Faith's Staff
Wende West, Interim Pastor
From Wende: Ministry is a joy and a privilege, walking alongside others during pivotal changes and new chapters in their life journey, helping them see where God is truly acting in their lives. I strive to remain grounded in the Spirit, to lead by example, and to faithfully work justice, calling forth gifts I see in others.
Wende recently celebrated her 17 year of ordination. Before going to seminary, she worked as a lay professional in the church as a youth and family minister, assistant to the pastor and interim. As pastor she has served in a large church with 4,500 members and in a congregation of 300 members.
Wende has lived in the Chicago area off and on for 30 years. Her family moved to Glen Ellyn her senior year in high school and so is a Glenbard West graduate!
Wende has three grown children and six grandchildren.
Email Wende: pastorwende@faithonline.org
From Wende: Ministry is a joy and a privilege, walking alongside others during pivotal changes and new chapters in their life journey, helping them see where God is truly acting in their lives. I strive to remain grounded in the Spirit, to lead by example, and to faithfully work justice, calling forth gifts I see in others.
Wende recently celebrated her 17 year of ordination. Before going to seminary, she worked as a lay professional in the church as a youth and family minister, assistant to the pastor and interim. As pastor she has served in a large church with 4,500 members and in a congregation of 300 members.
Wende has lived in the Chicago area off and on for 30 years. Her family moved to Glen Ellyn her senior year in high school and so is a Glenbard West graduate!
Wende has three grown children and six grandchildren.
Email Wende: pastorwende@faithonline.org
Joe Yucha, Associate Pastor
From Joe: It is an absolute blessing and joy to be called to Faith to serve as Associate Pastor!
Joe was born in and grew up in Richmond, VA, and then migrated south to attend college at Wake Forest University in the beautiful city of Winston-Salem, NC. A psychology major, Joe worked in a Christian counseling office before feeling called to seminary at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
After meeting his future wife Christine in seminary, they married in June of 2015, and then Joe started his internship year at Faith. After a time of discernment, Joe is thrilled to return to Faith in the role of Associate Pastor.
While Joe is passionate about all aspects of ministry, he finds the most joy in working with youth and doing pastoral care visits. Building relationship and trust is the key to a successful ministry, and form the basis of Joe's ideology of pastoral ministry. These principles also help Joe train Luna his lab-shepherd puppy mix!
Email Joe: pastoryucha@faithonline.org
From Joe: It is an absolute blessing and joy to be called to Faith to serve as Associate Pastor!
Joe was born in and grew up in Richmond, VA, and then migrated south to attend college at Wake Forest University in the beautiful city of Winston-Salem, NC. A psychology major, Joe worked in a Christian counseling office before feeling called to seminary at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
After meeting his future wife Christine in seminary, they married in June of 2015, and then Joe started his internship year at Faith. After a time of discernment, Joe is thrilled to return to Faith in the role of Associate Pastor.
While Joe is passionate about all aspects of ministry, he finds the most joy in working with youth and doing pastoral care visits. Building relationship and trust is the key to a successful ministry, and form the basis of Joe's ideology of pastoral ministry. These principles also help Joe train Luna his lab-shepherd puppy mix!
Email Joe: pastoryucha@faithonline.org
Todd Carrico, Director of Music Ministry
Todd leads the people's song at Faith. He encourages people of all ages to share their God-given time and talents, either vocally or instrumentally, in praise of their maker and redeemer. Through music, God is praised and God's people are lifted up to lives of devotion, dedication and service. Todd grew up in St-Louis and graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance. In 1983 he received a Master's degree in Choral Music from the University of Illinois at Champaign. Todd has served in parishes in Champaign, Illinois; Mason City, Iowa; and Toledo, Ohio. In 2000 he performed in Hungary, playing organ concerts at the St. Anna Church in Budapest and at the Votive Cathedral in Szeged. Since 2005, Todd has been the accompanist and assistant conductor for the Lutheran Youth Choir International. Todd and his wife Cynthia have two children, Jonathan and Melissa. Email Todd: tcarrico@faithonline.org |
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Pam Voves, Director of Family Ministry
Pam directs our ministries that celebrate and deepen the faith formation of families and children at Faith which include Sunday School, Faith Stepping Stones, Vacation Bible School, PJ's & Prayers and more.
