OUR TEAM

“My passion is to see the church thrive and to be all that Christ wants His church to be.”

Mark graduated from Nebraska Christian College with a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry & Christian Education, and later received a Master of Divinity from Lincoln Christian Seminary. Mark has 50 years of preaching experience, and now serves as the interim Preaching Pastor at RCC. Since January of 2025, Mark is using his spiritual gifts of preaching, leadership, and generosity as we transition to a new lead pastor.

He and his wife, Ellen, have 5 kids and 13 grandchildren through a blended family. Mark loves to play pickleball, bicycling with his wife, and spending time with their family- especially the grandchildren.

"My passion as it pertains to Student Ministry is seeing students form a deeper relationship with Christ- a relationship of their own where they see God working in their lives."
Matt Gibbs graduated from Johnson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Bible, Theology, and Youth Ministry. Before joining the staff of RCC in January 2021, Matt served in a variety of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. His top spiritual gifts are teaching, exhortation, and knowledge.

Matt is married to Emily, his favorite person in the entire world, and they have one son, Arlo. He loves to be outside, whether it be enjoying the nice day or doing something adventurous.

He also enjoys reading, watching any sport, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.

April began serving part-time in the business office in 2004 and became full-time in 2006. As Business Manager, April oversees the financial aspects of the church as well as the scheduling and use of our church facility. Believe it or not, she does enjoy more than just numbers. April and her husband, Tyler, have two children, Payton and Sage. She loves spending time with her family, scrapbooking and is a big sports fan: Go Bears, Go Cards! (In fact, Tyler proposed at a Cards game with the help of Fred Bird!)

“I am passionate about seeing kids enjoy attending church, having fun while learning God’s word, and pointing kids to Jesus.”

Paul graduated from Lincoln Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry. After serving in Long Island, NY for 16 years, Paul is excited to be back in Illinois! Joining RCC as the Children’s Pastor in August of 2020, Paul demonstrates his spiritual gifts of encouragement, shepherding, and teaching throughout his ministry.

He and his wife, Vicki, have 3 children: Zach, Katie, Jakob, one granddaughter, Brinley, and one grandson, Kaleb. Outside of the church, you can find Paul enjoying a walk, riding bikes, beating the Student Pastor in ping pong, or hanging out with his family.

“My passion is to equip the body at RCC to undertake our part in the fulfillment of Revelation 7:9-10..."After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.””

Heidi Wareham graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has attended RCC since she moved to Rochester in 2001. Heidi joined the staff as Missions Director in April 2009. Her top spiritual gifts are mercy and faith.

She and her husband, Ross, have one daughter: Emily. Heidi loves gardening, traveling, and taking naps in her hammock.