About Us

Tom joined the CLCBC staff in December 2021. He serves as the primary teaching pastor and leader for the fulfillment of the mission and vision of the church.

Tom graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a diploma in Bible/Theology, from Trinity College (Deerfield, IL) with a B.A. degree in Psychology, from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with a Master of Divinity, and has completed doctoral course work in Leadership at Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, MN).

Tom’s previous ministry experience includes serving as Solo or Senior Pastor of three Evangelical Free churches in Colorado, Minnesota, and Illinois. Tom is married to Carol and together they have four children and ten grandchildren.

Tom is passionate about helping people take the next step in following Jesus. He finds great satisfaction in helping seekers become convinced of Christ, believers become confident in Christ, and followers become committed to Christ.

John joined the staff of CLCBC on October 1st, 2007. He serves as the associate pastor overseeing the disciple-making process, men’s ministry team and serves on the high school ministry team.  

John graduated from Trinity International University with a Masters in Faith and Culture and a Masters of Divinity. His previous ministry experience includes twelve years on staff with CRU, discipling faculty and students at Purdue University, Trinity International University and St. Cloud State MN. John is married to Connie and they have three children.  

John is passionate about creating a growing culture of real, accountable, and reproducing disciple-making relationships.

Tony has served as a Family Life & Student Ministries Pastor for many years w an Evangelical Free Church in the city and similarly at a non-denominational church as Community Life & Spiritual Formation Pastor for over a decade. . He has taught character-based education in public & private schools, training educators and parents across the country for several years with various organizations that include Care Net, Pregnancy Resource Centers and with A&M Resources.

Tony’s passion is communicating biblical truth in a creative, life-changing manner so students and families can make healthy choices and live life to the fullest in Christ.

Tony holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Trinity International University and a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute. He and his wife grew up in Chicago. They are the proud parents of young adult children. Tony and his bride love connecting with people from different cultures. They both enjoy doing Outreach Ministries together as well as teaching the Word of God. Tony has a passion for missions and has led mission trips to Latin America and Haiti. He also enjoys sports, being active outdoors and in nature.

His life verse is Galatians 2:20  "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Paul joined the CLCBC staff in August 2018. He serves as the Worship Director and assists in planning, rehearsing, and leading all aspects of the music and worship ministry in the weekly worship services.

Paul graduated from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL) with both Bachelor and Master degrees in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. He also holds a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies from Moody Theological Seminary (Chicago, IL) and a Doctor of Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (Jacksonville, FL).

Prior to serving at CLCBC, Paul served as a Worship Pastor at Crossview Evangelical Free Church in DeKalb, Illinois. Paul is married to Hayeon, a native Korean, and they have three grown sons.

Paul is passionate about helping people grow in their love and devotion to Jesus through wholehearted worship, prayer, and in the offering of themselves to his redemptive mission and service.

Robin has been on staff at CLCBC for 12 years. Robin currently serves full time as the Coordinator of Church Connections and Children’s Ministry Coordinator. Robin also volunteers as the lead for the Women’s Ministry Team. She initially worked part time as a Ministry Admin during her first 6 years on staff.

Robin attended Moody Bible Institute for Christian Education. Prior to her employment at CLCBC, she worked as an Executive Admin at a Health Care Corporation. Robin coached Cheerleading for over 20 years at the local high school. She has been a member of CLCBC since 1985 and has served in many different areas. One of her passions is to motivate others to volunteer and serve.

Robin is married to Tim, and they have 3 adult children who are married and have given them 6 grandchildren. Robin received Christ as a young child, but it was at the age of 12 she made Christ the Lord of her life. Robin’s parents modeled serving in the church well, so she was involved in serving with Children’s Ministry, AWANA, and Youth Group during her youth years.

Robin’s life verse as a graduated grandparent is 3 John 1:4, “I have no greater JOY than to hear our children are walking in the truth.” As we teach our families to follow Christ. Robin’s prayer for our families is that our children will know and love Christ, serve and share His love to all those that He brings into their lives. God has no greater JOY than to see His children walking in the truth.

Rhonda joined the CLCBC staff in 2016 as an Administrative Assistant Support. 

Rhonda graduated from Bossier Parish Community College with an associate degree in Business Administration. 

Rhonda’s previous and current ministry experience includes serving as a Sunday school Teacher, Bible Study Fellowship Children’s Leader, Bible Study Fellowship Children’s Supervisor, Parish Education Committee, Sunday School Superintendent and church welcome team. 

Rhonda is married to Jerry and they have two sons. 

Rhonda seeks to show the love of Christ in the way she meets and greets the people she encounters each day at CLCBC.

Mary joined the CLCBC staff in November 2017 as interim Coordinator of Worship, and has been serving as the CLCBC Business Manager and Bookkeeper since September 2018.

Mary graduated from Trinity International University (Deerfield, IL) with a B.A. in Music/Vocal Performance and Business/Accounting.

She is married to Josh and they have five children, including two that God blessed them with through foster care adoption. They also have 20-ish chickens, a number of outdoor cats and a large organic vegetable garden. Mary has a passion for numbers and for music, and loves to help others follow Jesus by leading worship.