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Pastor Caleb moved to Freeport from Indianapolis where he served as an Associate Minister. While serving at First Baptist Carmel Caleb was responsible for overseeing a variety of ministries including: adult ministries, children and student ministries, local outreach ministries, as well as managing the churches’ staff. Before ministering there, Caleb was a deacon at Grace Community Church under the leadership of Pastor John MacArthur. Pastor lived in southern California for 12 years before moving back to the lovely Midwest.
Caleb earned a BA in Communications with a minor in Biblical studies from the Master's College. In 2005 he graduated from the Master's Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. Caleb is a second generation preacher. Caleb's wife Andrea received her MA in Biblical Counseling from the Master's College. Caleb and Andrea have been happily married since 2003 and are the proud parents of Evelyn and Jude. They are expecting baby #3 in December. In his free time Caleb enjoys hanging out with family and friends, watching or playing sports, reading, and eating home cooked meals. If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet with Caleb or any of the office staff please call us at 815-235-2515. |
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Steve Rios, Youth Pastor Steve, originally from Sterling, IL, moved to Freeport in 1990 after marrying his wife Linda, who is a native of Freeport. In 1998-1999, Steve and Linda attended Word of Life Bible Institute in NY and then transferred to Appalachian Bible College, Bradley, WV where Steve graduated in 2002 earning a BA in Bible/Theology and minor in Christian camping. Steve and Linda also served as overseas missionaries in Bosnia being involved in a humanitarian/church plant work. |
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Cody Soltow, Church intern Cody was born and raised in Freeport, Illinois and currently attends the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Illinois. He is in pursuit of his BA in pastoral ministries with a minor in Bible. He will graduate Lord-willing in 2011. After graduation Cody would like to go into full-time ministry. Cody also serves as a youth director for Breakthrough Ministries in Chicago, Illinois and is actively involved with his youth internship at First Baptist Church. |
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