Valley Covenant Leadership
The people of Valley Covenant Church use their gifts as full time, part time, or volunteer servants of Christ. They have the awesome privilege of encouraging, equipping and sending fellow Christ followers into ministry in the church and the community.
Valley Covenant Church Staff
LEAD PASTOR
Rick Lindholtz has a passion for serving God and loving others, and a love for the arts – particularly music and theatre. Rick served for 15 years as a Covenant Evangelism Associate, teaching and training Christians across the US and Canada in the principles of sharing their faith in a positive and compelling way. He is the founder of The Pastoral Arts, a ministry department of Artists in Christian Testimony International, and the author of Pleasant Lines. Rick and his wife Alicia have an adult daughter in Kansas and a son at Wheaton College
PASTOR OF STUDENTS & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Chuck Potts graduated from North Park University in 2009 and has served in a variety of Youth Ministries positions, including 9 summers in Covenant Camping ministries. Chuck joined the Valley Covenant staff in 2014. Chuck enjoys all types of games (large group, outdoor, indoor, video games, etc.) and loves to incorporate games into the ministries he serves. He also enjoys basketball, fantasy football, covenant camps, going to the movies, and graphic design. Chuck and his wife Heather have three sons: Sean, Ben, and Mason.
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Jill has been Director and Lead Teacher of Valley Covenant Preschool since 1990. A native of Stillman Valley, Jill is a graduate of Stillman Valley High School and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A. Elementary Education). Before coming to Valley Covenant Preschool, Jill taught Kindergarten and Chapter 1 Reading for 5 years. Jill and her husband Bill have 5 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Jill also enjoys volunteering with the Jr. High and Senior High Student ministries at Valley Covenant Church.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Caitlin Pierson graduated from Messiah College with a degree in Youth Ministry. She has roots in Rockford, and her husband Brent is a native of Stillman Valley. The arrival of their son Odin brought them back to be near family. Caitlin and Brent have enjoy getting immersed in the Stilllman Valley community. Caitlin also enjoys volunteering with the FUSION student ministries at Valley Covenant. In her free time she enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and camping.
Leadership Council
Ryan Snodgrass, Church Chair
Yvonne Raymond, Vice Chair / Youth Ministry/ PRC
Nancy Lyon, Congregational Care/ Preschool
Gary Pals, Financial Officer
Dwight Bond, Properties
Tammy Pierson, Bread of Life
Brent Pierson, Vitality Team
Jeff Huber, Vitality Team/ Financial Secretary
Ed Clift, Vitality team
Rick Lindholtz, Worship / Evangelism