Pam is a Deacon of the Ministry of Word and Service in the ELCA. In 2007, she graduated from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago with a Master of Arts degree. She received her bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from Northern Illinois University in 1990.
Pam and her husband, Bill, have one daughter, Katie.
Email Pam: pvoves@faithonline.org
Pam directs our ministries that celebrate and deepen the faith formation of families and children at Faith which include Sunday School, Faith Stepping Stones, Vacation Bible School, PJ's & Prayers and more.
Pam is a Deacon of the Ministry of Word and Service in the ELCA. In 2007, she graduated from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago with a Master of Arts degree. She received her bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from Northern Illinois University in 1990.
Pam and her husband, Bill, have one daughter, Katie.
Email Pam: pvoves@faithonline.org
Eileen Glynn, Director of Rainbow Place Preschool
Eileen is the director of our preschool, Rainbow Place. She began teaching here in 1992. She stays involved teaching within the program and has served as the preschool director since 1995. She graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Business. She pursued her Master's studies at National Louis University focusing on children's literature and it's use in preschool curriculum. She enjoys sharing her passion of books and storytelling with the children. Eileen and her husband Rick both grew up in Glen Ellyn. They have a daughter, Anna. Visit their website on the right to learn more about Rainbow Place Preschool. Email Eileen: rainbowplaceflc@hotmail.com |
Rainbow Place Preschool
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Office Staff
Eric Enskat, Office Administrator
Eric creates the bulletins and newsletters at Faith and coordinates the many ministries making use of our fantastic facility. He also ensures that office systems and processes are running smoothly.
He has been active in business and chambers of commerce and as a volunteer in churches for many years. He has organized various mission trips for youth and adults, including interfaith teams.
Eric has many loves which enhance his work such as photography and writing mission blogs and a heart for mission. He also enjoys cycling, sailing, skiing, kayaking, cooking and reading.
Eric lives in Des Plaines with his wife, Linda.
Email Eric: eric.enskat@faithonline.org
Eric creates the bulletins and newsletters at Faith and coordinates the many ministries making use of our fantastic facility. He also ensures that office systems and processes are running smoothly.
He has been active in business and chambers of commerce and as a volunteer in churches for many years. He has organized various mission trips for youth and adults, including interfaith teams.
Eric has many loves which enhance his work such as photography and writing mission blogs and a heart for mission. He also enjoys cycling, sailing, skiing, kayaking, cooking and reading.
Eric lives in Des Plaines with his wife, Linda.
Email Eric: eric.enskat@faithonline.org
Sally Stauber, Membership Secretary and Church Accountant
Sally enjoys spending time with family, sailing, traveling, taking photos and making scrapbooks.
Sally and her husband Mark have two married children and three grandchildren: Andrew, Jennifer & Hunter and Becca, Grant, Nora, & Zoey.
Email Sally: sstauber@faithonline.org
Sally enjoys spending time with family, sailing, traveling, taking photos and making scrapbooks.
Sally and her husband Mark have two married children and three grandchildren: Andrew, Jennifer & Hunter and Becca, Grant, Nora, & Zoey.
Email Sally: sstauber@faithonline.org
Rich Zima, Custodian
Rich has been a custodian at Faith since 1990. He is responsible for the care and cleaning of the building and grounds.
Rich enjoys learning about trains, doing puzzles, and spending time outdoors. Rich and his wife Kathy have two children, Ryan and Ashley.
Rich has been a custodian at Faith since 1990. He is responsible for the care and cleaning of the building and grounds.
Rich enjoys learning about trains, doing puzzles, and spending time outdoors. Rich and his wife Kathy have two children, Ryan and Ashley.