Elders

Shawn Burns

Shawn and his wife Diana have been attending Grace Church with their two sons since 1998. They have both been active in working with AWANA, Jr. High, and Sr. High ministries at Grace. Shawn works at State Farm and in his spare time he enjoys being involved with his sons' activities and going for motorcycle rides.

Paul Bronke

Paul, and his wife, Tami, have four children and live in Normal. They have been attending Grace since 1990. Paul works for RK Dixon and is the Branch Sales Manager for their Peoria and Bloomington offices. Paul and Tami have served in ministries at Grace including Upper Room,Small Group and teaching. Paul and Tami enjoy being involved in their children's actvities. Paul enjoys coaching, basketball and golf as recreation.

Daren Courtright

Daren and his wife Denise have 2 grown daughters and one grandson. They have been attending Grace since 2002. Daren has been active in small group and men's ministries. Daren works at Grieder's Landscaping and in his spare time he enjoys gardening and bird watching.

Mike Filippini

Mike and Pat Filippini have been attending Grace Church since 2005. They have 2 grown children, Anna & Tony. Anna is married and is mother to the Filippini's first grandchild, Keane. Both Mike and Pat volunteer with McLean County Young Life.

Jim Graeber

Jim and Kelly Graeber have been attending Grace Church since 2008. They have four children Caleigh, Abbey, Elizabeth and Christian. Abbey is recently married. Jim works as a scientist for Syngenta Seeds in Clinton, Illinois.

Bruce Rawlins

Bruce and his wife Debbie have four children and one grandchild. Bruce works at State Farm Corporate Offices. The family started attending Grace Church in 1974 where Bruce has served several times as an elder. He also spent many years teaching 5th and 6th grade boys and now teaches adults in Adult Bible Fellowship.

John Schippert

John and his wife Kimberly have four children, Ashley, Alayna, Alex and Andrik. The Schippert's began attending Grace Church in 2006. John teaches physical education at Bloomington Jurnior High School.

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