Our Pastors

Pastor Greg Standinger

Greg Standinger grew up in Seven Hills and Madison, OH, as well as Battle Creek, Michigan,  He attended Lakeview High, as well as Battle Creek High School in Michigan.  After Graduation he attended Michigan State University (Go Spartans!).  He and his wife Linda have 2 boys and 1 girl.

After accepting Christ in 1983, Greg attended the MSU Bible Study in East Lansing, and was part of the Glen Arbor Church plant where he has remained since 1988.  He has been an official pastor here at Glen Arbor since 1998 and has also been a part of college ministry work at both Michigan State and College of DuPage.

Here are a few more interesting facts about Greg...

Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Service, and Leadership
Personal Vision: To see Glen Arbor become successful in reaching the Chicago area with the gospel of Jesus Christ
Favorite Quotes:
Christian: "People are not so convinced by the height of your logic as by the depth of your conviction." - Paul Abbott
Secular: "Ever since the dawn of time man has yearned to destroy the sun" -Montgomery Burns
Favorite: Bible Book: Hosea
Favorite: Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 16:[13] Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. [14] Let all that you do be done in love.
Favorite: Book: "How to Win Friends and Influence People" - Dale Carnegie
Favorite Movie: Henry V
Favorite Childhood memory: Going down the Grand River on inner tubes
Hobbies: Biking, Music Writing
Other Occupation: Electrical\I&C Engineer - Nuclear Consulting Firm

 

Pastor Dean Klapatch

Dean Klapatch grew up in far away lands, a long time ago....lands that are now known as Oklahoma and Connecticut. After graduating from high school, he moved to the Midwest to attend Purdue University.

Dean became a Christian in 1986 through friends at Purdue. He later met his wife while attending church. (She was on the music team, and he was the good looking guy in the back.) They were married in 1993 and now live in Chicago with their four children.

Here are a few more interesting facts about Dean...

Occupation: Project Manager, Construction Company
Personal Interests: Camping, Running, Any adventure with my Family
Favorite Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream

 

Our Staff

Paula Hahn: Church Secretary

Paula and Earl Hahn have been members of Glen Arbor Community Church since 1998. Paula has served as the Church Secretary since the church moved to West Chicago in 2004. She is the administrative glue that holds the church together.