Bill joined the staff of the church in October 1994 after a year teaching in Nigeria and an internship at College Church in Wheaton. He received a B.A. from Biola University in 1988; an M. Div. from The Master’s Seminary in 1991 and a Th. M. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1993. He completed the Doctor of … [Read More…] Bill Bertsche

On May 22, 2016, after 36 years of faithful service as Senior Pastor of The Moody Church, Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer transitioned to the role of Pastor Emeritus. In this role he acts as a “goodwill ambassador” for The Moody Church, continuing his broadcast, speaking, and writing ministry in Chicago and around the world. Pastor … [Read More…] Erwin Lutzer

Nate and his wife, Emily, have been at the Moody church since 2016 serving in children and youth ministry. They’re High School sweethearts from Ohio who love opening their home to others. Nate also teaches freshman Bible part-time at Chicago Hope Academy, a Christian High School on the West side. In his free time, he … [Read More…] Nate Brumbaugh

Justin and his wife, Charlye, began attending the Moody church in 2008 after moving to Chicago from Colorado where they both grew up. In light of God’s mercy toward him, Justin’s desire is to serve the Lord wherever and however he can. Justin loves the church, teaching people about Christ, and desires to equip people … [Read More…] Justin May

Larry McCarthy serves as the Pastor of Senior Adults and Compassion Ministries at The Moody Church. He oversees a variety of ministries that seek to make Christ known to those who are often forgotten. Larry also leads the In Focus Community. Larry and his wife Lemita and their children live in Chicago.

Sean and his wife, Cristina began attending The Moody Church in 2019 after moving to Chicago. They began serving as mentors in the Crossroads Community in 2020, and in 2023 Sean joined the church staff as Assistant Pastor of College Students. Before coming to The Moody Church, Sean worked in telecommunications and was involved with … [Read More…] Sean Melvin

As Pastor for Community Life, Mark is responsible for helping The Moody Church members catch a vision for what it would be like to live a totally God-centered life and for getting people connected into nurturing relationships that promote a God-centered life. His main responsibilities include TMC Communities and Small Groups. He also helps to … [Read More…] Mark Pirrie

Josue R. Reyes has served as the Hispanic Ministry Pastor since the fall of 2014. He was born into a Mexican-American family in Mexico City; he and his family moved to Texas in 1990. Josue attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a BA in Radio / Television / Film. In 1999, he … [Read More…] Josue Reyes

Tim Stafford has been on the music ministry staff at The Moody Church since 2001, serving as the Pastor of Music Ministries since September 2008. He is also an adjunct faculty member of Moody Bible Institute in the Sacred Music Department. He graduated with a sacred music degree from MBI in 2001 and completed a … [Read More…] Tim Stafford