Will Deitrich

Will grew up in Carthage, IL and attended Burnside Christian Church. While at church camp as a high school student he felt the call to ministry, which led him to attend Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. Will graduated in 2026 with degrees in Theology and Biblical Communication, and accepted a residency here at The Village. Will loves seeing the Gospel transform lives, break chains, and bring light into darkness. His goal is to make disciples who make disciples and be an example of following Jesus to all that he comes into contact with. Will’s other interests include reading, exercise, coffee, chess, and watching sports!

Allison Appel

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.

Bev Pierce

Bev serves as the connections coordinator at our Shorewood campus, where she works closely with the first impressions team to ensure every guest has a great experience. She’s passionate about helping people take their next steps in faith, whether that’s joining a life group or finding meaningful ways to serve in the church. Her genuine love for connecting with people and walking alongside them in their journey with Jesus shines through in everything she does. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Bev and her husband Charlie made the move to Illinois in 2018 and have been part of the Village family ever since. They live in Shorewood with their dog Gracie, while their three daughters, son-in-law, and two granddaughters keep them connected to their roots back in the Cincinnati area. Bev brings warmth, intentionality, and a heart for community to her role, making sure no one walks through the doors without feeling seen and valued.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Celina Fitzpatrick

Celina serves as the Administrator for the Shorewood Campus. She grew up Catholic and was introduced to her first Christian Church at 16, and she loved learning about Jesus. She has been at The Village since January 2024, and currently serves on the Prayer Team, First Impressions Team, and as a Rooted facilitator. Celina has a heart for Jesus and a love for helping others find Him. She and her husband Greg live in Minooka with 4 of their kids and stay connected to their other daughter and son-in-law in Texas. Her main hobbies are home baker since 2004, cake/cookie decorating, crafting/carpentry & painting.

Vicky Greene

Vicky loves Jesus and has a heart for working with young children. She works with young children as a teacher during the week, and with the children at church on Sundays. Vicky wants to help children learn about how much Jesus loves them and help them build their relationship with God. She looks forward to being able to support the children and their families with this as she serves in her role as the Children’s Director at the Shorewood Campus. Vicky was born and raised in South Africa and moved to the United States as a young adult, where she now lives with her husband and three girls. Vicky grew up in a Christian home and wants to share in that same experience with her own children as they grow up. Vicky and her family have been attending The Village since February 2024 and transitioned to the Shorewood Campus when it opened in November 2024.

Karl Poulsen

Karl is passionate about investing in the next generation and ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and loved by Jesus. Raised in the Catholic faith, Karl struggled in his teenage years and began to drift from an active relationship with God. Though he never stopped believing, he often lacked the support and community he needed to grow in his faith. In late 2025, Karl and his wife, Mallori, felt called to find a church home where they could pursue their faith together. After visiting The Village Shorewood Campus, they quickly knew they had found the community they had been seeking. Because of his own experiences, Karl is passionate about ensuring that no student feels alone in their faith journey. He desires to create an environment where every student feels welcomed, encouraged, and supported as they grow in their relationship with Christ. Karl and Mallori live in Plainfield with their two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fishing, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Patrick Erzinger

Patrick is excited about the online community, chatting with them on Sundays during The Village Live services as well as connecting with them during the week. His goal as the Online Campus Director is to welcome online guests well, build relationships and a vibrant online community. Patrick is an adult convert to Christianity from atheism. He loves the Bible and Christian apologetics, is active in Lifegroups, and has a heart to lead people to Jesus as they grow spiritually. Patrick and his wife Mandi reside in Joliet with their four kids and have been attending The Village since 2010.