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 Church of God
Regional Council
Alton Bailey
New Testament
(North Chicago, IL)
Ken Holt
Indian Trail COG
(Aurora, IL)
Jacques Nelson
House of Praise
(Des Plaines, IL)
Arthur Guice
Spirit of Liberty
(Markham, IL)
Anthony Harmon
Revival House Comm. Church
(Chicago, IL)
Brice Quinn
River of Life
(Chicago, IL)
Stephen Pool
Faith Center
(Antigo, WI)
David Routien
Bridgeview COG
(Bridgeview, IL)
Jay Rogers
Spirit of Life
(Fon Du Lac, WI)
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
JOSE TORRES
FRESH START CITY CHURCH
(AURORA, IL)
chris chappell
CROSSROADS CHURCH
(SAULK VILLAGE, IL)
Ivo Ivanov
New Life Evangelical
(Des Plaines, IL)
Great Lakes Church of God
Ministerial Development Board
David Routien
Bridgeview COG
(Bridgeview, IL)
John (Jay) Rodgers
Spirit of Life
(Fon Du Lac, WI)
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)
Debbie Holt
Indian Trail COG
(Aurora, IL)
Karen Nelson
House of Praise
(Des Plaines, IL)
Angela Harmon
Revival House Comm Church
(Chicago, IL)
Michele Routien
Bridgeview COG
(Bridgeview, IL)
Annette Rodgers
Spirit of Life
(Fon Du Lac, WI)
