Our Pastors

Pastor Chris Biang

Chris Biang grew up in Downers Grove and St. Charles, Illinois.  He attended St. charles High school and after graduation, went on to attend Iowa State and Michigan State Universities.  After meeting his wife Virginia durring college, they married and had 5 children, 4 boys and 1 girl. 

After coming to salvation in 1972, Chris has been activiely involved in ministry across the united states.  He worked in college ministry at his two universities from 1973 to 1983, was a pastor in East Lansing, Michigan from 1983 to 1988, and has spent the last 20 years serving as a pastor here at Glen Arbor Community Church.  Chris has also been part of two church plants, including Glen Arbor.

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

Spiritual Gifts: Pastor/shepherd, wisdom.
Personal Vision: The desire to be a part of accomplishing the Great Commission. This will involve having a family that reflects Christ, as well as a commitment to making mature disciples.
Favorite Quotes:
Christian: Jim Elliott: "He is no fool who gives up that which he can not keep to gain that which he can't loose"
Secular: Winston Churchill: "Never give up…"
Favorite Bible Book: 2 Timothy
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Peter 5:10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
Favorite Secular Book:
Fiction: Tolkien's Series
Non-fiction: Biography of George Marshall
Favorite Movie: Battle of Midway
Favorite Childhood memory: Balancing on an ice flow during a spring thaw and falling in. Hobbies/sports: Canoeing, swimming, fly fishing, traveling

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 attende Michigan State University (Go Sparatans!).  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: Racquetball, Music Writing

 

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 Seasongs: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream