I am in my first year serving on St. Mark's Church Council as Deacon of Children Youth and Family.

I report on my day to day ministry which is at the intersection of worship, community engagement,

youth and family ministry, and the St. Mark's Staff. I collaborate most often with Pastor Krista, the

Children, Youth, and Family team, Worship and Arts team, Outreach Team, and the rest of the St.

Mark's staff. Beyond my call to serve as a rostered leader and my job description as a staff person,

I endeavor to serve St. Mark's and the Council by bringing thoughtful discernment, playful

creativity, and hand's on hardwork to our shared ministry. Originally from Chillicothe, Ohio, I first

moved to Chicago in 2008 to begin seminary at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Since

then I've taught Middle School at a Lutheran Elementary school on the South Side, served as the

Deacon of Faith Formation at St. Mark Lutheran in Mount Prospect, and The Deacon of Community

at Christ the King in Torrance, CA. I love Godly Play, contemplative prayer, being outside,

swimming, kayaking, and cooking with Christie, my wife of 13 years, Thomas (8), and Sam (5). 

Click here to email Deacon David.  Phone: 630-897-6891, ext. 102

Called to St. Mark’s in 1996 to lead this church’s song, it is pure joy to share Christ’s abundant love through the gift of music. The song here takes many forms and is expressed in many ways: from the classics, traditional choirs, and sacred cantatas to Dixieland, jazz, and contemporary praise teams and worship bands. It is always fun and inspiring! Working with students, singers, and musicians, teaching musical concepts, and preparing and presenting great music that draws people to God and deepens their faith are my passion. I graduated from DePaul University with a degree in piano performance and a minor in voice and conducting. I also enjoy traveling, the out-of-doors, hiking, riding bikes, fishing, gardening, and cooking. My husband, Bruce, and I enjoy living in the Midwest, where we have raised our four children.

Click here to email Kristin. Phone: 630-897-6891, ext 103

I’ve been the Office Manager at St. Mark’s since April 2022 and took on the Communications Manager position in October of 2023. I’ve lived in Aurora for almost 23 years and I recently became a first time home owner. I have a 15 year old cat named Brat, and a 7 year old Rottweiler named Reaper. Click here to email Joni.  Phone: 630-897-6891, ext 100

I was born and raised in this area (Chicago and Elgin) and went to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where I was a member of the Badger football team and met my wife, Vicki. We married in 1969 and have three adult children and seven grandchildren. I've migrated through two careers, from owning a ServiceMaster franchise for 15 years, to working for AT&T for 25 years. Now, my "third career" is helping keep the St. Mark's building running and working well. Vicki and I have been members of St. Mark's since 1974, and have been involved in multiple projects over the years. During my free time, I keep active hiking, biking, weight training, competitive stair climbing, and traveling in the Caribbean, Europe, and the USA.

Click here to email Al. Phone: 630-897-6891, ext 106