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Pastor Ray has lead Praise Center since 2000 when he and his wife Jody transitioned from leading the worship ministry of First Assembly of God in Joliet to taking the senior leadership here at Praise Center. Together, they long to see people grow in their spiritual walk with Jesus Christ.

Pastor Terry and his wife Janelle joined the staff in 2013 as he moved back to Illinois from San Antonio, Texas with their two children Collyn and Kayleigh. For more than 20 years they have ministered to youth and young adults, helping them see that God loves them and has a purpose and a plan for their lives.

Dan "Mac" Mcnamara and his wife Faith are founding members of Praise Center Assembly and he faithfully serves as the coordinator of our iConnect small group ministry and as president of our church board.

Karen Korte holds the office together and does a great many tasks behind the scenes. She manages the communication coming in

and going out of the office. A gifted cook and event manager, she and her husband Dave also work in our Pre-School class.

Jill Weiss oversees our Elementary classroom. She has been working in various areas of Children’s ministry for 25 years. With the help of her husband James

and parents Dr. George & Debbie Roebuck they work to provide a fun and engaging Children’s Church experience.