From Left to Right: Sharon and Anton Ivy, Steve and Tricia Staten, Jeremy Lefler, Xin and Winston Batino

Anton and Sharon Ivy:  Anton and Sharon Ivy have been in the ministry since 1986. Anton served as an Evangelist for the Chicago Ministry Center. Anton has a B.S. from the University of Illionis Champagin-Urbana where he also served as a Campus Minister before moving to Chicago in 1988. Sharon has a B.A. from Northern Illinois University were she was converted as a college student. In 1992 the Ivys were asked to moved to Los Angeles to serve in the South Central Ministry. They served as Elder/Evangelist and Women Ministry leader for 12 years. After returing to Chicago, both Anton and Sharon worked as case managers/social workers for Grand Prairie Service Mental Health Agency for 4 years. The Ivys have four daughters: Ashley is married with three children and living in St. Louis; Denae and Deja are students at Homewood/Flossmoor High School; and Antoinette is a student at Parker Junior High.

Steve and Tricia Staten:  Steve and Tricia Staten have been in the ministry since 1988 when they left their professions in Computer Engineering (Steve) and Art Education (Tricia). Steve is an Evangelist for the Chicago Ministry Center and oversees staff education, having received his Master of Arts in Theology from Wheaton College, and Tricia serves as a Women's Ministry Leader. Together they have raised three daughters: Tamera, who graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu and the University of Reading and now works in England; Talia, who graduated from Wheaton College and teaches in New Jersey; and Taylor, who attends Elmhurst College.

Winston and Xin Batino:  Winston and Xin Batino lead the downtown Chicago Campus Ministry. They have been married since October, 2003 and have a son, Ethan Daniel, born August, 2006. In May, 1990, Winston was baptized at the University of the Philippines in Manila and six years later on February, 1996, Xin was baptized at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Winston received his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from UIC and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Christian Ministry at Harding University. Xin received her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Beijing, China and her Master’s degree in Urban Planning from UIC. The Batinos are devoted to maintaining a spiritual atmosphere for the campus students and are passionate about their mission of planting a Bible talk at every college and university in Chicago.

Jeremy Lefler:  Jeremy studied English at the University of Illinois and is currently pursuing a Masters in Divinity. He has experience working with youth, campus, and the adult ministry. Jeremy also serves as the Worship Leader of the Ministry Center.  Jeremy and his wife Mwende live in Chicago with their two beautiful children.