Life Bridge Team

Bob is passionate about helping people understand how God’s Word applies to everyday life. Bob and his wife, Jean, have been married for over 45 years and have three daughters, six grandsons and one granddaughter. They are natives of the Chicago area. Bob has a BA from Trinity International University and a Masters of Ministry from Moody Graduate School. He has over 40 years experience working with youth, adults, couples and families in the local church context. He loves people and enjoys hanging out in God’s magnificent
creation.

Josh is passionate about seeing families of all shapes and sizes take seriously Jesus’ call to go and make disciples. Josh believes that discipleship begins in the home and he is passionate about equipping parents and grandparents with the tools they need to disciple their families. Josh also believes that every person in the church married/unmarried with kids/without kids shares in the responsibility to raise the next generation to know and love Jesus. He is married to his beautiful wife, Laura, and they have four young sons.

Mike is passionate about seeing teens come to know Christ in a lifelong personal and meaningful way, and seeing them become impactful within their schools, neighborhoods, and homes. He loves engaging with and partnering with parents in helping their teens find the reality of Jesus in their lives today. Mike would tell you his first ministry is his family that consists of his wife Jen of over 19 years and his one son, three daughters, and one son-in-law. He loves that he has the opportunity to have his wife and their two youngest serve in ministry with him. Mike has multiple degrees in Biblical Studies, Leadership, and Human Behavior. He has served with both teens and adult ministries for over 20 years in different roles. He loves being in nature and doing anything that involves his family, and of course any Ministry with God's people!

Jodi was an elementary school teacher for over 20 years and home schooled two of her boys for six. She has been happily married to David since 1988. She earned her elementary education degree from Trinity International University and her master's degree from National Louis University. David and Jodi have three sons, John, Sean and Jesse and two granddaughters. She has a great way of connecting with our littlest ones here at Life Bridge!