July 31:
Tracey Bianchi

Reverend Tracey Bianchi is a beloved member of the Christ Church congregation. She has served as a pastor, teacher and ministry leader for almost two decades. She teaches worship and ministry courses at several Chicago-area theological institutions and serves as a Trustee at Denver Seminary in Colorado.

She is the author of two books, Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet and Mom Connection: Creating Vibrant Relationships in the Midst of Motherhood. She has also co-authored two books with her mentor and friend, Rev. Adele Calhoun, True You: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Using Your Voice and Women & Identity.  

August 7:
Sean Palmer 

Sean Palmer is a teaching pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America’s most innovative and vibrant multisite churches. 

He is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors, and Communicators, 40 Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflections) and Unarmed Empire: In Search of Beloved Community. Sean is also one of the key contributors to a new book released this fall, Kingdom and Country: Following Jesus in Land that You Love.

Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for more than 24 years and live in Houston, TX with their two teenage daughters.

August 14:
Terrance Campbell

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago Terrance has served in multiple roles in ministry from Sunday school teacher, associate pastor to lead pastor. He is currently the Director of Graduate Admissions at Wheaton College where he helps equip leaders for Christian Ministry.

In 2020, Terrance was led to plant The Light Church providing hope and inspiration via online gatherings and more recently hosting monthly in-person worship services in Oak Park, Illinois.

Terrance is married to Dr. Keisha Campbell. They have two amazingly beautiful and exceptionally bright daughters Kaitlyn (10) and Kinsley (9). His love for Christ, family and humanity give him the drive to fulfill God’s plan for every area of his life.

August 21:
Mike Murphy & Anita Lustrea

Anita Lustrea is a broadcast professional with a career in radio spanning 31 years. She is a sought-after conference and retreat speaker and host of the podcast Anita Lustrea Faith Conversations. She is also an author with her most recent books including, What Women Tell Me: Finding Freedom From the Secrets We Keep and Shades of Mercy, about her beloved Northern Maine.

Mike, is a retired pastor who spent the bulk of his career in Chicago, serving as an Area Director of Young Life, the Director of Spiritual Transformation for an inner-city ministry and as a teaching pastor at Christ Church. He is active in racial reconciliation ministry, teaching and offering spiritual direction. Mike loves working with people who are undergoing a “faith shift” of some kind–often that’s when the faith that they’ve held on to for so long appears a bit inadequate for the current challenges.

August 21:
Eric Camfield

A former New York Yankee ballplayer, Eric shared his love of sports and passion for Christ through Athletes In Action, where he traveled with college baseball players in Western Europe and subsequently felt the call to ministry.

Eric was a beloved and impactful pastor at Christ Church for over twelve years. He served as Grow Ministry Pastor at our Oak Brook campus before becoming the campus pastor for the Butterfield campus. Eric recently stepped away from ministry at Christ Church to start an exciting new ministry, Altar Fly Fishing.

August 28:
Aubrey Sampson

Aubrey Sampson co-planted and serves on the preaching and teaching team at Renewal Church, a multi-ethnic church in West Chicago. 

She is an award-nominated author of three books: Overcomer, The Louder Song, and Known. She is the co-host of The Common Good a daily teach and talk show in Chicago, the Nothing Is Wasted podcast, and a regular contributor to Propel Women and Christianity Today's The Better Samaritan.

Aubrey has a vibrant ministry speaking at churches and ministry events around the country. She and her husband and three sons live and minister in the Chicagoland area.