Charlie Pierce

Charlie Pierce

Charlie Pierce, Executive Pastor, The Village Christian Church

Charlie loves Jesus and has a heart for people. He is passionate about helping others discover their God-given spiritual gifts and connecting them to their true purpose in Christ. Charlie oversees operations at the Minooka Campus including Human Resources, Finances, Security, and is the community pastor at the Shorewood Campus. Charlie was born and raised in Central Florida and attended Drew Park Baptist Temple. Later in his teens he accepted Christ as his Lord & Savior. He is a military veteran of the U.S. Air Force, studied Business Administration at Bellevue College, and has held various senior level positions in logistics for 30+ years in corporate America before being called into ministry. Charlie and his wife, Bev, live in Joliet with their puppy Gracie. They have 3 daughters, a son-in-law, and 2 granddaughters.

Dance The Night Away

Dance Special Needs Prom The Village Christian Church

A prom experience to celebrate guests with special needs. Get ready to dance and have a blast!

Allison Appel

Allison Appel Shorewood Worship Leader The Village Christian Church

Allison’s passion for ministry started as child when her parents set a strong example of helping others and using spiritual gifts to bless others at church. She has a passion for using her gifts on stage to inspire others to experience the power of the Holy Spirit through music. Allison oversees the worship ministry at the Shorewood Location. Allison was born in Naperville, and raised in Oswego, IL. She attended Community Christian Church, where she and her family attended multiple locations and helped launch their Montgomery location. After high school she attended Lincoln Christian University where she graduated with a Bachelors in Intercultural Studies and a Masters in the Art of Preaching. While attending university she interned her final year with a missionary family in Nottingham, UK. Allison worked at Starbucks for 11 years where she held multiple positions including manager of the Starbucks in Lockport, IL, before stepping away to start a family. Allison and her husband, Klint, live in Shorewood with their 2 sons.

Amy Pehlke

Amy Pehlke Kid Village Pastor The Village Christian Church

Amy leads Kid Village for infants – grade 3 and Pulse 45 for students in grades 4-5 at the Minooka Campus. Her goal is to create a fun, safe, and secure environment where kids can learn about Jesus! She loves Jesus and is an expert at living out our core value of no boring here, as she interjects fun into all that she does. Amy ensures that Kid Village at all campuses is aligned with the church mission – to help people experience life change, life growth, and life purpose. Amy was raised in Minooka, Illinois and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She studied Early Childhood Development in college and has a passion for working with kids. She managed a home daycare before being called into ministry. Amy and her husband, Chris, live in Essex with their son and daughter. They have been attending The Village since 2008.