Pastor Jeff Rush Pastor Jeff  and his wife Dixie have been attending LCC longer than they have been married.  Jeff began attending LCC in 1974 while Dixie has been at LCC all of her life.  After being married in 1976, they became involved int he life of the church and it's youth.  1982 brought about the birth of their only daughter, Leslie.  Jeff received the call into the ministry in 1983 and began speaking throughout the region in revival meetings as well as other speaking opportunities.  In 1985 he became pastor of LCC.    Pastor Jeff's sincere desire was and continues to be for LCC to become a center of ministry in the region.

Pastor Ed Nenonen Pastor Ed Nenonen and his wife Anita, came to LCC in June of 1993 and began serving the congregation as staff pastor in 1994.  Ed came to Southern Illinois via Arkansas where he pastored for over 6 years.  Ed recognizes his true conversion to Christ in Des Moines, Iowa where he began to fellowship with "The Jesus people" in the 1970s.  He and his wife are proud parents of 2 boys and 2 girls, Matthew, Rachel, Chris and Beka as well as proud grandparents of Hannah.

Pastor Darrell Eisenhauer Seniors Ministry & Nursing Home Ministries Pastor Darrell & Sharon Esenhauer have been serving as Pastors at LCC since 2002.  In 2008, the Eisenhauers will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.  The are proud parents of a two sons, Matt (and his wife Anne) & Mike, as well as grandsons, Luke & Walker.  Pastor Darrell is retired from the Social Security Administration after 35 years of service. Darrell & Sharon are involved in many of the ministries at LCC.  You will find them ministering at several of the Nursing Homes and other assisted living facilities in the area as well as finding Sharon serving with the Cancer Support ministry.  You will always find the Eisenhauers loving and serving people.

Pastor Howard Stearns

Pastor Barry Steed

Carol Gericke Staff Counselor Carol & Jonathon Gericke have been attending LCC since July 2004.  Carol comes to LCC after retiring as a United Methodist Pastor, serving in Union and Williamson Counties in Illinois for 7 years.  Carol began assisting as a volunteer counselor at LCC in 2006, joining the staff in 2007.  Carol & her husband Jonathan, have been married since 1982 and have 3 grown children and are quite the proud grandparents.

Jack Trusty Media/Communications Director Jack is the newest member of the LCC staff.  Jack came to LCC in 2000 via Orlando, FL where he worked at Disney World.  Jack has been very involved with the music and media ministries since coming.  Jack and his wife Monica, along with two sons, Jack III, and Cole, serve LCC with heart, mind, soul and strength.  If you have any questions concerning the LCC cds, dvds, or internet, Jack will be the one to contact.

Mel Horseman Receptionist/Secretary Mel Horseman has been serving LCC full time since 2006.  She has been faithfully attending LCC for 45 years.  She and her husband Steve, also work with the High School youth.  Mel is also a MOPS mentor and oversees meals for the Wednesday Night minstry.  Mel and Steve have 2 sons, James and Jeremiah.

Dave Everett Facility Manager Dave & ET Everett have been members at LCC since 2004.  Dave has served as facility manager since 2006.  Dave has the daunting task of overseeing the buildings and grounds of LCC.  Dave was owner & operator of an excavating business for 33 years inn Edwards county in Illinois.  Dave also traveled through out the world for 3ABN broadcasting network as the Southern Asia Cable Director for 6 years.  Now residing in Thompsonville, Il., ET is producer and overseer of The Sound Center recording studio.  The Everetts have 2 sons, 3 daughters and 15 grandchildren.

Heide Rendleman Office Manager Heide and Mike Rendleman have been attending LCC since 1979.  Married in 1978, the Rendlemans have been serving the congregation of LCC in many ways.  Mike serves as one of the Elders of LCC as well as Sunday School Superintendant.  Heide came on staff in 2001.  She serves as office manager, which works with volunteers and staff to streamline purchases and facilitate minstry, bookkeeping, etc.  Heide & Mike have two daughters, Nicole & Brooke.  From working in youth camps to overseeing purchasing, you can always find the Rendlemans about their Father's buisiness.

Nannette Brooks

Cindy Mitchell