Chris grew up on the south side of Chicago and embraced Christ as a teenager. While in high school, he attended Greater Star Missionary Baptist Church where he was licensed to preach the Gospel. After graduating high school, he attended Moody Bible Institute where he obtained a BA in Biblical...

Vernon has been married to his wife Crystal for over 38 years. They have two children and one grandchild. He studied chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, received an MBA from Lake Forest and has worked as a P&G Associate Director. He desired to become an elder because, “I...

Chris was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Growing up, he was heavily influenced by his father’s faith and accepted Christ as a child. Since then, there have been ups and downs but he has always felt God’s relentless pursuit. After high school, he attended the University of Idaho...