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Dr. Joe Eby - PASTOR
jheby@chathampresbyterian.org
Telephone: 217 483-4204 ext. 11
Joe Eby has served as pastor of Chatham Presbyterian Church since October of 1995. During this time the
church has experienced exciting growth in membership and ministries. He is a graduate of Illinois
State University and was employed by the State of Illinois for 10 years before completing a Master
of Divinity at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago IL. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry
from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. Joe is passionate about casting the vision for life
in God's kingdom, seeing people's lives transformed by Christ, empowering them to develop their spiritual
gifts, and turning them loose in ministry. Joe and his wife Susan have two children. Their son ,Aaron, and his wife, Kerry, live
in Boone, NC Their daughter, Maggie, attends school in Rochester, IL.
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P. Thornton Woerner - DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
ptwoerner@chathampresbyterian.org
Telephone: 217 483-4202 ext. 13
Thornton Woerner joined the staff of Chatham Presbyterian Church as Director of Music in 1996. He is a
piano performance graduate of Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL and studied choral conducting at the
University of Oregon's School of Performing Arts. At CPC, Thornton leads the praise band, singers, and
programming team responsible for developing contemporary worship services and has been instrumental in
bringing innovative musical programs to the church. He humbly leads the congregation serves as a reflection
of God's love as we worship. Thornton and his wife Judy have three children, Patrick, Rachel, and Alison.
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Donna Thurston - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
crossroads@chathampresbyterian.org
Telephone: 217 483-4204 ext. 12
Donna Thurston helped start Crossroads Counseling Center in September, 2000, as a ministry of Chatham Presbyterian Church.
Donna offers faith-based counseling to Chatham and the surrounding communities. One of Donna's passions is strengthening
families and beginning a healing process within marriages.
Donna is licensed by the State of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She received a master's
degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN in 1989. She received a Bachelor
of Science degree from Anderson University in Anderson, IN in 1985. Donna is married with two children. |
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Al Murphy - ORGANIST
Telephone: 217 483-4204
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Katie Nelson - YOUTH DIRECTOR
Telephone: 217 483-4204
Katie Nelson joined the staff of Chatham
Presbyterian Church in October 2008. Katie attended
Judson University in Elgin, Illinois where she
received a B.A. in Worship Arts concentrating in the
area of Youth Ministry in 2001. Katie is passionate
about sharing the transforming message of God’s love
and guiding students on the path to becoming
life-long Christ followers. Katie resides in Chatham
with her son Micah.
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Debbie Biel - DIRECTOR OF
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
Telephone: 217 483-4204
Debbie
Biel joined the staff of Chatham Presbyterian Church
in September 2008. As Director of Children and
Family Ministries, Debbie is dedicated to growing
our childrens’ faith through education and equipping
families to cope with the challenges of modern
society. Debbie is thrilled to make Chatham
Presbyterian Church a warm, welcoming place for
children, as well as a safety net of community and
faith encouragement for families. She has a B.A.
degree from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL,
and received her M.A. from the University of
Illinois-Springfield in 1985. For 13 years, she
worked in the public relations and government
affairs profession, and then spent a decade involved
in early childhood programs, including Westminster
Cooperative Preschool. Debbie and her husband Mark
have two children, Samantha and Daniel.
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Janice Farah - NURSERY COORDINATOR
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Jeanette Miller - OFFICE MANAGER
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