Jonah Woodward

  • September 13, 2017
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Jonah joined The Moody Church staff as the Ministry Assistant to Community Life in November 2023, helping with the organizing of community groups and small groups and managing the church database. He grew up in Winona, Minnesota and came to Chicago in 2017 to study at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) to learn more about … [Read More…] Jonah Woodward

Kristian Chelstrom

  • September 11, 2017
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Kristian Chelstrom has been attending The Moody Church since coming to Chicago for seminary in September 2010. He graduated with a M.Div. in Pastoral Studies from Moody Theological Seminary in December 2013, and also has a background in mechanical engineering.  Finding an opportunity to gain additional experience in family ministry, he became an assistant to … [Read More…] Kristian Chelstrom

Neelu Joseph

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Neelu Joseph is a Financial assistant for The Moody Church. Her primary responsibilities include Accounts Payable, Payroll and Purchasing for the Church Office. She has been on the Staff since September 1999. Her goal is to live for Jesus and be available for God to use her in His grand scheme of things. Prior to … [Read More…] Neelu Joseph

Kent Schmidt

  • September 9, 2017
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Kent Schmidt is Director of Finance and Administration for The Moody Church. He oversees contributions, payables, financial reporting, payroll and employee benefits administration. He joined the church staff in March 2003. Prior to joining The Moody Church, he worked for Accenture. Kent holds a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and a Master’s degree in Business … [Read More…] Kent Schmidt

Helen Kovach

  • September 8, 2017
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Helen Kovach is earning a Certificate in Disability Ministry at Moody Bible Institute. Through the Stillson Residency she looks forward to exploring the vocation of church ministry, being discipled, and using her gifts for God’s glory in the 139 Ministry. Her passion is to help create a place of love, belonging, and discipleship in body … [Read More…] Helen Kovach

Who is Jesus?

  • September 6, 2017
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We believe that we are made by God and for God. In every person there exists a longing for the divine that can only be filled by a real relationship with God.  Life, at its best, is experienced when we align ourselves under God’s authority. Only then can we experience the greatest joys and the … [Read More...] Who is Jesus?

Baptism

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Baptism is God’s will for every believer, and we rejoice whenever someone chooses to take that step of obedience here at The Moody Church. Baptism services are included as part of the Sunday morning worship service, except for our summer baptism, which is held in Lake Michigan.   In order to be baptized at The … [Read More...] Baptism

Our History

  • September 5, 2017
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Early Moody Church History Throughout The Moody Church’s history, our passion has been sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in Chicago and around the world. For over 150 years, we have been celebrating the joy of changed lives in our community.   Our story began with a man who wanted to share the joy of … [Read More...] Our History

Common Questions

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Plan Your VisitWhen are your service times? Sunday Morning Service 10:00am Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering 6:45pm What should I expect at the Sunday Morning Service? Every Sunday, we gather for music, Scripture, and a message from the Bible intended to bring about transformation in our lives. We are, in effect, preparing ourselves to be ambassadors … [Read More...] Common Questions

Your Marriage Your Family

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YMYF includes families and marriages from newly-marrieds to couples with kids in college. Because our focus is both “family” and “marriage,” single parents and couples without kids are also welcome. Pastor Bob Gunter, assisted by the class leadership team and his wife Linda, teach what the Scriptures require for a lives which lead to godly … [Read More...] Your Marriage Your Family