Jeff and Kathy began attending The Orchard in 1993 and have been members since 1997. During that time, Jeff has served as Awana Sparks Director, a LIFE group leader, and on missionary care teams. He currently serves as co-team leader for the 5th grade Sunday school at the Arlington Heights Campus.
Jeff and his family attend the Arlington Heights Campus.

Pete and Sarma began attending The Orchard in 1997 and became members in 2008. In the first few years of attending, they were mainly receivers of the worship, teaching and children’s ministry. Then in 2006, Sarma began serving as accompanist for the choir and orchestra. They were welcomed into membership in 2008. The years at The Orchard and the focused study and application of the truth of God’s Word have been a time of growth as well as an increased zeal for following and serving Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Pete serves at the Welcome Desk and together with Sarma they lead a LIFE Group. He is also co-leading a Men’s LIFE group. Pete serves as a volunteer with Unlocking the Bible, with a focus on equipping leaders for churches. He also has an active ministry with the Latvian Baptist churches in America. He is a graduate of both LEVERAGE and MOMENTUM, two training offerings of Unlocking the Bible. This training has been especially meaningful in preparation, stirring up and equipping for ministry. Pete and Sarma attend the Arlington Heights Campus.

Nate was born and raised in Canada, and began attending The Orchard after moving to Chicago from Toronto in 2007 with his wife, Rupam. They became members in 2008. Nate’s areas of service have included media services, LIFE Connections, Children’s Ministries, and LIFE Group leadership. Most recently, he has been helping lead the development of our global missions’ partnership in India. He is passionate about the advance of the gospel, and to encourage mature, fruitful disciples who are fully committed to the Lord. Nate and his family attend the Northfield Campus.

Mike grew up in the Chicago area and came to faith at the end of high school. At the University of Illinois, he was blessed to find fellowship through a campus ministry and see the importance of Bible study, discipleship, and finding a Christ-centered, Bible preaching church. His college roommate invited him to attend The Orchard in the summer of 2000 and he started attending full-time in 2003 after graduating. He met his wife Kristin at church in 2004, and they were married at The Orchard in 2007.

Mike and Kristin have been members since 2006. They have served The Orchard in various capacities. Mike has led a LIFE Group since 2003 and Sunday school for student ministries since the Barrington Campus started meeting in 2008. Mike and Kristin have been leading a LIFE Group together since 2009 and have delighted in seeing family's grow in their love and commitment to the Lord. Mike served a three-year term on the Nominating Committee and was part of the committee that planned Pastor Colin and Karen's 20 year anniversary celebration. Mike and his family attend the Barrington Campus.

Dan was born and raised in the northwest suburbs. He became aware of his sin and need for a savior at a young age and put his faith in Jesus Christ as Lord through Awana. He was baptized in 1995, married to Karen in 2002 and they became members of The Orchard in 2012. A serial
entrepreneur, he enjoys creating and running various small business endeavors. Dan, Karen, and their three children attend the Barrington campus where Dan serves as a LIFE Group leader, usher, and Awana volunteer.

Dan has had the privilege of participating in Unlocking the Bible’s LEVERAGE and will graduate from MOMENTUM this year. God has given Dan a heart for missions, with a specific draw to the church planters in Albania, where he has had the joy of participating in numerous short-term trips. Dan currently serves on the board of the Via Egnatia Network and the Radstock Network.

Dan and his family attend the Barrington Campus.

Terry and Mary Jo began attending The Orchard in 1999 and became members in 2000. Terry has served with middle school students, as a LIFE Group leader, Global Missions team, Finance Committee and previously served on the Church Board. Professionally, Terry’s work has focused on serving in the leadership of two missions organizations and on various ministry boards. His current work involves financial management consultation for nonprofit ministries.
Terry and Mary Jo attend the Arlington Heights Campus.

