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Dr. Joe Eby
- PASTOR
jheby@chathampresbyterian.org
Telephone: 217 483-4204 ext. 11
Joe Eby has served as pastor of Chatham Presbyterian Church since October of 1995. During this time the
church has experienced exciting growth in membership and ministries. He is a graduate of Illinois
State University and was employed by the State of Illinois for 10 years before completing a Master
of Divinity at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago IL. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry
from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. Joe is passionate about casting the vision for life
in God's kingdom, seeing people's lives transformed by Christ, empowering them to develop their spiritual
gifts, and turning them loose in ministry. Joe is
married to Susan, who is retired from the State of
Illinois. Their son, daughter-in-law, and two
grandchildren live in Boone, N.C. Their
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P. Thornton Woerner - DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Telephone: 217 483-4202 ext. 24
Thornton Woerner joined the staff of Chatham Presbyterian Church as Director of Music in 1996. He is a
piano performance graduate of Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL and studied choral conducting at the
University of Oregon's School of Performing Arts. Thornton leads the praise band, singers, and
programming team responsible for developing contemporary worship services and has been instrumental in
bringing innovative musical programs to the church. He humbly leads the congregation
and serves as a reflection
of God's love as we worship. Thornton and his wife Judy have three children, Patrick, Rachel, and Alison.
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Brian Durbin - YOUTH DIRECTOR
bdurbin@chathampresbyterian.org
Telephone: 217 483-4204
ext. 19
Brian Durbin joined the staff of
Chatham Presbyterian Church during September 2010.
Brian has over eight
years of youth ministry experience and received his
degree in Ministry from Central Christian College in
McPherson, Ks in 1996. Brian is very excited about
what God is doing, and will continue to do through
the youth of Chatham Presbyterian. Brian is married
to Jenni and they have four children Jacob,
Elisabeth, Kayla, and Will. They are also expecting
their newest addition in March of 2011.
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Donna Thurston - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
crossroads@chathampresbyterian.org
Telephone: 217 483-4204 ext. 12
Donna Thurston helped start Crossroads Counseling Center in September, 2000, as a ministry of Chatham Presbyterian Church.
Donna offers faith-based counseling to Chatham and the surrounding communities. One of Donna's passions is strengthening
families and beginning a healing process within marriages.
Donna is licensed by the State of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She received a master's
degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN in 1989. She received a Bachelor
of Science degree from Anderson University in Anderson, IN in 1985. Donna is married with two children. |
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Margie Wheelhouse,
M.A. - COUNSELING INTERN
Telephone: 217 483-4204 ext. 30
Margie is serving a one-year internship as a
counselor at Crossroads, after completing her
coursework for a Master of Arts degree in Human
Development Counseling at the University of Illinois
Springfield. She is working on building the required
client counseling hours to graduate in May of 2012.
A member of the American Counseling Association and
the Chi Sigma Iota honor society for professional
counselors, Margie spent one semester working at
Ascent Counseling and D.U.I. Services in
Springfield, where she gained experience working
with drug and alcohol addiction treatment, grief
counseling, and life transitions. She also holds an
M.A. in Public Affairs Reporting from UIS, and a
B.A. in English and Journalism from Western Illinois
University. She lives with her husband and three
children in Springfield.
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Janice Farah - NURSERY COORDINATOR
Telephone: 217
483-4204 ext. 15
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