Meet the Staff


Pastor Patrick Hoban – Senior Pastor/Founder. Patrick is a native of Waterford, Ireland, and had a dramatic encounter with Jesus at the age of 19. He has ministered around the world to countless thousands.
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Tami Hoban – Worship Ministry Director. Tami is a native of Wisconsin, and together with Patrick they have four children. She is both a musician and a songwriter.
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Dennis Goeske – Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care. Dennis had a tremendous encounter with God after his retirement. He is a gifted teacher and leader, and is used mightily in the healing ministry.
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Scott Neubauer – Associate Pastor, Children’s Ministry. Scott graduated from Christian Life College in Mount Prospect, where he met his wife Noeleen.  His desire is to see kids live lives that please God.
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Timothy & Lex Wisniewski – Timothy and Lex are two very dedicated and passionate young people who are determined to see Jr. High and High School students live out their full calling in Christ.
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Sue Swett – Bookkeeper. In addition to being a wife and mother of three teenagers, Sue handles the Church in the Word’s bookkeeping and finances.

"The thing that I really like about Church in the Word is consistency. Week after week you can feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. The worship is always good. The Bible is the main source of the preaching and teaching. The leaders really care about me."

"Pastor Hoban knows the Word of God, and he's genuinely passionate about teaching it to people so that we can let God transform our lives. ... I appreciate that he doesn't coddle uncomfortable situations or gloss over painful truths."

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