Senior Pastor Jim Lennon came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1972 through the ministry of the Navigators while he was at Michigan State University. In 1986, Jim graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and was ordained to the gospel ministry. Jim's passion is to minister the Word of God, in such a way that the people of God are brought to maturity in Christ and equipped to do the work of the ministry, so that the church will bring glory to God and help fulfill the Great Commission. In 1993, Jim accepted the call to be the Senior Pastor of West Suburban Community Church along with his wife Linda, and their three children, Jennifer, Sara and Ryan.
Associate Pastor Darin Evans came to faith in Jesus Christ through the ministry of his family in 1977. After getting involved in youth ministry in 1991, God changed the focus of his life. Darin is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College and served as a youth pastor in Pennsylvania. His passion is to make devoted followers of Jesus Christ by teaching God's Word and helping people apply it to their lives. In 2001, Darin, his wife Kelly, and three children, Jared, Kaily and Luke came to serve and fellowship with West Suburban Community Church.
Music Director Chris Teichler came to faith in Christ as a young child. He received a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from Wheaton College in 1999, a Master’s degree in Composition from Northwestern University in 2002, where he also completed requirements for a Doctor of Music degree.
Chris has been a part of the West Sub family since 1981, and feels very privileged to serve the church he has always called home.