THE TEAM
STAFF
Andy Hamilton, Lead Pastor
Andy is our Lead Pastor, and loves the life and vitality of this church. He has been with Adventure since 2003, serving as the lead church planter. Andy is a graduate of Johnson Bible College and Lincoln Christian Seminary. He loves any adventure and all types of sports, especially soccer, volleyball, and softball. Andy and his wife Elisha just have a son (Mattias), and are expecting again. They also live here in Bradley.
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Elisha Hamilton, LPC
Elisha coordinates several ministry positions, mainly children's events and activities. She has been with Adventure since 2003, serving alongside her husband in various roles. Elisha is a graduate of Johnson Bible College and has recently graduated with a Master's in Counseling Ministry from Lincoln Christian Seminary. She currently works with Illini Christian Ministries (www.icm.org) as a licensed professional counselor within several church offices. She loves to read and is fascinated by sheep!
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Jonathan Burkey, Director of Worship & Creative Arts
Jonathan recently joined the staff in January 2007 in his part-time role working with worship and service programming. He is originally from Ohio, and currently studying pastoral ministry at Olivet Nazarene University. Jonathan is an extremely talented musician and has a passion for leading people to the presence of God.
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VOLUNTEER STAFF
Don Parkison, Director of College Ministry
Don has been with Adventure since January of 2004, volunteering in many key roles for Adventure. Currently, Don works with our small groups ministry involving teens, college students, and adults, as well as countless hours with the band. He has ministry experience in various churches and loves Adventure! He and his wife Karen have a son (Josh) and a daughter (Kayla), and they just found out they are expecting again! The Parkison's live in Bourbonnais.
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