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Rev. Timothy Biel, Jr. (President) is the pastor of Central UMC in Skokie. He previously served at Homewood: St. Andrew (2014-2018); Evergreen Park: First UMC (2008-2014); and Cary UMC (2003-2008). He specializes in Spiritual Formation and Congregation Development. Tim has a heart for all those seeking peace and divine grace in this life.
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Lillye Hart (Secretary) is a member of Wesley UMC in Chicago where she is a servant leader on several committees and serves as the church Treasurer. One of her passions is the healthy development of children during their early years and spiritual guidance and growth that instills foundational values for a brighter future.
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Kathy Brock is a member of Maple Park UMC in Chicago where she serves as co-lay leader and secretary of the Board of Trustees. She also serves on the Northern Illinois Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. |
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Gaye Lynn Loufek is the Director of Youth Ministries at Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville and her philosophy is “Nothing you do for a child is ever wasted”. A registered nurse as a first career, Gaye Lynn has a strong passion for the well-being of all children in all areas of their lives. |
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Rosemary Taylor, Ph.D. is a member of Transformation Community United Methodist Church in Harvey IL. She is also an active member of her local unit of United Women In Faith. In addition, she is a licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in the western suburbs of Chicago.
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Melissa Kirk (Communications Coordinator) is the Executive Administrator for Urban Village Church. She also serves as the Assistant Director of Administration at Erikson Institute, a Graduate School in Early Childhood Development. She holds a certificate in Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy, which she hopes to use in advocating for education equality for children in marginalized communities. |