Ed grew up in church but didn’t develop a personal relationship with Christ until later. He and Becky were married in 1975. He made a personal commitment to Christ as a result of being challenged to speak on why he made a financial commitment to the church. This, coupled with career stresses caused him to begin thinking on a much deeper level about what he believed and led him to put his faith in Christ as his Savior.
Ed and Becky became members of The Orchard in 2000 and have been involved in various activities. Ed served as Treasurer from 2004-2009 and Chairman of the Double Impact campaign. He currently leads a couples’ LIFE Group with Becky and a LIFE Group for men in their thirties. Ed and Becky attend the Barrington Campus.

Greg was raised in Gaylord, Michigan and moved to Chicago in 1998. Upon moving to the northwest suburbs in 2005, Greg and Katy were immediately drawn to The Orchard because of its strong commitment to the gospel and the preaching of God’s Word. They became members in 2009. Greg has served with the high school youth group, media services, worship team, as a LIFE Group leader, and participated in Leverage.
Greg and his family attend the Northfield Campus.

Rob was raised in Elmhurst, Illinois and has been a follower of Jesus Christ for 35 years. Rob married his wife Amy 15 years ago after meeting her at their church in Chicago. They moved to Arlington Heights in 2007 and have been members of The Orchard since 2008. Rob has served with Kindergarten Sunday School, Awana, Timothy’s Ministry, Men in Action, and the Parking Ministry. Rob is an Air Force veteran. Rob and his family attend the Arlington Heights Campus.

The Lord opened Dorothy’s eyes to a clear understanding of Jesus Christ as the way, the truth, and the life in her 20s. She placed her faith in Him as her Lord and Savior through the witness of a fellow nurse. She and Dave have been married for over 25 years, raised four children, and are now enjoying being grandparents. They began attending The Orchard in 1992 and have been members since 1996. She was baptized in 2011.
Dorothy and Dave have been a part of The Orchard’s ministry through praying, serving, and going. Activities include involvement in children’s ministries, ushering, reading scripture and LIFE Groups. They participated in the inaugural LEVERAGE class and were part of the Barrington Campus launch team. Mission trips include Switzerland, India and five consecutive years as part of the Budapest English Teen Camp leadership team. Dorothy and Dave attend the Barrington Campus.

Nathan was born and raised in central Indiana and moved to the northwest suburbs when his wife started graduate school in 1998. He was
introduced to Jesus at the age of 10 but didn’t come to know him as his Lord and Savior until 1997 through some firm convictions and very
godly men. God’s grace continues to abound in Nathan’s life through the many disciples in his life and a posture of humility that only God
can bring through the reading of His word. Nathan and his family started attending The Orchard in 2006 and
became members in 2008 planting roots through LIFE Groups. Today, Nathan is active in LIFE Group leadership, Middle School ministry and a campus Trustee. Nathan and his family attend the Barrington Campus.

Pastor Colin Smith was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. He trained at London School of Theology, where he met his wife, Karen. He served as pastor of Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London for 16 years before coming to The Orchard in 1996. As Senior Pastor, he has brought a strong emphasis on God's Word, has helped the church develop a vision for the future and has encouraged and taught young preachers. Colin and Karen have two sons, Andrew and David.

Pastor Scott was born and raised in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Before coming to The Orchard in 2007, he served as a church planter for the EFCA in Valparaiso, Indiana, and Bolingbrook, Illinois, and as a Sports Ministry Director for Athletes In Action in Tampa, Florida. Scott has helped the church move to a multi-site model for ministry and reinforce the strong commitment to the gospel. Scott and his wife Cindy, who grew up at The Orchard, have four children: Alyssa, John, Matt, and Ben.

Russ grew up in Galesburg, Illinois and graduated from Illinois State University. Prior to joining the staff at The Orchard he worked in hospital operations and account management with a software development company in the healthcare industry. Russ and his wife Julie, a teacher, have three children and enjoy camping, kayaking, bike riding and Blackhawks hockey along with most any sporting event.