Rev. Dr. Steve Pierce
Pastor and Head of Staff
steve@spcah.org
Steve is celebrating his twenty-fifth year as Pastor of Southminster. His passion remains challenging people of all ages to connect more intimately and meaningfully with God, and encouraging a life that reflects Christ’s highest calling. Steve is involved with the community, serving on the Board of the Presbyterian Homes and leading the development of an exciting ministry at the University of Illinois-Chicago. In addition to his training at Princeton Theological Seminary, he was awarded a Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He has done clinical chaplaincy ministry in both hospital and mental health settings. Steve and his wife, Susie, have two adult sons.

Rev. Andrew Davies
Coordinator of Family Ministries
andrew@spcah.org
Andrew is new to the staff of Southminster (October 2008) and promises to bring an energized and caring ministry committed to the spiritual growth of families – young adults, youth, and children. He’s from colorful Colorado where he just served seven years as a college pastor, but has lived on both coasts where he’s done civil engineering (west coast), and seminary (east coast - Princeton Theological). He is a husband (of Amy), a father (of Jackson), is currently working towards a second Masters in Christian Ethics from Loyola University Chicago, and plays guitar once in a while if he can fit it in!

Karlynn Anderson
Director of Music for Contemporary Worship
karlynn@spcah.org
Karlynn has been involved with contemporary worship music since the beginning of contemporary worship at Southminster, approximately 12 years ago. Karlynn and her husband Glenn have been members of Southminster for 19 years and Karlynn has been employed as a Music Director for the last 7 years. Karlynn's desire to encourage worshipers to see "worship" as a verb and to bring their "best lamb" is the driving force behind her work at Southminster.

Diane Ahlquist
Office Administrative Assistant
diane@spcah.org
Diane joined the Southminster staff in May 2006. For many people, Diane represents the first friendly face they encounter at Southminster. She handles a number of diverse tasks, and helps the day-to-day operations of the church run smoothly. Diane came to Southminster after a career as a buyer at Sears, from which she took an early retirement. Previously Diane also worked as volunteer secretary at her church, the Community Church of Rolling Meadows.

Eva Speedy
Interim Children’s Ministries Coordinator
eva@spcah.org
Working with the Children's Ministry Team, Eva coordinates all of Southminster’s ministries for children, including Kingdom Doors and Kiddie Kingdom Sunday schools, the Summer Garden, Fellowship Fridays, and Vacation Bible School. Eva received her Bachelor’s degree in education from National Louis University, and has enjoyed teaching both junior and senior high students. Eva lives in Arlington Heights with her husband Mike and their two daughters.

Rev. Dr. Kathleen Matsushima
Parish Associate
krmatsu@aol.com
Kathy has had a relationship with Southminster for more than 30 years, and was ordained here in 1983. As Parish Associate, Kathy serves in an advisory capacity, sometimes assisting in worship or teaching, and preaching several times a year. Kathy has served as a pastor in Tokyo, Japan, in Palatine and Wilmette, Illinois, and on the staff of McCormick Theological Seminary and the Presbytery of Chicago. She has earned both Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from McCormick Seminary, where she has also been a trustee and an academic advisor. Kathy is a graduate of the College of Wooster.

Dr. Fred Lewis
Director of Southminster Counseling Center
lewisfred@gmail.com
Fred is a licensed clinical psychologist, and has provided individual, couple and family therapy for over thirty years. He received his Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and his theological education at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, and he worked in industry for a few years before changing vocations. He is a widower and the father of two sons.

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