"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Galatians 6:9

A Pastor’s Prayer Requests

Humility: I desire that I would be constantly fighting personal pride and cultivating humility, and striving to spread a high view of God and low view of self.

Dependence upon God: I desire that my prayer life would increase and deepen, and that I would prevail with God to give men faith and repentance so that I can prevail with men to believe and repent!

Compassion: I desire to be sensitive to and sincerely troubled by what troubles you, for discernment to deal with real issues rather than symptoms, and courage to speak the truth in love.

Balance: I desire God’s grace to balance time and care to my wife and family, as well as the vital shepherding of this church family, and pray that my life and teaching would never be imbalanced, as “the holy Bible is wholly taught.”

Patience and Wisdom: I desire much of God’s wisdom to guide my every step in leading this precious flock, and patience with those who disagree, as we grow together.

Pure Motives: I desire to be motivated by the prospect of the glory of Christ and not by self-interest.

Diligence & Hard Work: I desire to discipline myself for painstaking labors and hours deep in study, because God’s Word deserves it and God’s people need meat to grow.

Doctrinal Stability: I desire to stand unwaveringly on sound theological truth, with discernment to avoid frivolous discussions, needless debates, and unprofitable controversies that veil the beauty of Christ.

Meekness Towards Men: I desire to have such confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture that I need not be quarrelsome or harsh.

Zeal: I desire that the truth affect my soul first before I ever present it to you and that my passion will be genuine.

Clarity and Power of Teaching: I desire by the Spirit’s empowering to make clear the supremacy of God’s glory by the exposition of His word, with accurate application toward life-transformation.

Used with permission.

Ken Langley - Senior Pastor
Ken came to CCC in March, 1997, following pastorates in New Jersey and Colorado. He was educated at Rutgers University, Moody Bible Institute and Denver Seminary, from which he earned an M.A. and D.Min. in preaching. Ken's ministry priorities are preaching and leadership. Ken and his wife, Jennifer, have seven children: Michael, Karen, Rebecca, John, Jeff, Stephen and Justin.
Email: klangley@ccczion.org.

Leo Barnes - Pastor for Youth Ministries
Leo joined the staff at CCC in January, 2004. He has a B.A. in Applied Linguistics from the missions department of Moody Bible Institute. Leo's mission has been the oversight of the junior and senior high youth ministries at CCC. This privilege includes the dual responsibilities of discipling the youth of our church and seeking to spread the gospel among today's unchurched teenagers. He and his wife, Andrea, have two children, Ezekiel and Zoe. Email: lbarnes@ccczion.org.

Leon Grubb - Director of Children's Ministries
Leon started working at CCC in July 2005. Leon leads the congregation in embracing a quality children’s ministry, recruits and supervises volunteers, selects the appropriate curricula and provides various training opportunities for workers for ages; birth through 6th grade. Leon and his wife, Judy, have one child, Elisabeth. Email: lgrubb@ccczion.org.

Terry Martin - Minister of Music, Worship and Drama
Terry came to CCC in September, 2005. He holds a Ph.D. in Piano Performance from Washington University, a Masters of Music in Piano Performance from Southern Illinois University, a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Webster College, and the Licence d’Enseignement from the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris. Concurrent with his music ministry, he has taught at the university level, was the founding Director for the Dell-Arte Preparatory School for the Arts. Dr. Martin has also composed music for TV and video productions, produced albums and served as Minister of music and worship. Terry and his wife, Cathy, have 4 children Jenny, Elizabeth, Amanda, and John.
Email: tmartin@ccczion.org.

Mike McDowell - Pastor for Evangelism and Missions
Mike grew up in Zion and lived here until he went to college. He attended Moody Bible Institute, Western Bible College, Dallas Theological Seminary and Oxford Graduate School earning both Masters and Doctoral degrees. He and his wife, Donna, spent 14 years as missionaries in Indonesia and the Philippines. He joined the CCC staff in September, 2000. Mike would like to use his gifts to champion a vision for missions and evangelism at CCC. Mike and his wife, Donna, have three adult children, Daniel, Jennifer and David.
Email: mmcdowell@ccczion.org.

Eliel Rojas - Pastor for Hispanic Ministries
Eliel came to CCC in January, 2007. He has worked beginning churches in Mexico City and Melrose Park, IL. He has pastored two Spanish-speaking congregations. He earned a B.A. from the Bible Seminary of Mexico, an M.A. from Moody Graduate School and received training in Biblical Counseling from the Institute for Nouthetic Studies. Eliel and his wife Lori served as missionaries in Paraguay, South America until August 2006. Eliel and his wife, Lori, have two children, Lorelle and Eliel J.
Email: erojas@ccczion.org.

Dale Stewart - Director of Camping Ministries
Dale began his ministry at CCC as Youth/Camp Pastor in June, 1984, and now oversees Camp Zion, the church camp in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, a year-round ministry. Dale has a B.A. in Biblical studies from Greenville College. Dale and his wife, Carol, along with their children, Greg, Andrew and Rachel, live in nearby Gills Rock, Wisconsin, and are all active in the camping ministry.
Email: campzion@dcwis.com.

Jon Wiziarde - Pastor of Adult Ministries
Jon has served at CCC since 1994. He was educated at Sterling College and Trinity International University, from which he earned a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy and an M.Div. Jon's ministry priorities are the Adult Bible Fellowships, counseling and visitation. Jon oversees the Diaconate and small group ministries. He is married to Sue.
Email: jwiziarde@ccczion.org.

Christ Community Church Support Staff

Sheri Jesiel	Business Manager
	Email: sjesiel@ccczion.org.
Barbara Johnson	Fine Arts Coordinator
	Email: finearts@ccczion.org.
Katy Lee	Secretary, Senior Pastor
	Email: klee@ccczion.org.
Carol Stewart	Secretary, Camp Zion
	Email: campzion@dcwis.com.
Jan Tjader	Front Office Coordinator
	Email: jtjader@ccczion.org.