Mike Strunga

Mike Strunga

Mike grew up in the Joliet/Plainfield area. He graduated from Lincoln Christian University and majored in general ministry with a focus on preaching. Mike started out with a part time youth ministry at Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet while he was in college. After he graduated, he moved to Catlin, IL and began a youth […]

Justin Walsh

Justin Walsh, Coal City, Worship Director

Justin grew up in Morris, Illinois, interned (and volunteered) at First Christian Church for a couple of years (1998-2001) before attending Cincinatti Christian University where he earned a degree in Leadership and Ministry. Justin and his wife, Julie, live in Braidwood, Illinois with their daughter and son. Justin’s prayer each Sunday as he leads worship […]

Sara Hurt

Sara was born and raised in Morris, Illinois. In 2005, Sara and her husband Kevin began attending The Village, and she has been serving in kids ministry ever since. Kevin and Sara reside in Dwight where they are raising their three kids. Sara leads Kid Village for infants – grade 3 and Pulse Students for grades […]