Ministry Staff

“...to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God…” - Ephesians 4:12-13

SENIOR PASTOR
Steve Mason

Pastor Steve is passionate about preaching God’s word and has served God’s people for over 25 years. Steve, his wife Kerri, and their daughter Bea live in Winnetka. Their son Luke serves as a United States Marine. Pastor Steve earned an M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Daniel Stalker

Pastor Daniel is passionate about teaching the Word of God, and he loves to connect the amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ to the specifics of our daily lives. He and his wife, Jenny, have 7 children and they live in Winnetka. Daniel received his B.A. in Bible from Moody Bible Institute, and his M.A. in Systematic Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He loves reading, counseling, music, camping and biking, wrestling with his kids, and good conversations.

DIRECTOR OF
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Hillary Kolssak

Hillary has a long history with WBC. She grew up, was married, and raised four children at WBC. She loves children, learning, and history and is excited to bring all of these loves together to teach children about Jesus. Hillary and her husband, Louis, live in Winnetka.

DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S DISCIPLESHIP & COUNSELING
Pauline Limberg

Pauline is passionate about talking with people of all ages about their spiritual and mental health. She earned both a Master of Divinity and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Moody Theological Seminary, and she counsels with a focus on trauma informed care. Pauline and her husband, Doug, live in Wilmette and have two grown children.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Andy Thisse

Andy is passionate about grounding the Church’s expression of praise and worship in God’s Word. He and his wife, Roxana, have 3 children and they live in Evanston. Andy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Moody Bible Institute.

OFFICE & PROPERTY RENTAL MANAGER
Alicia Lancaster

Alicia is passionate about seeing Jesus work to bring His real life to fruition in individuals and communities. Alicia graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, with a B.A. in Piano Performance.