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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
ADMINISTRATIVE BISHOP
DR. JOHN & LORI aLEXANDER
Dr. John Alexander is a visionary leader and dedicated servant of God, serving as the Administrative Bishop of the Great Lakes Region Church of God. With a deep passion for ministry and a heart for people, Dr. Alexander brings decades of experience in pastoral leadership, spiritual mentorship, and organizational development to his role. Known for his unwavering commitment to biblical truth, compassion, and integrity, he leads with humility and grace, inspiring others to pursue excellence in their faith and service. Dr. Alexander's leadership is characterized by a fervent devotion to empowering believers, cultivating unity within the body of Christ, and advancing the kingdom of God in the Great Lakes region and beyond. As a respected voice in the Church of God movement, Dr. Alexander continues to impact lives and communities through his dynamic preaching, compassionate pastoral care, and visionary leadership, leaving a lasting legacy of faith, hope, and transformation.
Youth & Discipleship Director
Josh and Candace Vandergraph
(573) 516-4190
Pastor Josh Vandergraph is a dynamic leader and humble servant of God, serving the Great Lakes Region as Youth and Discipleship Director. He has been in ministry for over 20 years and has served as a Senior Pastor for 14 years. Having served as an Evangelist, Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Worship Leader and Senior Pastor he brings years of fruitful experience to the Great Lakes Region. He comes to the Great Lakes Region from the state Missouri. There he not only served his local church but also the Missouri Church of God as a member of the State Youth and Discipleship board and also the State Council. Pastor Candy also serves the Great Lakes Region as Girls Ministry Coordinator. She has served on the Missouri State Girls Ministry Board as well as the State Womens Board.
GREAT LAKES REGION EVANGELISM DIRECTOR
CHRIS AND MAY CHAPPELL
Bishop Chris and May Chappell are the lead Pastors of Crossroads Church in Chicago, IL. They have served the southern Chicago area for many years. Their heart and passion for their congregation and the Great Lakes Region shines as an example of true leadership. They also serve as the Great Lakes Region Evangelism Directors. They continue to pour into Pastors and congregations to help further each church of the GLR in their purpose.
Great Lakes Church of God
Regional Council
Alton Bailey
New Testament
(North Chicago, IL)
Oswald
nelson
northside tabernacle of praise
(chicago, IL)
Jacques Nelson
House of Praise
(Des Plaines, IL)
Arthur Guice
Spirit of Liberty
(Markham, IL)
vladimir
georgiev
new life church
(des plaines, IL)
ed
leiskau
carpenters house
community church
(carpentersville, IL)
rick
parker
victory worship
(green bay, WI)
David Routien
Bridgeview COG
(Bridgeview, IL)
Great Lakes Church of God
District Elders
Ken Holt
District 1:
West Suburbs
Vladimir Georgiev
Disctrict 2:
Chicago, Metro
Oswald Nelson
Disctrict 3:
Chicago, Northeast
David Routien
District 4:
Chicago, South
Jeff Carter
District 5:
North Illinois
John (Jay) Rodgers
Disctrict 6:
Southern Wisconsin
Rick Parker
Disctrict 7:
North Central Wisconsin
Great Lakes Church of God
Youth & Discipleship Board
Stephen POOLE
FAITH CENTER
(ANTIGO, WI)
STEPHEN KNOX
CROSSROADS CHURCH
(CHICAGO, IL)
KYLE SPENCER
CARPENTERS HOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH
(CARPENTERSVILLE, IL)
ZACK STUDINGER
CORNERSTONE CHURCH
(BELOIT, WI)
WILLIAM ROBERTS
VICTORY WORSHIP
(GREEN BAY, wi)
Great Lakes Church of God
Ministerial Development Board
David Routien
Bridgeview COG
(Bridgeview, IL)
Anthony Harmon
Revival House Comm. Church
(Chicago, IL)
Oswald Nelson
Great Lakes Church of God
Regional Women's Board
Jesent Bailey
New Testament
(North Chicago, IL)
Karen Nelson
House of Praise
(Des Plaines, IL)
Angela Harmon
Revival House Comm Church
(Chicago, IL)
Michele Routien
Bridgeview COG
(Bridgeview, IL)
