Made For Relationship
Our Staff
We don’t seek to be a “staff-run” church, but we want to collaborate with volunteer ministry leaders to connect and serve our community.
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Lead Pastor
Q: Where are you from?
A: Kentucky/Texas
Q: How long have you been part of Calvary?
A: 6 years
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Sushi
Q: Favorite ice cream?
A: Coffee ice cream
Q: Hobby?
A: Board games, Crossfit, Coffee, NBA/NFL/NCAAF/MBB, making friends doing broadly athletic things :)
Q: Favorite pizza?
A: Rosangela’s Pepperoni
Q: Dream vacation?
A: Hiking up a mountain!!
Q: What’s your comfort movie or show?
A: Lord of the Rings
Q: What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
A: The first song!!!
Q: Who's you favorite author(s)?
A: Tim Keller, John Piper, Henri Nouwen
Q: What's your favorite Bible verse?
A: 2 Cor. 5:18-21
Q: What’s the one problem in the world that you wish you could solve?
A: Apathy in purpose!
Email Pastor Daniel
daniels@calvaryol.org
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Pastoral Assistant
Q: Where are you from?
A: Highland, IL
Q: How long have you been part of Calvary?
A: About 1 year
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Cheeseburger
Q: Favorite ice cream?
A: Pistachio Gelato
Q: Hobby?
A: Hiking, reading (well listening to books on Audible) and searching estate sales and antique shops for hidden treasures
Q: Favorite pizza?
A: Barraco's, Tavern Style, Meat Lovers
Q: Dream vacation?
A: New Zealand
Q: What’s your comfort movie or show?
A: Harry Potter
Q: What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
A: Hey Ya! by OutKast, but any song really...I never met a dance floor I didn't like.
Q: Who's your favorite author(s)?
A: Annie Jacobsen, Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling, J.R.Rowling Tolkien, Dianna Gabaldon, Jack Carr
Q: What's your favorite Bible verse?
A: John 15:4
Q: What’s the one problem in the world that you wish you could solve?
A: True Diversity of Thought
Email Ashley
ashleyd@calvaryol.org
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Worship, Communications, & Technical Arts Director
Q: Where are you from?
A: Park Forest, IL
Q: How long have you been part of Calvary?
A: 3 years
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Chorizo tacos
Q: Favorite ice cream?
A: French vanilla
Q: Hobby?
A: International travel, BBQing/smoking meat
Q: Favorite pizza?
A: Aurellio's: thin crust with sausage, mushrooms, and giardiniera.
Q: Dream vacation?
A: Machu Picchu or Vietnam
Q: What’s your comfort movie or show?
A: Wreck-It-Ralph
Q: What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
A: The Electric Slide
Q: Who's your favorite author(s)?
A: Paulo Coelho, Ralph Ellison, Maya Angelou, Dr. Tony Evans, Walker Percy
Q: What's your favorite Bible verse?
A: Isaiah 12:1-6
Q: What’s the one problem in the world that you wish you could solve?
A: Economic disenfranchisement in urban communities
Email George
georgej@calvaryol.org
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Facilities Manager
Q: Where are you from?
A: St. Paul, MN
Q: How long have you been part of Calvary?
A: 4 years
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Shellfish
Q: Favorite ice cream?
A: Sherbet
Q: Favorite pizza?
A: Home Run Inn, deluxe
Q: Dream vacation?
A: horseback riding in mountains
Q: What’s your comfort movie or show?
A: Book of Acts
Q: What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
A: 80’s Music
Q: Who's your favorite author(s)?
A: Holy Spirit
Q: What's your favorite Bible verse?
A: Matthew 22:37-40
Q: What’s the one problem in the world that you wish you could solve?
A: Pride
Email Cherie
cheriew@calvaryol.org
Ministry Leaders
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Onelife Coordniator
Q: Where are you from?
A: Oak Forest, IL
Q: How long have you been part of Calvary?
A: I have been part of Calvary Oak Lawn since its launch in 2019. I had previously served as a worship intern at Calvary Orland Park starting in 2017.
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Cheeseburgers
Q: Favorite ice cream?
A: Ben and Jerry's Phish Food.
Q: Hobby?
A: I’m a big fan of Chicago sports, MLB, Formula 1, and fantasy leagues for NFL and MLB. I enjoy golf, tennis, pickleball, board games, Magic: The Gathering, music (alternative/rock), and playing guitar and piano. Star Wars and Lego castles have been lifelong favorites, especially during vacations.
Q: Favorite pizza?
A: Chicago-style thin crust with Italian beef and giardiniera
Q: Dream vacation?
A: I’d spend a week in Ireland enjoying its history and natural beauty, followed by a weekend at Silverstone for the F1 British Grand Prix. My second week would be in Japan, exploring its culture and vibrant cities.
Q: What’s your comfort movie or show?
A: Interstellar, New Girl, Seinfeld, and Community.
Q: What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
A: Mr. Brightside by The Killers
Q: Who's your favorite author(s)?
A: C.S. Lewis, Tyson Motsenbocker, Jon Foreman, Herman Bavinck, Hugh Howey, Glenn Packiam, Craig Mattson
Q: What's your favorite Bible verse?
A: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Q: What’s the one problem in the world that you wish you could solve?
A: Kids growing up without a safe, healthy, and loving family.
Email Matt
mattm@calvaryol.org
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Kidslife Coordniator
Q: Where are you from?
A: Oak Lawn, IL
Q: How long have you been part of Calvary?
A: I attended Calvin CRC my whole life and stayed with Calvary when we joined.
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Tacos
Q: Favorite ice cream?
A: Moose Tracks
Q: Hobby?
A: Gardening, reading and knitting
Q: Favorite pizza?
A: Phil’s Pizza, thin crust, pepperoni and mushrooms
Q: Dream vacation?
A: The Netherlands when the tulips are in bloom
Q: What’s your comfort movie or show?
A: The Office
Q: What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
A: Dancing Queen- ABBA
Q: Who's your favorite author(s)?
A: Ann Patchett
Q: What's your favorite Bible verse?
A: Isaiah 55
Q: What’s the one problem in the world that you wish you could solve?
A: That kids would get everything they need to succeed and their parents would have the support to make that happen.
Email Gwen
kidslife@calvaryol.org
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Our Church Background
Calvary Church of Oak Lawn was re-planted in 2019 and is part of the Reformed tradition. We value accountability and are a member of two denominations: The Kingdom Network USA (kingdomnetworkusa.org) and the Christian Reformed Church (crcna.org).
The Center Set Beliefs of the Kingdom Network capture the theological beliefs of our church. https://kingdomnetworkusa.org/our-values/