Pastor Steve Larson
Pastor Steve Larson, and his family joined us in August of 2014. Steve is a North Park Theological Seminary graduate, and started his ministry in Michigan. His wife Heather, and children, Joshua, Rachel, Sarah, and Isaac are a welcome addition to our church family. Steve has a passion for evangelism, Spiritual Direction, and getting people involved in the local community.
Mo Carter
Mo joined the staff in 2025 after graduating from North Park University. Mo is a physical trainer in Chicago and our Youth Director, overseeing the ministry to our Middle and High school students.
Kris Nikkel
Kris Nikkel has been the choir director at LCC since 1999 and has been helping to plan worship since 2000. She taught music at a Christian school in Florida and directed the choirs at churches in Iowa and Vernon Hills before she came to LCC with her husband, Art, and their two children. Kris has a heart for planning and preparing meaningful and engaging worship.
Christie Dean
Christie Dean joined our staff in the fall of 2025 and is preaching, teaching, and overseeing our Christian Education and Discipleship Team and our Evangelism and Service Team. Christie is a member of New Abbey Covenant Church where she and her husband Aaron are on the preaching team.
Noah James
Hi, I’m Noah James. I grew up in Grayslake, IL and currently work remotely from Valparaiso University where I’m studying Computer Engineering. I love all things technology and I’m so grateful to give my talents to help grow the church through my passion!