brandon.boyd@lincolnchristianchurch.org
Brandon has served as the Minister of Adult Discipleship at Lincoln Christian Church since 2006.  His passion is to see people grow in their faith and live out their Christian faith every day in every area of life. He loves helping people discover their God-given ministry potential.

Brandon holds a Master of Divinity degree as well as a Master of Arts (Christian Theology) from Lincoln Christian Seminary. He continues to serve on the Lincoln Christian University Alumni Council, and is a past-president of the Lincoln Christian University Alumni Association.

Brandon is married to his wife Sarah, and has two school-age daughters. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and running 5k's. Brandon roots for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. One little known fact about Brandon is that he can start a campfire with flint and steel.

laurin.hill@lincolnchristianchurch.org

Here are a few things to help introduce Laurin (in no particular order):

• Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, and Chili’s . . . yes, please! And anything his wife cooks.
• In his own words, "God blessed me with an amazing wife, Sheri."
• Married since 1992; they met at Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan, Kansas.
• His children are gifts from God. Graham Alexander (1998); Claire Elizabeth (2002).
• Laurin has Bachelor’s degrees from Manhattan Christian College (1994) and Kansas State University (1994), and a Master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University (2009).
• Two of Laurin's favorite magazines: This Old House and Old House Journal.
• He is undoubtedly a dreamer.
• First and foremost, Laurin is a lead-worshipper.
• Laurin has served in churches from 100 to 2,100 in Manhattan, Kansas; Amarillo, Texas; Beaverton, Oregon; and Lincoln, Illinois.
• He was born and raised in Dalhart, Texas; the youngest of four.
• Laurin's favorite scripture is Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this very thing, he who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the coming of Christ Jesus.”
• He and his family have lived in their 100+ year-old house in Lincoln, Illinois, since 2010. They have two black labs . . . Bishop and Kelsey.
• Laurin loves to snow ski, work in the garden, design things, and home improvement.
• Laurin is a rabid high school and college sports fan; especially the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats.
• Laurin loves to travel; he has been to 42 states and ten countries.
• While living in SoCal during grad school, the Hills went to Disneyland, a lot. Laurin even sang there twice.
• One of Laurin's favorite things is to take students on choir tour.
• He leads the Fellowship Center and Sanctuary services weekly, conducts four choirs, oversees two additional choirs, conducts the handbellls, and the occasional orchestra.
• Laurin was named after his great uncle who was born in 1888.

graham.hill@lincolnchristianchurch.org

zach.ramsey@lincolnchristianchurch.org
Zach Ramsey began serving at Lincoln Christian Church in May 2009 as a Student Ministry Associate. In September 2012, he became the Student Minister Team Leader. Zach has been a part of this church since he moved here in the 7th Grade. He holds a BA in Youth Ministry and MA in Ministry Leadership Studies from Lincoln Christian University. 

Zach loves teaching Jr. High and High School Students how to become curious, discerning disciples of Jesus Christ. His goal is to equip students with the tools they need to journey with Christ and to be His Kingdom Workers for the rest of their lives.

Zach is married to Betsy and they have one child, Lydia. Zach is passionate about the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, and soccer, especially the USA Men’s National Team and Chelsea FC in England. Zach’s favorite way to spend time is to get lost in a great book.

caitlin.otey@lincolnchristianchurch.org

hunter.beard@lincolnchristianchurch.org

marcia.wells@lincolnchristianchurch.org

Marcia, a native of Pike Country Illinois where everything is “green and has hills” has served in a variety of educational settings with children, including pastor’s wife, preschool education for at risk children, Director of Education for Birth through Adults, and Youth and Children’s Ministry.  

She loves kids and families and watching them grow together!  She loves the “ah-ha” moment when the Gospel story comes to life for kids!  She believes it a great honor to serve Jesus with the best people on earth -“passionate kid’s volunteers” who are willing to do what it takes to introduce kids to Jesus and help them grow!  She is inspired by this quote:  “Excellence can be attained if you Care more than others think is wise, Risk more than others think is safe, Dream more than others think is practical, Expect more than others think is possible.” 

Marcia enjoys spending time with her husband Barney, and adult daughters Christi and Sarah.  You may find them shopping, traveling, checking out an historic site or playing a mean game of Bananagrams or Foosball!

janet.mcfadden@lincolnchristianchurch.org

jenni.godfrey@lincolnchristianchurch.org

Jenni was born right here in Lincoln but grew up just a hop, skip and a jump away outside of Heyworth, IL growing up with amazing parents, an awesome brother and a lot of fun animals. She and her husband, Eli, live in Heyworth again where both of their parents still reside.

Jenni went to Lincoln Christian College (now LCU, then LCC; not to be confused with our LCC – Lincoln Christian Church) and majored in Music Ministry. Jenni still loves music and playing the piano but also has many other interests and passions, such as, anything related to people, movies, books, art, languages, traveling, and the outdoors.

linda.mourning@lincolnchristianchurch.org

devin.vannoy@lincolnchristianchurch.org