 to become Iglesia Evangelica Libre. Roberto was born on June 7, 1962 and grew up in Veracruz, Mexico. He graduated from the Rio Grande Bible Institute in Edinburgh, Tex. in 1989. Currently Roberto is working on his Masters of Divinity at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Roberto and his wife, Irina, were married in 1989. Irina is also a graduate of the Rio Grande Bible Institute. Roberto and Irina live in Mundelein with their two children.
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Pastor of Youth & College Ministries
(847) 362-8155, ext. 18
Clay Edens returned to LEFC on June 1, 2008. Prior to coming on staff, he volunteered with the Senior High for three years, while he was in seminary. Clay has a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. When Clay isn’t thinking about God, he is probably thinking about Sports. He loves to play, watch, and discuss them. He grew up outside Indianapolis, and currently resides in Libertyville.
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Director of Children's Ministries
(847) 362-8155, ext. 17
Kristin Swanson assumed her role as Director of Children's Ministries on June 1, 1997. Previously, she was a part-time youth leader here while pursuing her Masters of Religious Education Degree. Kristin graduated from Trinity International University in 1994 with a Bachelors Degree in History and Secondary Education and she received her Masters Degree in June 1997 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Before coming to LEFC, Kristin was a student teacher at Niles North High School, worked with students at Twin Groves Junior High in Buffalo Grove and was a tutor with the C.Y.C.L.E. program at Cabrini Green. Kristin resides in Libertyville with her husband, Todd, and two children. |
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Director of Early Childhood Ministries
(847) 362-8155, ext. 13
Irene Kalantzis assumed her role as Director of Early Childhood Ministries on February 6, 2008. She was born and raised in Athens, Greece, and she studied fine arts at the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki. Irene has worked as a volunteer with children's ministries and MOPS since she came to LEFC in 1999. She has assisted the Director of Children's Ministries with Art Camps and Vacation Bible School. Irene is the wedding liaison for LEFC, a member of the praise team, and serves in the arts and decorating committee. She works part time as a freelance interior designing consultant, muralist and faux wall painter. She lives in Mundelein with her husband, George, and three children. |
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Church Administrator
(847) 362-8155, ext. 35
Steve Johnson has been a member of LEFC for several years. He is a former Church Chairman and was also Chairman of the Building Committee for our latest building addition. Steve is retired from Lutheran General Hospital, where he was the Administrator for all Diagnostic Services for more than 22 years. He holds a degree from Trinity College in Administrative Communications. Steve lives in Vernon Hills with his wife, Carol.
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